The Adventures of Jodi & Kid Icarus

Today, for the first time in over a year, I didn’t bring my breast pump to work.

I actually took it out to the car with me thinking that maybe I should bring it just in case - kind of like a security blanket.

But then I decided that was sentimental and silly.

I may be sentimental and silly by nature but the appeal of carrying one less piece of baggage in the car, on the train, and on my walk far outweighs sentimentality.

Still, I feel like this is a mommy milestone that is both bittersweet and liberating (as many Mumblers have expressed before). 

365challenge2013:

106/365: Six mile run on the lakefront path with Jodi. Legs definitely haven’t completely recovered - we were slower than usual (my fault), but it still felt like an effort to me. Couldn’t waste this beautiful weather though! 

I can’t express how much better I feel mentally after this gorgeously unseasonably warm run with my friend.
I miss the time with my family when I head out for these runs but I think they may be essential to my sanity.
Also, I was grateful for the more relaxed pace after a couple weeks of laziness.
Will I ever be back in shape?