by Monica Wiant | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
We saw 5 states today: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. We started the day in Indianapolis and ended it at Sam’s Aunt Sally’s house in Lexington.We are all tired.Shortly before 7 p.m., Evie asked if she could go to bed. Felix chimed...
by Monica Wiant | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today’s word was “relaxed.” After late-night merriment in Milwaukee, my plan to run along Lake Michigan was sidelined for time with friends, a leisurely breakfast, and a little bit of extra rest. Toll roads and traffic accidents slowed us down, but a...
by Monica Wiant | Jul 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today, Sam and I packed up the kids and embarked on a road trip. Our destination is Washington, D.C., but the journey is half the adventure.The drive through Wisconsin was lovely: purple and yellow wildflowers filled the median, and billowy clouds drifted across the...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dear Evie,This is the first year that you’ll be able to read your birthday blog, although I’ll probably have to help you sound out a few of the words.Five was a big year for you.It was a year of learning and discovery. You started school at Excelsior...
by Monica Wiant | Dec 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tomorrow, I’m going to run the Commitment Day 5k at the same time as thousands of people across the country.I’ve never been a runner. I’m the chubby kid who finished last in every gym class race, I’m the lady who pants and puffs on an inhaler if I have to run one...
