I really want you to get to know Maggie (my parents’ dog) a little bit more because she is just that awesome. The second you even give her the tiniest bit of attention or pet her then she goes limp and falls into your lap. You would never think she is a cuddle machine by just looking at her but she really is.
They spend many hours a day just staring at each other.
The whole family congregated to celebrate eating pizza. I could drink the bbq sauce that is on the bbq chicken pizza on the end. And the garlic butter dip.
After Brooke went to bed my cousin kidnapped me and took me to Yogurtland to eat ice cream outside on the curb.
I finally have a video of Brooke doing her little song. Remember, I already know I have a strange voice and yes, I kind of sound like Amanda Bynes:)
Today I have a real live TRACK workout. The real deal. 400’s and 800’s are on my horizon. Say a little prayer for me.
Hope your Thursday is off to a great start!! Fill me in on the details of your day!
119 comments
Michele @ Nycrunningmama
AJ is staring intently at the video of Brooke – SO adorable!!!
Good luck with your track workout today! Haven’t been to the track in yeeeeeears. #jealous =)
Gabby @ Marathons and Macarons
How cute! I love big dogs that think they’re little lap dogs. So sweet.
I’m going to a Yoga for Runners class tonight and can’t wait, my poor muscles need it!
Elizabeth @ My Neon Running Shoes
It’s really funny you mention drinking the garlic butter… we had a ton of papa John’s pizza and I let Noah try dipping his pizza in it. Well I turn my back for two seconds and the kid is DRINKING it straight out of the cup. I’m sure he will have clogged arteries at his two year check up. Ah well…
Charlotte @ Commitness to Fitness
that video is the cutest thing ever!! have a great workout today! and i lovve papa johns, there’s no place close enough that delivers to me since i’ve been in boston, and i miss it!
Wendy @ New Moms Talk
You know how sometimes you wake up way too early, because you’re excited about something that is a week or so away. Yeah, that’s my day so far.
Awake at 408 because our move is 8 days away. Because we pick up the truck and load it in 7 days. Because in 10 days we’ll arrive and be “home”…til our next move.
I’m curious to see how my lack of sleep and excitement rolls into the day with a teen, a baby, and a hub who needs to get massive work done with a counterpart in Sweden. Here’s to hoping the day involves a hike on the Utah trails… as there’s only 7 real more days here.
Ellie @ DoubleTroubleRunning
I am going to pick up my NEW RUNNERS from the post office!! I can’t wait!! I have been without shoes for five days since I did a muddy obstacle race on the weekend, and it’s been getting me down.
I think I will celebrate with pizza tonight after seeing your pics :)
Hello from sunny England!!
Ellie
Katie
Brooke is seriously the cutest baby on the internet. That video…I die.
Amanda
I love that video of you and Brooke! I know that I don’t really “know” you, but you seem like such a great mom, keep up the good work :)
Nicole
DITTO!
PS – Love little Brooke’s legs!
Erica
SO cute…….that video!
I have to wait at home till I sign for a package. May be hours. I told myself to make it a house work kind of day, but a lounging around one sounds way better.
Robyn
Such a cute video! I love baby noises:) And you have a great voice! I am always surprised at what people whose blogs I read actually sound like- like Monica from Run Eat Repeat who has such a deep voice!
Laurin
I can’t handle her little look of concentration! Oh my goodness!
Jackie
Good luck on the track!!
Katie
You don’t have a weird voice… you are both darling!! You’re a great mom.
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats
I snoozed through my workout today and have a long workday so its now an impromptu rest day. Oops!
Charlie @therunnerbeans
Love her party trick!! My day involves work, then running tonight with a friend along the River Thames, followed by FREE FROYO! Couldn’t get any better! hope you have a great day!
Kristy
Dobermans are total cuddle monsters!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat)
BROOKERS!!!!! Hahaha you had me laughing so hard at your Amanda Bynes comment. I like your voice and you sing well!
Kari @ Running Ricig
Maggie sounds a lot like Bungee. She loves a good cuddle. She always wants to be with us. I love that I get to work from home and be with her all day. She’s been coming with me on most of my runs for a while now, too.
My morning is going pretty well. It’s dreary out, but that means at least I won’t roast in the sun on my run!
Beth @ Mangoes and Miles
Oh. My. Goodness. Brooke is actually the cutest thing EVER. I don’t think your voice sounds weird! I think it’s always interesting to compare what I thought bloggers sound like to what they actually sound like!
Pam
Brooke is a doll…just like her mommy. :)
did you try the lemon creme flavor? My little one & I were there yesterday & we loved it!! :) good luck at the track my friend! I know you’ll do great!! you’re going to perform so well when you toe the line for your fall races! love all the progress you’re making! xo
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Brooke <3 What a little cutie. And that song seriously put a smile on my face… I think I'm going to have to start singing it to myself if I ever feel a funk coming on.
Christine
That video of Brooke is so cute! I got new shoes in yesterday – can’t wait to go on the first with them, although, looking at that pizza reminds me how long it’s been since I’ve had pizza and I love the garlic butter sauce!
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties
ha- that brooke video is so cute! annnnd the pizza looks delicious… wish i was eating that for breakfast right now instead of oatmeal! :)
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Good luck and have fun with your 400’s and 800’s at the track tonight! 800’s are my favorite repeats.
Brooke is a cutie!
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
800s are your favorite?! They are so painful!!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
HaHa! Yes, I love 800’s… second only to pyramids. :-)
Lisa
Brooke is too adorable for words.
The song seriously made me happy.
Megan
My German Shepherd is only 10 months old and pushing 70lbs right now, people always look terrified of her and I think it is so funny because she is a snuggle monster
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
I’ll be trying to work out for the first time since I hurt my IT band, so fingers crossed that goes okay.
Brooke’s the cutest little thing. Can’t believe she’s almost one.
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
Love the video! Every time I hear a recording of my voice, I immediately apologize to friends and family for how annoying I sound!
Good luck at the track! I’m sure you’ll tear up those 400s and 800s! I’ve been doing speed sessions every week as part of marathon training, and I’ve come to love my days at the track.
Samantha @ 24to30
I can’t even handle her cute little leg rolls! So adorable! Have a great day!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl
Brooke is such a little doll!! Sounds like you have a very smart cousin!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
brooke is soo adorable!! I want pizza now!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
Awww what a cutie that Brooke is! Love the video!
Catherine
Im bummed the video wont load on my ipad.
Hope
I cannot even handle her!! She is so cute!
Frances
Brooke is so adorable! You can just tell she’s a happy baby, which means she has an awesome mom! You always seem so great with her though :)
Laura @ Live, Run Sparkle
Brooke is so cute in that video, I think we need more Brooke videos in our lives! haha
PS. Those pizzas looked incredible, I am definitely jealous that I didn’t have those last night
Laura @losingrace
Adorable video!
Love track workouts, I think I have one on the schedule for next week :) Have fun with it!
Today is work and then a run with a friend after, much needed!
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
Was planning on biking and weight lifting today, but I cut my finger really bad last night and now the lifting at least is definitely not going to happen! Who knew a pinky injury could put me on the sidelines!!!
P.S. LOVE your parents dog!!!! :) Didn’t get to watch the Brooke video yet cause I’m at work, but I will later!!
Ashley
Omigosh! Brooke is so cute!
plans for the day: slept in late and missed CrossFit (because i was up from 2:30-4:30 – thank you pregnancy insomnia…), then work, then lunch with some AMAZING girls, then an OB appt. ;)
danielle
Gahhh that is ridiculously cute! It took my son until like 16 months to learn to clap so I am fascinated when younger babies figure it out really young haha.
Angie
Brooke is soooo cute!! Gah!!!!
Happy Thursday. Good luck with your workout!
Corrinne Wilson
I just learned that the town nearby is getting a Jason’s Deli, my first thought was “Yes, Hungry Runner Girl loves that place, must be good.” Can’t wait to try it and get my free ice cream cone!
mary @ minutes per mile
Cute video!!! I also had track today. It was killer so I just got it out of the way first thing in the morning!
Megan D
That video is too cute for words. And you don’t have a weird voice at all. Hope you had fun at the track (assuming you are done now) I am sure you crushed the work out – just like you always do. I am excited to hear how it went as I am currently living my running life through other people.
Papa John’s is, by far, the best take out pizza there is. It is the only pizza crust I will eat.
Went to the gym this morning with friends and did Turbo kick. I meant to come home and do abs…but that hasn’t happened….surprise surprise. I am taking Evan to the Dr and then lunch with some awesome girls :) After seeing that pic of your fro yo, I think I might need to make a pit stop on my way home though. Hmmmm. See you soon!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
Ahhh I LOVE Brooke videos!! She is so precious!! Help me remember … how old was she when she started crawling?
Jennie
That video is too cute! You seem like such an excellent mom and she’s such a happy girl.
Jessica R @ FromtheKitchentotheRoad
I attempted a speed workout yesterday. I wanted to start with 3 half mile repeats. After the first one I realized I had stopped my watch instead of hitting the lap button. Whoops. I gave up after that. I’ll try again another day.
Elizabeth
Speed work on a hill. This is the first time in years I have done this. Wow! I know it’s good for me but it was killer. I’m glad it’s over and I’m glad I had friends to share the misery.
Lindsay @ Lindsay Weighs In
Oh my gosh, that video is adorable!!! I don’t think you have a strange voice at all!
alyssa
I just can’t even DEAL with how cute Brooke is. She cannot be real!!!!!!!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
Oh Maggie is the sweetest thing :) Woohoo for yogurtland!!!! Aw, that video of Brooke is too cute. I can’t wait for her to start talking!
Amy
I cannot get over how insanely cute Brooke is. She has got to be, hands down, one of THE cutest baby girls I have ever seen!.
You are a great mom Janae! Keep doing the great job you are doing rasing that baby girl. You are an inspiration and I wish nothing but great things for you and little miss Brooke!! xoxo
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
I am going to attempt to run in the heat tonight (I’M CRAZY) because I want to get a feel of what it feels like to run after I’ve eaten most of my food for the day and have been awake/moving all day. I’m running a night race in October and I want to get a feel for runs other than my morning runs. Wish me luck!
Then tonight we’re going out to celebrate my 23rd birthday! :)
Ashlee@HisnHers
We just got a Pap John’s in my town and I’m SO excited! Its the first thing Im eating after this 21 day detox :-)
Amy @ Run Mom Run
She is so cute! I love little baby claps. Her little jabbering is adorable too.
Good luck on your track workout! It’s hard when you haven’t been on the track in awhile but I know you’ll rock it!
Linda @running4two
LOVE the video! She is too cute! I have a song that I sing to my baby girl when she is upset…it’s to the tune of the “The wheels on the bus”. I am so tone deaf but she loves it!
Irene
SO cute! And your voice actually sounds a lot like mine, so I guess I have a strange voice too:) But I can’t sing as well as you. I actually was thinking the other day I better start practicing because I want to be able to sing to my kids whenever I have them!
I have never wanted a dog, but seeing how much little kids love animals has started to make me feel bad about that. My brothers are all getting dogs, so hopefully that will be good enough!
melissa
Bahaha, @ the Amanda Bynes thing its all good until you start calling people Ugly!
candice@hungrymotherrunner
Oh my goodness that video is so dang cute! Brooke is at such a fun stage right now! I love it!
Track workouts are kind of my favorite! Depending on the day..;)
Have fun!
Angie
What a precious video! When my son learned to clap recently that’s all he wants to do. Brooke is getting so big. Have a fun workout today. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
char eats greens
Nia loves that song right now too!! Except she doesn’t clap, I do! haha
Kay
Mmm, pizza party! I love that garlic sauce too!
Alyssa @ See This Girl Run
oh my freaking cute!!! You know, Brooke sets the bar so high for babies everywhere.
I got in a 6 mile tempo run this morning, now I’m going to work, meet my best friend for lunch and then work my other job this evening! Hopefully I’ll sign a lease for a house I saw yesterday! Fingers crossed that all goes well.
Good luck with your track run! You’re going to rock it!!
Dawnie
I have read your running blog for ages and rarely comment. You seem a really sweet and lovely person, and your voice is sweet and lovely too so I guessed right! Brooke is a lucky girl for sure. :-)
I bet you have done a super speedy run, I’m training for my first marathon, and now about to go for a run, after a day of response driver training. So tired I’m gonna be slow slow slow again. Xoxo
The Hungry Runner Girl
Wow, thank you so so much! I am so excited for your first marathon, please keep me updated on your training! Hope you had a great run!
Dawnie
Ha :-) I’m excited too. I managed to nail a mara pace short run which was nice as my last run was baaaad. I hope I’m not dreaming to big, a sub 4hr for my first one. Hope yours was good too, your training is inspiring xoxo
The Hungry Runner Girl
WAY TO GO!!!! You will get that sub 4!!!
Lauren
GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE! I forgot about Papa John’s delightful dips! UGH, I haven’t had it in forever! Brooke is the cutest! You should definitely teach her the itsy bitsy spider next! ;)
Have a great run!
Leigha
I had a track workout yesterday – the warmup was 1 mile with 100 yards mile pace, 200 yards jog. I really like it! I wish you luck today! And Brooke is so cute!
emi
CUTEST video. Made me miss you!!
Heather @ Run Like a G!
Good luck with your work out!
Brooke is a cutie patootie!
I ran 2 easy miles today, tomorrow is 9 miles! Eekk!!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
I had an 8 mile run early morning before an interview and now I am about to hop back on the treadmill for another short run! Then I have some cleaning, laundry, and husband time on the agenda!
Holly
I’ve never commented, but I have to say that I think Brooke is the CUTEST, sweetest baby I’ve ever seen! I love this video. You can tell you are just the best mom, too!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Thanks so much:)
suzie
MORE BROOKE VIDOES PLEASE!! you know youd be making us all happy with them!
Miranda @ Miranda Runs
SOOO cute. Brooke is such a happy, bubbly girl and you are such an amazing mom to her! :)
Kristen
Brooke is so precious! Her 1st birthday is coming up so soon!! I can’t wait to see the pictures from her party!
Tracy
Her legs.
That is an ovary-squeezer!
Holly
Oh my gosh, you are cracking me up! Never heard that before, ‘an ovary-squeezer’- too funny! :)
Tracy
:)
A mom once said that about one of my girls – cracked me up, too.
I miss them being little dumplings like that!
Natalie
I was JUST coming on to say the same thing about Brooke. What a personality, what a smile. Enjoy every minute! You are blessed!
Michelle @ 3cheaprunners
What a great video…I think you need to post more of these!
chelsea @ the new wifestyle
i will now be forced to eat pizza today because of how tasty they looked! such a sweet video and so glad you are enjoying some time at home-it really refuels the soul, doesn’t it :)
Bekah
Janae. . . have you been approached to speak at She Runs 2014 in St. George?? I would love to hear you.
Holly
More Brooke videos PLEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!! Adore her :)
Heather
Brooke is my favorite!!! Bring her back so I can play with her some more!
Pam is right – the lemon cookie is delicious!
Today: babysitting my friend’s 6 month old, then easy run this evening. That’s all I’ve got. Easy peasy. Have fun at the track!
Annette@FitnessPerks
You totally do sound like amanda bynes! Funny! But I like her voice, so thats a compliment! Brooke is wayyyyy cute!
I love that garlic stuff too….mmmm dipping crusts in it.
I need yogurtland now ;)
Natalie @ Free Range Human
Oh, I’ve had my daily dose of Brooke! Now I can go about my day :)
michelle kim
Super cute video! I laughed at the “… then you’ll crawl away from Mom” part, hahaha!
Stephanie
Aw, how sweet is Brooke?! Such a cute video.
Patricia @ iiitspatricia.com
This is adorable! You can see Brooke is in love with that pup!
Yo Momma Runs
Hitting the track tonight too for 300’s. Can’t remember having that distance in my speed workout before, just following coach’s orders. Have fun at the track!
Andrea @ The Fit Scoop
Such a cute video!
I’m off to my first birthing class today and I’m terrified! I’ve been in denial about the whole labor thing so far, but I after today I can’t be anymore.
Good luck at the track – I’m sure you’ll nail it!
Kristen
Hope your workout went well this morning! I did my hill repeats this morning and to be honest, I will take hill repeats over speedwork any day! I may have to get some froyo tonight after seeing your picture. :)
Danica @ It's Progression
Super cute video :)
I’m hoping someone kidnaps me to eat froyo sometime soon!
Lisa
Brooke is SO adorable (just like her mama)!!! :-)
Team Orphans
Super cute!!!!
I did a 10 mile run today with my kids biking beside me on the trail! They take turns every 10 minutes riding beside me so each one gets “alone time with Mom”. My boys are 14 adn 15 and they actually talk to me when they’re biking. It makes me run faster too!
Alexis
Love love love this!!! Maggie is way too cute and sweet, a very typical doberman:) My boy still climbs in our laps every day, even at 90 lbs!
Also, I just informed my husband that we’re ordering Papa John’s for dinner tonight after seeing your pics. I haven’t had garlic butter sauce in WAY too long!
jrm
It’s a toss up in the cutest ever contest, but Brooke wins! She is so sweet in that video.
P.S. – Your voice sounds completely normal to me :)
Nikki @ Grab Your Kicks
Brooke is so cute! Songs are great for developing speech and language in little ones. I’m a speech language pathologist, so it’s great to see! Look at those comprehension skills!
Denise
I love the way she’s sitting!! Makes her look like she’s such a big kid. She’s gonna be smart, she acts so much older than an almost-1-year-old :)
MartinaNYC
Brooke is really the cutest <3
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
I can’t believe Brooke is almost one!!
Today was more back to school shopping with my girls. And I went to my favorite running store to check out some new shoes. Still trying to decide which ones I am getting.
Gillian
It was a weights training day for me today. My legs are tired from hill repeats last night.
I’m getting my hair colored today and I bought a new pair of heels so it’s been a great day!
I love that u post pics of food but now I’m forced to order papa johns for dinner tonight. I forgot how amazing their pizza is.
Ashley
Good LORD that daughter of yours. I’d never get anything done… too precious.
LosingLindy
the video is amazing!
Zaneta
Too cute!! I LOVE the video!! BTW, I don’t think you have a weird voice at all… just sayin’ :)
Logan @ Mountains and Miles
I spent all night yesterday at the hospital because my boyfriend had to go to the ER for his appendix. He got out of surgery around 2 and I didn’t make it back home until about 3am (they wouldn’t let me stay because he didn’t have a private room). So in the morning I cleaned up and went grocery shopping for some of his favorites and then went to go pick him up! We’ve been spending the day napping and netflix binging.
Lizzi
If your daughter could please refrain from having the BEST little chubby leg rolls, then maybe I could finish today with my ovaries still in tact… because right now they are on the verge of exploding. ARGHHHH. I feel so silly for being so completely smitten with this little girl I have never even met! She’s just awesome :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Your comment made my night. Thank you.
Lizzi
Well, your blog (and your loveliest little girl) makes my day EVERY day… So it’s the least I could do ;)
Amanda
Gah. I die.
And you are too sane to sound like Amanda Bynes :)
Laura
What a little cutie!
lena
so cute! And you do not have a strange voice! You sound perfectly fine and nice! ((:
Thanks for sharing!
Katelyn
Ahh!! Brooke is so adorable!! And getting so big! I’m getting caught up on your blog posts – had to take a hiatus for the Bar exam! Is Billy done with the patent bar yet? I know studying for the Bar is stressful, so hoping he’ll be able to relax a little before school starts again!
natalie@thesweetslife
you two are the cutest, and make me happy :)