I’m going to need a lot of diet coke this weekend.

Today’s Agenda:

-16 miles….last 4 miles at a 6:55 pace….this will be fun.   

-Pack.  Like usual I will pack last second.  

-Get on a plane to California.  

I won’t have Brooke for a few days which is kind of killing me inside, it’s going to be really hard to be without my little sidekick, but I’ll get through it and my Sunday night reunion with her will be the best thing ever.  Over the next few days I will do everything I can to not think about it and keep myself as busy as possible with my California friends, my mom (she is coming too) and my aunt and uncle.  And drink a lot of Diet Coke.  +Vanilla.  And eat a lot of swedish fish and candy corn. 

Last night Brooke had her photo shoot so we got her all dressed up.  

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I already have two of the amazing pictures back from my friend:

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Just a month late on the bday pictures:)

Those little teeth.

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And one from my phone….hi, all of the sudden Brooke looks like she is 2.5 years old.  

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The amazing photographer (aka my older sister… not technically related but you know what I mean.  I have known her since I was 5 and she even lived at our house for a little while during college).   Photographing/getting a one year old to pose is tough work and we were starving by the end so we went to a pizza place that was right next to where we were taking pics.  

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The best thing I know to eat the night before a long run.  Pizza is kind of my good luck charm.

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And for dessert I had some of that red velvet cake in the picture with Brooke above…once again she barely touched her cake so I am forced to eat it for her.   

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What was the last dessert/treat that you had?

Favorite meal to eat the night before a long run?

What is your long run this weekend?

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She is precious!!! Wishing you so much good luck this weekend!!! You. Can. Do. Anything. You. Put. Your. Mind. To. It’s only a few days, and you’ll feel so much better once it’s over. Take care.

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Janae, you are such a strong, and accommodating woman! I will pray for you all this weekend.

My last treat was marble slab creamery ice cream, I Love that stuff!
My favourite meal before a long run is spaghetti and meatballs

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Those photos are adorable! The first one you shared of her getting ready really made me think, wow, she looks so much like Janae’s mom – that is a good thing! Beautiful family resemblance between all of you. :) Have a great time in California – Sunday will come sooner than you think!

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OH MY GOODNESS she is too cute!!! This is a big deal. Hvae you ever been away from her for this long?! What does your sis have? It looks amazing!!

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Ca-ute pictures!!!
I love to eat a big juicy burger before a long run/race. Strange I know but for some reason it really works for me. The protein keeps me full thru the night and it doesn’t bother me at all in the morning.
Enjoy CA!!!!

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I will be thinking of you this weekend, as a divorced mom, I know how hard it is to be without your baby(ies). But, you are strong and awesome and will be okay. Brooke is just the cutest little stinker!!

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Love the preview of the photos! Brooke looks so grown up and beautiful!

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11 miles for me this weekend! Surprisingly, I always have pizza and half of a small blizzard before my long runs. This combo always turns out lucky for me! Brooke is looking adorable as always! Good luck in California! :)

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What was the last dessert/treat that you had? My roommate and I both had our birthdays this week, so there were multiple rounds of dessert. I am torn between the costco chocolate cake we had one night and the chocolate fudge coke cake at cracker barrel that I had for breakfast the following morning(delish!!)

Favorite meal to eat the night before a long run? baked ravioli

What is your long run this weekend? my 16 hour shift :(

Praying for you this weekend! Just remember you’re doing it for Brooke AKA the most important human being ever.

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Are you heading to get your things this weekend? I have been wondering how you were going to get them.

Brooke looks like your mom with her hair like that.

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Will be thinking of you. So glad you’ll have a posse with you. ;)

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Good luck this weekend! I’ll drink a little more than Diet Coke for you, OK? :)

Brooke is just precious! I can’t believe she is so big already. Slow down, time!

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Brooke looks like Matilda in her chair pic! So cute!

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Will be thinking of you this weekend. Seeing Brooke on Sunday will be extra sweet!

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Janae – Brooke is such an adorable little nugget! What lovely photos – she is previous! Sending you good vibes this weekend, I know things are hard now but you can do it! You are the greatest mother to little Brooke :)
What was the last dessert/treat that you had?
I just had a brownie sundae with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, yum :)
Favorite meal to eat the night before a long run?
I love to have a big bowl of ice cream, but steak and sweet potato fries are the best fuel!
What is your long run this weekend?
Hmm…not sure! As long as I’m getting the miles in for half marathon prep I will be happy! Maybe 7.

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OH my goodness!! What a big girl- so beautiful!!

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My heart breaks for you. You are such a strong lady. The world needs more people like you! You will survive it and Sunday will be amazing for you and Brooke (who is do adorable). Glad your mom is there to help you through these rough few days!

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King Arthur Gluten Free Brownies–from their mix. BETTER THAN ANY SCRATCH recipe. I am not even GF, but these are AMAZING. I promise.

Keep going strong–you are an inspiration to Brooke and many others–myself included.

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Those baby blues can melt your heart! She is beautiful!. You’ll get through this weekend, you should do something special, just for you! A salted caramel brownie was my big dessert treat this week!!

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Those are beautiful pictures!!! WOW… those eyes!! You are one lucky mama & she is one lucky girl.

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Thinking of you today! You are SO strong & can get through this. EVERYONE is cheering for you!! And Sunday is going to be the BEST day EVER! It’s like a present for the rough weekend. XO

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Stop it with Brooke’s hair! It’s sooooo darling and she just looks like a doll!

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Brooke is such a beautiful little girl! She always looks so happy and joyful, you’re doing it right mama. Hang in there this weekend, I’ll be thinking of you.

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Brooke adorable as always!!! Sending hugs your way.

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I so understand what you are going through. I’m a single mom. My daughter is 11, and it’s still hard for me when she stays the night somewhere. She’s my side kick, and my security blanket. I feel like all is right in the world when she is with me. I do want to say, that I’m not sure why Brooke won’t be with you, but one can only assume and if she is going to be with her father or his side of the family just know that it’s good for her. My daughter’s Dad has never wanted to take her to spend time with her and his side of the family has never acknowledged her. Her paternal grandparents have never even wished her a happy birthday. Each circumstance is different, but just know that what you are doing.. whatever it is… it’s worth it to that little girl. Hang in there. You’re stronger than you think you are.

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She is so precious! And has gotten so big!

Also, you are so strong and wonderful…this weekend will be difficult but I know you will make it through!

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What was the last dessert/treat that you had?
– Oatmeal mixed with Nutella

Favorite meal to eat the night before a long run?
-Pizza!

What is your long run this weekend?
– I did 17 miles this morning, but it sure did not end at a 6 minute pace. More like a 10 minute! Rough stuff!

CUTE PICTURES! I love Brooke’s hair like that!

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Brooke looks just like your mom in the ones with the headband! Have fun in California enjoy your time with your friends and mom!

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Just said a prayer for you and Brooke. The reunion Sunday night is definitely going to be wonderful!

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awww those pictures are so sweet! good luck + stay strong <3

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