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Twenty five percent of all proceeds from now through December 31, 2015 will go to All Play Sports Complex.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/i-love-watching-you-play-postcard.pngI Love Watching You Play postcardhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/steering-persepective.jpg-STEERiNG PERSEPECTiVE-2015-11-07T18:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/10/09/travel-and-transport-offers-travel-design-lounge-for-dream-trip-planning/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tdl-signage.jpgTDL signagehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tdl-tripsy.jpgTDL tripsyhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/judy-daniell.jpgJudy DaniellHere's a pic of Judy and I planning a trip to Milan. (Who am I kidding?! We're just goofing around.)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tdl-bar.jpgTDL barhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tdltweet.pngTDLtweethttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tdl-wine.jpgTDL wine2015-10-09T20:39:07+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/10/05/ask-not-what-your-child-can-do-for-you-ask-what-you-can-do-for-your-child/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/football-graphic1.jpgfootball graphichttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/football-graphic.jpgfootball graphic2015-10-09T18:03:52+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/09/28/short-but-oh-so-sweet/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/jaycee-weeping-willow.jpgJaycee Weeping WillowMy mini me reminding me of what it used to be like to be Heidi.2015-10-09T15:53:02+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/08/29/guest-blog-by-leslie-volleyball-101-for-parents-of-youth-players/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/volleyball-1011.pngvolleyball 101https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lucy-hitting.jpgLucy hittingLeslie's daughter, Lucy, attacking at the net. Photo courtesy of Bob Safar.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/volleyball-101.pngvolleyball 1012015-09-01T19:12:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/08/25/i-left-my-job-now-its-three-years-later-2/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lexington-baby-shower4.jpgLexington baby shower42015-09-01T19:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/06/18/im-leaving-my-job/2015-08-25T19:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/08/18/unsolicited-advice-from-mom-to-her-8th-grade-son/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mom-and-owen.jpgmom and Owenhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/overconfident-pitcher-tweet.jpgoverconfident pitcher tweethttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/teen-text.jpgteen texthttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jacks-mom.jpgJack's momI received a Tony nod back in 1989 with my vivid portrayal of Jack's mom - struggling to keep him off the beanstalk and in my arms.2015-08-26T02:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/08/12/crazytown-population-too-many/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/i-used-to-be-normal-shirt.jpgI used to be normal shirtIt's about time we started calling a spade a spade.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/get-out-of-the-way-shirt.jpgGet out of the way shirtOrder online for someone who needs a little perspective.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unknown-unknowns-quote.pngunknown unknowns quote2015-08-14T14:33:26+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/07/11/shifting-youth-sports-careers-as-an-11-year-old/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/baseball-saying.pngbaseball saying2015-08-18T15:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/06/23/his-gentle-means-of-sculpting-souls-took-me-years-to-understand/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cross_sunset1.jpgcross_sunset12015-06-23T18:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/05/19/my-pug-remains-by-my-side-and-my-heart-remains-whole/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pug-life.jpgpug lifehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dora-couch.jpgdora couchMurphy in her favorite lounger.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sad-pug.jpgsad pugDoesn't she look so sad? I took this picture to shove in my husband's face when he inevitably questions the vet bill.2015-05-20T14:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/05/05/i-once-yelled-across-the-diamond-at-a-youth-baseball-coach-when-my-son-was-10/2015-05-05T23:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/04/28/no-rest-for-the-weary/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image.jpgImagehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pedal-hopper.jpgPedal Hopperhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bachelorette-party-fam.jpgbachelorette party famThe Woodard ladies comprised roughly half of the entourage.2015-05-05T19:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/04/20/i-wish-my-fill-in-the-blank-knew/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/i-wish-you-knew.jpgI wish you knew2015-04-20T23:42:42+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/04/08/before-you-throw-in-the-towel-on-your-dreams/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/derek-jeter.pngDerek Jeter2015-04-13T15:02:28+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/03/22/its-not-just-the-athletes-who-need-preseason-pep-talks/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/shop-page-image.pngShop page image2015-03-25T20:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/03/11/march-matrimony-madness-saying-i-do-to-a-lifetime-of-basketball/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bellevue-west-tbirds.jpgbellevue west tbirdsIn terms of high school memories, I'd imagine it doesn't get much better than this. Photo c/o Lincoln Journal Starhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tbird-pride.jpgtbird-prideThe Woodard cheering section at the 2014 Nebraska High School Boys State Basketball Tournament.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/doug-woodard.jpgdoug woodardhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/state-basketball-class-a1.pngstate basketball class A2015-03-12T02:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/02/25/life-is-not-just-a-one-way-trip/2015-03-11T17:32:10+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/02/17/what-failing-in-front-of-the-world-teaches-you-about-life/2015-02-18T18:19:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/02/02/they-say-a-pictures-worth-a-thousand-words/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fullsizerender-13.jpgFullSizeRender (1)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0350.jpgIMG_03502015-02-05T02:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/01/26/they-get-one-childhood/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/little-heidi.jpgLittle HeidiLittle Heidi2015-01-28T20:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/01/17/the-best-life-possible-isnt-necessarily-measured-in-wins-and-losses/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0269.jpgIMG_02692015-01-21T15:59:21+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/01/08/i-thought-i-knew-what-it-was-like-to-feel/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-29.jpgPhoto (29)2015-01-20T11:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2015/01/04/the-lazy-disturbingly-hazy-river/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/spongebob.jpgspongebobNever doubt the wisdom of SpongeBob SquarePants.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-28.jpgPhoto (28)Calgon (and chlorine) take me away.2015-01-06T00:20:19+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/12/23/radio-replay-2014-year-in-review/2014-12-24T17:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/12/13/movie-review-of-90s-classic-holiday-flick-home-alone/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/home-alone-movie.jpgHome Alone movie2014-12-23T15:09:33+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/12/10/online-therapy-for-those-who-are-easily-distracted-and-overly-committed/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/owen-and-austin.jpgOwen and AustinGive me one moment in time. - Whitney Houston2014-12-12T22:52:44+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/11/30/the-calm-before-the-storm-or-the-sunrise/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sunrise.jpgsunriseWhen you can view life as beautiful and unpredictable? Photo c/o MorgueFilehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/storm-clouds.jpgstorm cloudsWhy view life as scary and unpredictable? Photo c/o MorgueFile2014-12-01T04:04:40+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/11/23/from-the-counselor-to-the-counseled/2014-11-25T00:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/11/10/the-little-girl-who-cried-fever/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0201.pngIMG_0201https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0205.pngIMG_0205https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0200.jpgIMG_0200She is sssiiiiccckkk.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0198.jpgIMG_0198Watching Goosebumps episodes in between fever episodes.2014-11-13T01:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/10/29/the-ultimate-denial/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/roz-monsters-inc.pngroz monsters incsssiiiiccckkk2014-10-30T00:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/10/16/be-patient-kids-i-will-rock-when-youre-in-college/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-25.jpgphoto (25)The mom who unplugged, while I watched Vine videos.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-26.jpgphoto (26)Forgive me for my lack of hustle, kids.2014-10-17T19:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/10/09/radio-replay-bringing-perspective-back-to-the-game/2014-10-10T15:21:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/10/06/on-any-given-sunday-adults-go-crazy-over-a-kids-game/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-24.jpgphoto (24)No one needs to see mom get carried away. Slow your roll, mom.2014-10-10T20:37:10+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/10/03/in-my-world-in-my-words/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-23.jpgphoto (23)Hi.2014-10-06T03:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/09/21/top-10-reminders-for-youth-sports-parents-and-coaches/2014-09-25T12:52:14+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/09/11/sorta-sweet-if-you-squint-6/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-22.jpgphoto (22)My daughter modeling her new favorite accessory, the jean tattoo, (washes off in normal wash cycle)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cupcake.jpgcupcakeThis is what I am capable of doing. #NailedIthttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/cake-photo-jpg.pngcake photo.jpgWhat my friend is capable of doing.2014-09-14T01:23:46+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/09/05/i-cried-at-work/2014-09-13T21:04:26+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/09/02/the-road-to-kelley/2014-09-04T02:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/09/01/hide-your-facebook-installment-2/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/danielle.jpgDaniellehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jeanne.jpgJeannehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sharon.jpgSharonhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/charlie.jpgCharliehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jed.jpgJedhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/marykaren1.jpgMaryKaren2014-09-01T22:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/24/hide-your-facebook-installment-1/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture21.jpgPicture2https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture81.jpgPicture8https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture8.jpgPicture8https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture4.jpgPicture4https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture7.jpgPicture7https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture6.jpgPicture6https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture5.jpgPicture5https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/picture1.jpgPicture1https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hide-pug.jpgHide Pug2014-09-01T22:29:47+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/30/banished-from-my-house-for-fantasy-football-league-yet-again/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-20.jpgphoto (20)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-21.jpgphoto (21)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-2-4.jpgphoto 2 (4)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-1-3.jpgphoto 1 (3)I know this guy has never used poster board for educational purposed outside of the football season.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-1-1.jpgphoto 1 (1)Ryan passing along his "wisdom" to our oldest.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-2-1.jpgphoto 2 (1)The poster board containing last year's picks.2014-09-01T13:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/20/9-things-people-who-continually-want-to-grow-wont-do/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-54.jpgphoto (54)Allow me to slide you my business card in a non-intrusive, non-salesy way.2014-08-24T21:01:59+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/17/advice-for-all-the-guys-who-share-their-lives-with-ex-jock-wives/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-1-2.jpgphoto 1 (2)My jacked up finger. My sliced up leg. No one can accuse me of not trying.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/rings.jpgringsThe top picture shows my anniversary ring the day I received it. The bottom pictures shows what's left of it after today's outing.2014-08-19T12:47:20+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/15/ice-bucket-challenge/2014-08-16T01:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/14/come-along-for-the-ride-ive-got-room-for-you-too/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/chapter.jpgchapterIt's a book I hope will take years to complete. Fully realizing I can never control what appears on the next page, I vow to embrace the experience of watching my life and the lives of those I love unfold before my very eyes. - Heidi Woodard2014-08-16T00:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/11/honoring-robin-williams-the-man-who-uplifted-all-of-us/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/robinwilliams.jpgRobinWilliamsRobin Williams c/o chicagoreader.com2014-08-16T15:59:48+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/10/guest-blog-by-matt-at-running-off-at-the-mind/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/matt-roatm.jpgMatt Running Off at the MindMatt and his preteen posse. Boys will be boys.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/matt-roatm2.jpgMatt from Running Off at the MindMatt in his 7th grade glory2014-08-10T22:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/08/04/lucky-for-you-son-i-do-remember-junior-high-and-i-have-some-killer-advice/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo-19.jpgphoto (19)Special thanks to Peggy Dineen Reall for finding these blast-from-the-past pics.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_4341.jpgIMG_4341Your mom KNOWS about junior high girls. See that guy on the right? That guy had the hair of Vanilla Ice. Need I say more? See that girl on the left? It took me 45 minutes to tight-roll those jean shorts just right, Aqua Net that hair up, and locate my whitest Keds to blow him away. That guy and I spoke maybe 12 words to each other all year long, yet I assumed he was a lyrical poet. Junior high girls are crazy. TRUST ME ON THIS.2014-08-11T03:17:13+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/07/21/am-radio-sports-talk-show-sure-why-not/2014-07-22T13:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/06/26/how-i-would-describe-airline-travel-to-an-extraterrestrial/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-111.jpgphoto (11)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-12-e1403811589390.jpgphoto (12)My poor 6'5" coworker whose identity I've attempted to poorly protect.2014-06-27T16:36:49+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/06/16/the-glue-that-holds-our-gang-together/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-11.jpgphoto 1https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-2-2.jpgphoto 2 (2)It's not all fun and games when dad is driving. Car sickness strikes at the most inopportune times.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-2.jpgphoto 2Win or lose? Who cares as long as we get to ride the Rhino to drag the field for the next game.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/photo-4.jpgphoto 4Hard to top feeling on top of the world when you're 10.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/jaycee-baseball.jpgJaycee baseballBaseball besties catching their big brothers' game.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/boys-adventureland.jpgBoys AdventurelandBaseball tourney turned mini-vacationhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/austin-baseball.jpgAustin baseballThere is no I in TEAM.2014-06-18T13:06:56+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/06/01/top-10-list-how-to-survive-a-summer-of-youth-sports/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rhino.jpgRhinoWin or lose? Who cares as long as we get to ride the Rhino to drag the field for our brothers' next game.2014-06-02T00:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/05/10/what-should-we-do-for-mothers-day/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-9.jpgphoto (9)Not only has that little tree survived, it has thrived. So have my children. For this reason, and so many others, I am truly blessed this Mother's Day.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tree-austin.jpgtree AustinAustin next to the same tree. I didn't know if that little sapling would survive its first year.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-7.jpgphoto (7)Owen posing next to a tiny tree we planted last year in our front yard.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/goodnight-pizzeria.jpgGoodnight pizzeriaSure, I'll take the middle seat. Always.2014-05-11T12:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/04/24/half-this-kids-sleep-happens-in-a-van/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-2.jpgphoto (2)Because eating sunflower seeds was...just...too...much.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-4.jpgphoto (4)Narcoleptics unite!https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-3.jpgphoto (3)Nothing makes a better pillow than a limp little sister.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rocker.jpgrockerApparently, even the motion of a rocker is just too much for him. Comfortable much?https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/baseball2.jpgbaseball2Clearly half his wardrobe is the color red.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/new-year.jpgnew yearThe name of the game is focus.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/basketball2.jpgbasketball2Pre-game concentration.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/basketball3.jpgbasketball3Getting pumped to cheer on big brother at basketball.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/football.jpgfootballOn the way to a football game. Go Huskers.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/basketball.jpgbasketballOn the way to big brother's basketball game.2014-04-28T16:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/04/13/i-refuse-to-rally-behind-baseball-camo-jerseys/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/baseball-boys-and-sister.jpgbaseball boys and sisterThe 12-year old in his camo jersey - preparing for battle on the ball field (eye roll).https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/camo.jpgcamohttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chipper31.jpgchipper3Chipper Jones in the navy uniform.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chipper.jpgchipperPerfect swing by Chipper Jones of the ATL Braves2015-06-11T00:24:28+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/03/27/who-id-argue-is-the-most-memorable-mcdermott/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mcdermotts.jpgMcDermottsCoach Doug McDermott subbing out his son, Doug. It was the final chapter of Doug's esteemed collegiate career.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/theresa-mcdermott.jpgTheresa McDermottTheresa McDermott captures one final memory of her husband, Greg, and son, Doug, sharing the court together.2014-08-16T21:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/03/14/basketball-in-march-when-anything-can-happen/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tbird-pride.jpgTBird prideThe Woodard clan (L to R): My daughter on my shoulders, my husband, my mother-in-law, my two nephews, my brother-in-law, my sisters-in-law, and another brother-in-lawhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mcbuckets.jpgMcBucketsc/o Sports Illustrated2014-04-20T01:32:07+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/03/01/am-i-running-these-days-yes-my-mouth-about-how-much-i-dont-want-to-run/2014-03-03T14:41:15+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/02/12/the-general-problem-with-kids-is-they-can-grow-up-to-be-pretty-judgmental-adults/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/rosa-finnegan-npr.jpgRosa Finnegan NPRRosa Finnegan in her nursing home in Massachusetts. c/o NPR2014-02-14T18:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/02/02/what-does-the-mom-say-super-bowl-xlviii/2014-02-02T22:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/30/radio-replay-change-stings-a-little/2014-01-31T06:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/23/radio-replay-west-coast-crazies/2014-01-24T06:17:39+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/21/admitting-to-my-kids-i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ryan-and-owen.jpgRyan and OwenI don't want to miss a moment of you growing uphttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/austin-baseball.jpgAustin baseballYour memories make me smilehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1-5.jpgphoto 1 (5)Ready to conquer the world...starting with grade schoolhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-3-2.jpgphoto 3 (2)Jaycee winter walk2014-01-23T20:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/17/why-yes-i-will-gladly-accept-your-underwear/2014-01-18T16:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/07/my-take-on-the-alabama-mom-who-lost-her-cool-at-the-sugar-bowl/2014-01-08T20:20:31+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2014/01/01/queen-of-sporadic-confidence-checking-in/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/funny-new-year-resolutions_1388120523.jpgfunny-new-year-resolutions_1388120523New Year. Same ol me.2014-01-02T04:00:37+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/12/23/christmas-breeaaaak-10-things-im-thinking-about/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mom-and-dad-computer.jpgmom and dad computerGrandma and Grandpa coming to terms with technology2013-12-28T16:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/12/13/what-does-the-mom-say/2014-01-09T02:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/12/07/what-does-the-mom-say-welcome-to-my-vlog/2013-12-08T16:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/11/18/i-did-something-i-swore-id-never-do/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jaycee-lee.jpgJaycee Leehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-18.jpgsbp-18Aaaannd pose.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-12.jpgsbp-12You wanna piece of me? Ok get ready cause I'm coming at you.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-10.jpgsbp-10I freakin LOVE rolling around on the floor. Are you capturing this magic?https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-15.jpgsbp-15How about the floor? You want me on the floor or what?https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-8.jpgsbp-8WHAT?! I can't hear you over my mom yelling at me to calm down. You'll have to speak up!https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-14.jpgsbp-14I'd rather make this face than smile.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sbp-13.jpgsbp-13Clearly, I'll be ready when I'm ready.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-1-1.jpgphoto 1 (1)Uuummm...was there an all-night rave I didn't know about? Did the photographer not count to 3?https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-2-1.jpgphoto 2 (1)2013-11-19T19:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/10/28/dont-sell-yourself-short/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mp900448691.jpgyour careerIt's yours to shape.2014-05-12T22:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/10/21/iphone-frights-and-fantastic-finds/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo-3.jpgpimp pugMurphy the pimpster pughttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-fun1.jpgHalloween 2011Halloween 2011 with the button pusher in the middle of her brothers2013-10-23T13:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/10/03/i-need-some-mms-stat/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo.jpgphotoa sign that taunts me on my far-too-infrequent runs2013-10-05T14:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/09/30/guest-blog-by-shannon/2013-09-30T14:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/09/23/the-frenzy/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)Did I see you catch that pass you ask? Sssuurrre I did.2013-09-24T01:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/09/08/very-worried-walrus-and-very-proud-momma/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/very-worried-walrus.jpgVery Worried WalrusVery Worried Walrus, written and illustrated by Richard Hefter2013-09-09T13:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/08/16/dont-preach-do-dont-judge-try-to-understand/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo1.jpghelping handhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo-1.jpginner city housing2013-08-27T19:41:48+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/08/11/being-nice-does-pay-off/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cakespy-image.jpgcakespy imagec/o cakespy.com2013-08-14T03:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/08/04/avoidance-doesnt-make-the-pain-go-away/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/picture-194.jpgPicture 194My friend, Melissa, helping me display the framed poem at my baby shower.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/photo.jpgGrandma PetersonJerry Peterson in 20062013-08-11T18:35:20+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/07/13/steamy-summer-reflection/2013-07-19T13:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/06/24/ive-lost-and-gained-an-identity-through-motherhood/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/austin-and-jaycee1.jpgAustin and JayceeThe perfect little dress.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1017610_10200738040847207_1554755069_n.jpg1017610_10200738040847207_1554755069_nNote to self: I don't care how early the photo session is scheduled...Do your hair. This mugshot proves it's possible to look old and like a little boy simultaneously.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1999-heidi.png1999 HeidiI'm fresh and fluffy as a 20-some year old. Apparently, color photography had not been invented yet in the late 90s.2013-06-26T03:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/06/07/my-magic-moment/2013-06-08T02:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/06/03/who-knew-i-needed-preteen-perspective/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-79.jpgphoto (79)Dump your drama someplace else.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-78.jpgwiffle ball rocks2013-06-06T11:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/05/26/my-pride-for-you/2013-05-27T17:15:00+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/05/22/why-i-normally-shy-away-from-controversy/2013-05-24T00:16:04+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/05/19/bat-crap-crazy/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-73.jpgphoto (73)Bats have plenty of space to chill here. They need to get out of my attic and pronto.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-72.jpgphoto (72)Ryan likes to see me squirm.2014-08-31T02:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/05/06/being-a-runner-shows-commitment-in-every-aspect-of-life/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dont-avoid-the-hills.jpgdont avoid the hillsCredit: Rather Be Running2014-10-05T17:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/05/02/hey/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-69.jpgphoto (69)2013-05-06T20:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/04/15/admitting-powerlessness-to-my-children/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/file000177748500.jpgfile0001777485002013-04-16T01:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/27/preserving-the-magic-of-childhood/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-471.jpgphoto (47)Third year at GWLhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/family-2012.jpgfamily 2012My how fast time flies!https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-47.jpgphoto (47)Third year at GWLhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-48.jpgphoto (48)Second year at GWLhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-49.jpgphoto (49)First year at GWLhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/108.jpg108https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/1353364273396822458_8_bf90ff25.png1353364273396822458_8_bf90ff252013-03-27T17:12:55+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/03/18/what-she-wants-to-be-when-she-grows-up/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_2012.jpgcocktailscocktails by candlelight...errr...the glow of TVs2013-03-19T12:56:23+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/03/14/92/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-68.jpgmy best pal with pawsmy best pal with paws2013-03-19T00:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/03/11/older-colder-and-in-need-of-fresh-perspective/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-67.jpgsnow dayyet another day off from schoolhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-66.jpgsnow returnsyou are an evil deceiver, Jack Frosthttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/photo-65.jpgmelted snowand my mind tricked me into believing that spring was almost here2013-03-15T01:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/03/07/childhood-memories-are-few-and-far-between/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ozone-layer-graphic.pngozone layer graphicozone layer graphic c/o Google Images2013-03-09T04:19:59+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/03/03/blissfully-aware-2/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/winner-shoes.jpgwinner shoeswinner shoes2013-03-04T05:58:38+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/02/24/two-crappy-tasks-one-fantastic-accomplishment/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-62.jpgicicle meltmay stress melt like icicles on a warm wintry dayhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-63.jpgnot too shabby shrimp and pastanot too shabby shrimp and pasta2013-02-25T18:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/02/14/great-stuff/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jaycee-baby.jpgJaycee babyBaby #3https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/austin-baby.jpgAustin babyBaby #2https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/owen-baby.jpgOwen babyBaby #1https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/engagement.jpgengagementengagement2013-02-15T05:38:22+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/02/11/radio-replay-justin-bieber-intervention/2013-02-12T03:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/02/06/does-vision-affect-reality/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/happiness-mantra.jpgHeidi's happiness mantraHeidi's happiness mantrahttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-55.jpgvision, realityvision, reality2013-02-08T04:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/01/31/hip-hip-hooray-for-the-great-wolf-lodge-getaway/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/great-wolf-pilgrimage.jpgPicnic on the wayhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/great-wolf-swimming.jpgDad and sons in the lazy riverLazy boys in the lazy river.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/preggo.jpgPregnant mom with baby girlThe boys loved to pretend their bellies were as big as mine when I was pregnant with their baby sister.2014-11-28T18:34:33+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/01/29/listen-up-little-dreamers/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mp900402340.jpgchoose your path wiselychoose your path wiselyhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mp900431837.jpgDon't fence yourself inDream big. Don't fence yourself in.2013-01-30T04:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/01/20/what-i-want-to-tell-my-ripest-apple/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/photo-8.jpgphoto (8)each apple is unique in a bushel...same can be said about family2013-01-21T04:51:13+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/01/15/radio-replay-6-things-i-should-have-cherished-as-a-child/2013-01-16T05:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/10/04/now-you-can-listen-to-me-talk-curb-your-enthusiasm/2013-01-16T03:04:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2013/01/14/miss-me-miss-me-now-you-gotta-read-me/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/kiddos.jpgkiddosmy proudest accomplishments2013-01-15T14:06:47+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/31/maternalmedia-2012-in-review/2013-01-02T01:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/14/a-letter-to-those-who-love-my-kids/2013-12-15T15:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/12/santas-sick-12-days-til-christmas/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-46.jpgphoto (46)My daughter's artwork is both sloppy and endearing - much like her mom.2012-12-27T22:24:12+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/05/devilish-look-dangerous-mind/2012-12-06T01:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/12/03/do-not-for-one-moment-believe-you-are-all-alone/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-43.jpgphoto (43)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/photo-42.jpgphoto (42)2012-12-05T22:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/11/26/how-to-fearlessly-experience-a-mission-driven-life-of-service/2012-12-14T13:17:58+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/11/13/what-do-you-call-a-group-of-cougars/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/photo-40.jpgphoto (40)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/taylor-lautner.jpgTaylor LautnerDon't look at me that way. You are a child,.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mary-kate-olsen-knicks-game-with-olivier-sarkozy-kids.jpgmary-kate-olsen-knicks-game-with-olivier-sarkozy-kids2012-11-14T14:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/11/04/my-obsession-with-fun-is-getting-out-of-hand/2012-11-05T04:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/11/01/h-e-l-p/2012-11-04T18:09:15+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/10/30/a-princess-a-pirate-and-napoleon-dynamite/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-38.jpgphoto (38)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-37.jpgphoto (37)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-39.jpgphoto (39)2012-10-31T02:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/10/18/good-in-theory/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-312.jpgphoto (31)Bonding over buttered popcorn at the movies would have been a better choice in hindsight.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-311.jpgphoto (31)Bonding over buttered popcorn at the movies would have been a better choice in hindsight.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-31.jpgphoto (31)Bonding over buttered popcorn at the movies would have been a better choice in hindsight.2012-10-19T20:39:06+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/10/06/i-heart-the-heartland/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/run-fields3.jpgrun fields3I live within a city that borders along countryside. My favorite part of the run is looking out to a lifestyle I've never lived.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/run-fields21.jpgrun fields2Fall horizon. I beg for the tolerable temps to remain as long as possible.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/run-fields2.jpgrun fields2Fall horizon. I beg for the tolerable temps to remain as long as possible.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-24.jpgphoto (24)Me on a particular stretch of pavement I like to run.2012-10-16T16:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/10/15/check-out-the-new-layout/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-282.jpgphoto (28)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-281.jpgphoto (28)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/photo-28.jpgphoto (28)Check out my mom's new 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green2012-10-01T04:12:22+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/09/29/dont-speak/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/walking-babies2.jpgwalking babiesOne of my babies...walking her babies.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/walking-babies1.jpgwalking babiesMy baby...walking her babies.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/walking-babies.jpgwalking babiesMy baby...walking her babies.2012-09-30T14:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/09/17/drum-roll-please/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-5.jpgphoto (5)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-9.jpgphoto (9)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-8.jpgphoto (8)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-7.jpgphoto (7)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-10.jpgphoto (10)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/photo-4.jpgphoto 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DRAMATIC?https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dog-shaming.jpgdog-shamingWhy are all the females in my household SO DRAMATIC?2012-09-15T13:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/09/05/blissfully-aware/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/murphy-e1346892159608.jpgMurphy2012-09-06T02:02:10+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/08/19/seven-facts-about-myself/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/trypophobia1.jpgtrypophobiahttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/trypophobia.jpgtrypophobiahttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-1-e1345401848894.jpgphoto (1)2012-08-19T20:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/08/11/pssstttt-im-leaving-an-impression-on-you-boys/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kearney-backpack.jpgkearney backpackMay they always remember the feeling of helping others.2012-08-15T02:23:50+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/01/my-crazy-crossfit-family/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blister.jpgblisterMy badge of honor.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jonathan-wide-grip.jpgjonathan wide gripNot only do the guys make this look easy, they widen their grip to make it harder.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/heidi-pullup.jpgHeidi pullupRight now, I am having 50 lbs of weighted assistance.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/heidi-hanging.jpgHeidi hangingThe more I lose, the easier this will get.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-jump.jpgAdam jumpI increased the height of my own stack after watching him.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adam-box-jump.jpgAdam box jumpUntil I witness this freak of nature.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/heidi-jump.jpgHeidi jumpFeeling pretty good about myself.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/heidi-box-jump.jpgHeidi box jumpGetting ready to do sets of box jumps.2012-08-03T03:50:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/08/01/simple-isnt-stupid/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-3.jpgphoto (3)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-6.jpgphoto (6)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-5.jpgphoto (5)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo.jpgphotohttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-7.jpgphoto (7)https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-2.jpgphoto (2)2012-08-02T20:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/07/15/personal-and-professional-identity/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)Even Monday mornings are worth celebrating my friends.2012-08-01T13:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/07/01/rock-star-reflection/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/daughtry-n-me.jpgDaughtry n meI hope his wife, Deanna, understands my fixation with her husband is all in fun. Thankfully, my husband does.2012-07-07T14:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/06/06/thank-you-dad/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ponca-and-triathlon-030.jpgponca and triathlon 030I was able to complete a triathlon after months of trying to keep up with a stronger, faster coworker who trained with me. He pushed me back into shape after my child-bearing days were in the rear-view mirror.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ponca-and-triathlon-0311.jpgponca and triathlon 031https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ponca-and-triathlon-031.jpgponca and triathlon 031https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/triathlon-033.jpgtriathlon 0332012-06-07T20:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/05/27/the-power-of-song/2012-06-06T02:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/05/13/simply-put/2012-05-13T15:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/05/04/comedy-central-presents-cousin-jen/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jen-sinner.jpgJen SinnerMy offensive act is caught on film.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jen-breakfast.jpgJen BreakfastJen's breakfast.2012-06-07T01:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/04/30/keeping-your-island-in-sight/2012-04-30T06:47:41+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/04/16/poetic-reflection-making-life-stand-still-10-2/2015-05-26T18:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/04/05/bragging-and-baseball/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jaycee-monkey.jpgJaycee monkeyhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/owen-gators-2.jpgOwen Gators 2https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/owen-gators.jpgOwen Gatorshttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kiddos.jpgkiddosAnd it's ONE, TWO, THREE kids we're off to the ol' ball game!https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/austin-bruins-3.jpgAustin Bruins 3https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pull-up-success.jpgpull up successIt felt glorious to hoist my chin up over that bar for the first time with no help.2012-04-06T18:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/24/seemingly-perfect-day-you-are-no-match-for-my-daughter/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist6.jpgdentist6https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist5.jpgdentist5Me: "Have you MET your daughter? It's like there's a magnetic force field between her head and the earth. They are bound and determined to meet at least once a month. I was walking alongside your two other kids when it happened thinking to myself, 'Why did I even consider leaving Jaycee at day care today?'"https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist4.jpgdentist4Me: Good news. Surgery went well. Oh, and by "surgery," I meant she got to put on sassy sunglasses and hang out with her new best friend, the dentist who was open on Friday afternoon.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist31.jpgdentist3Me: Hold a sec. They are prepping her for major surgery.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist3.jpgdentist3https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist2.jpgdentist2Me: The dentist confirmed everything you already know. Her teeth are fine. She's super cute.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist1.jpgdentist1https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist-waiting-room.jpgdentist waiting roomMe: Well, she's pretty shaken up. We're in the waiting room and I'm doing my best to keep her calm.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dentist-needed.jpgdentist neededPuke. Puke. Puke. Puke. Puke. Puke.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/fontenelle-forest.jpgFontenelle ForestThis area of Fontenelle Forest is known as the "Boardwalk." Fontenelle Nature Association owns and manages 2,000 acres of conservation land and 26 miles of marked trails within Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in Bellevue and Neale Woods in Omaha. Photo courtesy of fontenelleforest.org.2012-03-26T19:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/19/before-i-was-who-i-am-now-23-2/2012-03-20T04:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/14/happy-to-not-always-be-in-the-know/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jessica-simpson.jpgjessica simpsonI realize I have four inches on her, but Jessica Simpson claims she is only around 170 pounds. I don't know if I buy it.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/calorie-fail.jpgcalorie failDay 1 totals: EPIC FAIL.2012-03-15T15:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/09/pardon-me-while-i-dump-my-brain-on-you/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/owen-tricycle.jpgowen tricycleI love that he shares my sense of humor. This image of him on the tricycle is equivalent to me attempting to squeeze into a size 4 outfit.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/owen-tricycle-2.jpgOwen tricycle 2I swear it just seems like a few years ago when this man-child was able to ride this tricycle.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/austin-and-jaycee-weeping-willow.jpgAustin and Jaycee weeping willowJaycee and Austin playing under a weeping willow tree. Yes, I realize my son's bike helmet is probably too small. But the way I see it, it's still protecting at least 35 percent of his skull.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jaycee-weeping-willow1.jpgJaycee weeping willowJaycee had pajama day at preschool today and apparently decided to complete the look with bed head.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jaycee-weeping-willow.jpgJaycee weeping willowhttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hand-washing.jpghand washing2012-03-10T11:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/03/07/why-bloggers-share-their-lives/2012-03-08T23:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/02/26/i-admit-it-i-use-my-kids/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/owen-t-birds.jpgOwen T-birdsBig boys and bigger smiles.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/austin-t-birds.jpgAustin T-birdsLittle guys with the big hardware.2012-03-02T06:07:42+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/02/22/ever-ask-yourself-what-inspires-me/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wall-of-importance.jpgwall of importanceThings I've done that make me happy and people I love who make me complete.2012-02-23T01:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/02/20/its-6-oclock-in-the-evening-where-are-your-kids-eating/https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jaycee-contemplating1.jpgJaycee contemplating"Sure wish mom could cook like grandma."https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/around-the-dinner-table2.jpgaround the dinner tableAlmost every kid is happily waiting for their meal to arrive.https://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/around-the-dinner-table1.jpgaround the dinner tablehttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jaycee-contemplating.jpgJaycee contemplatinghttps://maternalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/around-the-dinner-table.jpgaround the dinner table2012-02-21T19:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/02/19/29/2012-02-20T01:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.com/2012/02/19/hello-world/2012-02-19T15:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://maternalmedia.comdaily1.02026-02-03T00:15:43+00:00