i feel its absence

today asher is two months old. it makes me miss running. i read an article in my runner's world that really struck me in relationship to my own running. while in no way can i compare myself with someone that has over come substance abuse or homelessness, i do understand the small pangs of addiction. food is my demon. the article, entitled "home run," recounts the experience of a running club that has used the discipline of running to replace old addictions. in my own life the discipline & camaraderie of running has helped balance out old/bad habits. it helps my food issues, it helps my short temper, and it helps keep my head in a healthier place. pounding pavement is therapeutic & helps me be a better wife, mom, and warrior. i am all clear for exercise now that i have had my check-up....but running is still months away - until i am done nursing. swimming will have to be the poor substitute, especially since it is individual and part of what i miss is transversing the loop with stef. there are the post-natal classes as the Y with a whole new set of friends to be made....but i miss the park.

in other news, micah just stuck a rice crispie up his nose. he kept asking for "clean nose" which means he needs a kleenex. i kept wiping and then he said "crispie" and kept sticking his own finger up his nose. i finally looked closer.....he had stuck one up there... way to go! he really is a toddler now.