On Sunday, I attended my first LuLuLemon event. It was an celebration of their 3-year anniversary in Walnut Creek and they were hosting a fun run followed by yoga in Civic Park. Some folks from Twitter were also running (can you spot them?) and I thought it would be a great way to meet some of those familier twitter-ers. Some I knew, and some I met for the first time. As we exchanged general mid-run chit chat, my daughter was brought up into the conversation. I freely talk about her in person, but haven’t really spoken written too much on the blog, although she does have her own tab. It got me thinking: why don’t I write about her more?
Can you spot me? (click to enlarge)
Initially I was hesitant with what was going to be posted onto the interwebs. There are plenty of weirdos out there and it has taken me 7 months to really come to grips with it being “okay” for me to get to this point. Not a run goes by where she doesn’t cross my mind and she has helped me want to be a better person and in doing so, helped me become a better runner. Since she has been born I have PR’d every single race I’ve run… and that’s my last 5 if you’re keeping track. She’s my secret weapon.
Whether it was a realization on a run with new friends, a matter of time before I felt comfortable, or running out of new things to blog about, I’d like to share with you my daughter: Maya, The First Lady.
Thank you for taking the time to sneak a peak into my life outside of running. For those of you who I don’t get to chat with in person, I’m glad I was able to share with you the little lady that has stolen my heart.
She’s precious! What a miracle – thanks for sharing!
Beautiful!!! I have had a hard time letting the blog world see my twins but I’m getting better. I kind of like to keep the two separate but it’s hard when the 2 are such a big part of everyday life. Thanks for sharing!
Awww. Beautiful. And thanks for sharing! =)
She is GORGEOUS!!!!
Glad you have fun at the event! I love the idea of Yoga post-run!
Have a great week :)
SHe is absolutely beautiful. An angel! And sounds like a great event :)
She’s beautiful. <3 Thanks for sharing!
She is beautiful! It’s a tough balance – what you choose to share via the blog and what you choose to keep for yourself but also sharing things in a way that’s respectful of our kids and families. Thank you for sharing her with us and giving us a peak.
Gorgeous.
Simply gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing this!!
Beautiful.
What a cutie!! I love the photo of her eating — she looks pretty excited to have food!
Good seeing you yesterday, too!
She is absolutely gorgeous! I want to squeeze her :)
Beautiful photos!
We just started to blog so we’re just learning about what we should share and what should remain private!
Such lovely photos!!
ohhhh my heart. eeeeep. she is beautiful!! THOSE EYES. oh my
oh maya.. she steals my heart. I know she steals yours.
She’s just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
She’s so super cute!!! I started blogging when my daughter was wee just to document her day-to-day for her grandparents … that was 3 years ago. People are freaks in real life and on the internet; keeping her safe has more to do with teaching her how to handle herself then protecting her – but I totally get your daddy-daughter love :) My husband is the same way.
Oh my gosh, she’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!! And I LOVE that you call her “the first lady”. No doubt she’s got her daddy wrapped around her little finger.
Beautiful!