There are several new moms here at the News Center, which is absolutely great for story sharing and mommy questions. No matter the age, there’s always someone to turn to. Sharon has kids the same exact age as Summer and Saylor, but if I want to know what’s in store for the future (softball, Brownies, Math Bowl, sassy back-talk), then I turn to Janine.

This morning I was talking to Lynn about working mom guilt and what exactly we used to do with our free time. I went to D.C. recently for a conference and once I got to my hotel room, I was completely stunned by the … silence. It was just me – all alone – no one asking me for anything.

So what exactly DID I do with my free time? Well, running for one. I ran in several Gasparilla races and smaller races around town. I vow to return to this - I really have no excuse since I own a ridiculously expensive double Baby Jogger. Shopping. I used to love scouting for deals at TJMAXX and Marshalls. I still lust over the clothes and makeup in Allure magazine every month. I also live vicariously through Sandy Hughes’ blog How To Be Fabulous.  Travel. Scott and I back-packed through Europe, now our traveling entails a long weekend at a Disney resort.

Still nothing beats having Saylor tug on my leg saying “mama mama” and Summer bringing home drawing with I ♥ Mom from school. My next marathon will have to wait.