The Challenge

I have many dreams.  But, those that will be highlighted here are the journey that will be narrated on this blog.  Namely: 1-Bear, raise and Homeschool 6-12 children...I am well on my way there.  I have 5 children, as of February 17, 2011, when #5, Louis Michel was born.  I currently teach my 5 children, the oldest of which is First grade age, at home.  2-Run the Boston marathon.  My progress there is a lot more sketchy: I have run a marathon and a half-ironman triathlon.  I have been in several 5Ks and a 10K.  I can run, and run and run, so the finishing of the DISTANCE part of the Boston marathon is no problem-o.  It's the SPEED issue with which I struggle: I have historically been slow, and every time I start to get a bit speedier, I find I am pregnant.  I keep running, but I slow WAY down.  So, in my age category ( I will be 35 on April 19), I need to run 26.2 8 minute miles.  Right now, after the birth of Louis, I am slowed down to 12.5 minute miles.  3-Write and publish at least one book; although I have started about a dozen that I am liking right now (and several dozen that have been trashed).  I would love for the characters in my mind and on my computer could be shared with everyone who is interested - they are intriguing people, as far as I am concerned.