Tracey: So glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day, holiday hustle and all. You deserved it, and your boys delivered. Plus, who doesn't love a Chia pet? I'm also impressed that you find a good run better for your stress than brownie. I might almost be convinced that's true.
Cindy: Good for you with the WW. As Lisa will attest, I too find the fear of public humiliation very motivating!
Your Minnie pace was fabulous, and all the more exciting given your training. You should be proud!
I'm charmed by your story about meeting Anne and the mistaken identity. I have to say, I'd be happy to be mistaken for you--especially if you would loan me those legs and that speed of yours!
Dave: I've heard that about one's high-school weight, too, so yay! for hitting that goal. I have to admit, I don't even remember what I weighed in high school...probably blocking it out. Loved the run-down on the diet; Cheerios is one of my nostalgic favorites, which I ate every day until recently when I switched to oatmeal. I should probably keep a box around for when I get the munchies. Interesting stuff about body fat. And I was hoping to hold onto some of mine for fueling on endurance runs!
Oh, and "You are away from home so the calories don't know where you live." Another laugh-out-loud line from the Panda!
The chaffing issue is pretty serious, I think. I haven't experienced it yet, but DOOD is beginning to have problems. First time in his career. He's going to look at me weird when I suggest diaper rash cream, but hey, I follow the experts' advice. OUCH for Erica's chaffing.
Finally, awww, for you being an incurable romantic. That's one sickness that should be encouraged.
Shan: I know you can lose those 3 pounds and keep them off; you'll have your surgery as some really big motivation!
Lisa: Bread & Cookies...mmmmm. Have I told you that DOOD's requested I bake a few loaves for him & send them with him to Washington, D.C. in June, where he'll be living for a month? He's so hooked it's almost sad.
I do envy the work-in-shorts lifestyle you have; my wardrobe is really casual, but perhaps not that warm. Like the looks of the new schedule, and I need to think what I'll be doing post-Cleveland. What kind of bike did you get? I have a Bianchi. I love it, but it's not a racing bike or particularly suited for urban biking.
AND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! I know it's just another created holiday, but I feel like you deserve the kudos. (Fathers, too.) I'm relatively estranged from my parents, and so I really admire the relationship you describe in your family. You deserve some kind of medal for all you do--beyond running bling. (I know DH recognizes how wonderful you are, btw, but wanted to say Happy Mother's Day anyway.)
Mike: 
for your DD and her 5K. And with only a month of training, too! It was a great pace for her and I hope she enjoyed herself. I just imagine you with a puffed chest, and deservedly so. I assume she'll do more? As for you, well you did pretty darned well on the 5K yourself. And I have to say, I wasn't surprised that you followed it up with training.
I don't think you have anything to worry about with your tri. Plus, you'll have all of us sending you good wishes.
Vic: I'm not sure my head can be messed with. Or at least do any more damage to it than I managed to do to myself in those wild college days. But thanks for trying!
You can, however, turn my head with the "building leg muscles" flattery. I'll choose to believe that over my body is just settling.
Connie: I understand how you feel about Pilates. I'm not sure I LIKE Pilates yet, but I sure like feeling like I'm making progress in terms of flexibility, strength, etc. Pilates gives me that. We'll see how I do with the consistency over the long haul. It's good to hear that your migraines have gone away, for now; I used to experience them a lot, and it was debilitating. Now that I'm post-menopausal, I have maybe two a year--I don't know if that's just me, or something to look forward to. What's the trail race you're doing?
Beth: How was your Mother's day? Beyond cookie-making, was it filled with being the supportive (and perhaps competitive) sports-watching mom? The dinner and breakfast sounds like they were both relaxing and savory. And now it's a new week, without the highs (good food, Mother's Day) and lows (crap eating) that make us all go grrrrrr. You're right, sometimes a break is called for. In my house, we refer to my temporary in-satiety.
Stacie: I read your 5K TR, and your whole family rocked it! I'm so proud of you, of Susan, your mom, dad, DH, and Larry. I hope it was a bonding experience and you all try it again together! You're just awesome.
Jeanne: Happy Anniversary & Mother's Day, and congrats on the college graduation. What a series of well-packed milestones to observe, and they've kept you busy, busy, busy. Your life since the Minnie has been a flurry! Any other big news in the family front? I mean, as long as you're on a roll...
Fitness Goals Roll Call: Dave, you asked about how we're meeting our fitness goals so far this year. I'll have a better idea after this weekend's 1/2, but I feel I'm going into this race stronger than I did the Goofy. I'm still planning on using intervals, but the running ones are longer and my HR stabilizes more quickly. I don't know what that means for my time, but I'm less concerned with that than how I feel after the race. (At least that's what I'm telling myself.)
I've dropped most of the weight I wanted to lose, although not on my schedule. I'm also gained core strength in the past few months, thanks to the encouragement of my fellow WISHers and the challenge. I'm not where I want to be with that, strength training, or overall flexibility. Post Cleveland, I want to spend a couple of weeks exercising without a running training plan and having some active fun. I need a little mental break. Then I'll evaluate what I need to do for January.
As for my weekend: 6 miles on Saturday, the last LR before my half. Not stellar but I finished. Then I did the Pgh Race for the Cure on Sunday as a walker. I was supposed to meet up with friends, but somehow we missed each other. Anyway, after I figured out I wasn't going to connect with them, I just did the walk as quickly as possible. I managed sub-14 mm. I'm very happy with that, although I was hoping for the more social experience. One of my long-term goals, I think, will be to do some competitive short distances as a walker, and so it was fun just to see what I could do for a 5K. Afterwards, I told DOOD I really have a lot of respect for our walkers, as I could feel the effort in different places than when I run. Wow! Lots of stretches yesterday and today.
In terms of the housing front, DOOD's called the landlord of the place we settled on. And yes, it was settling. But he hasn't called back yet, but it's not surprising. He informed us he was going in for minor surgery last Wednesday and thought he'd be back in the saddle by Monday. I suspected that was a little ambitious. So we'll see. Meanwhile, I keep checking out Craigslist and hoping.... If we do get this place, and decide to take it, I'll be moving us in June while DOOD is living in D.C., spending countless hours in the Folger Library.
to everyone!!
and a woohoo for your DD 
Stocking up and all, growing my own fruits and veggies, canning, freezing.....oh, and diesel went up to $4.50 a gallon over the weekend. 
Glad to hear that you are fully enjoying your kidlets too!! 
