I press my lips together and blow out hard, so I sound like an elephant. Sounds crazy, but it works for me, probably because it's working the core muscles. Of course I have to warn my running companions before I do it, so they don't think I've become delirious with heat-induced craziness!

Good luck and have fun! Take it easy the first two miles and then see how you're feeling before you speed up. Try to make your last mile your fastest, and do that by making your first mile your slowest. The biggest mistake most people make is going out too fast. Have an awesome race!

I'm guffawing at this. Bathroom humor just slays me. Your poor aunt!!

Totally.

Thank goodness I'm the oldest! Now I'm off to tell my sisters that I've infected them. Muah ha ha ha!

I want to be friends with you. This is *exactly* what I tell people about my pregnancy.

This:

If you've got siblings, you are all set for being an awesome aunt or uncle - sooooo important!

I'm cracking up at "clerrrrb". I am easily amused.

Congratulations! My husband, 4 year old son, 2 cats and I live in an 800 square foot townhouse and it can be done! You just have to be really firm with family, friends and well-meaning others that they cannot give you big honkin' gifts without checking with you first. Even if they're outside toys, etc. That stuff has…

Kids birthday parties with beer for grownups are the only ones I want to go to. Also, if there isn't cake for grownups, I get cranky.

OH MY GOD DRIED MANGO. I have to ration it because it is sooo darn good. Trader Joe's has a package that claims to have 4 servings in it, but somehow for me it's a single serving. Wonder how that happens...

You should always write a thank you note after an interview, but I don't care whether it's handwritten or emailed. But it should be prompt, courteous and reiterate why you are a good fit for the job. I recently went through this on the employer side, and only 2 of our candidates sent a proper note within 24-48 hours.…

Holy cats are you ever correct. Yo Gabba Gabba is one drug-fueled goof fest, and this guy is whacko.

Are these supposed to be toxic sludge boobs?

I recognized that street corner just from the screen grab! Highland and Poplar - whoo Memphis! I'd recognize that Perkins anywhere.

I have no response to your comment, but just wanted to give you big ups for your handle. Bonobos FTW!

I know.

I guess that answers the question about whether Madge, the Mayor's daughter and Katniss's friend, will be included.

Hello, neverending spiral of West Wing Youtube videos! Will Bailey made it rain WAY before Ted on How I Met Your Mother did!