Thank you and a Hiatus

Hello dear readers.

I'm writing today to tell you that I'm taking a hiatus from Smaller Sarah.  Its been a fantastic run.  I set out in June of 2011 to lose 75 pounds in one year and I did it!  The past five months since reaching my goal have been filled with all sorts of triumphs and set backs and at this time, I'm taking a leave from the blog to focus on living life as a smaller version of my self.  I've got big plans for the future, all of which need my full and present attention:


I'm working on my book, which many of you have inspired.

I'm taking care of my two young children, one of which has some BIG medical needs.

I'm continuing my work-out regiment at my beloved Positively Fit Lake Highlands.

I'm still negotiating healthy food choices, which will always be a life long battle.

And finally, I'll continue to blog at La Maison Boheme about life, design, motherhood, art, healthy living and the human experience.


Thank you so much to all of you who have helped me weather the hard times and celebrate my successes.  Your contribution here at Smaller Sarah cannot be quantified.  All I have is gratitude and love for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Art Show Tomorrow!

Hello dear readers.  First, please forgive my lack of posting lately.  I'll be sharing a recap with you soon - I promise.  I just wanted to touch base to tell you that I'll be showing and selling my artwork for the masses tomorrow at a craft fair in Dallas. If you're in the DFW Area please come check it out!

I'll have originals, prints of all sizes and note cards. I'll also be taking print orders and commissions. I'd love to see you - please come by and say hello!  And if you can't make it because you live elsewhere, check out my online shop HERE.

Here is a quick taste of my work on Etsy:

Run Away!

I went to bed on Friday night with the intention of rising early on Saturday to hoof it through the Undy 5000 5K I registered for a few weeks back.  That was my intention.  Instead, I caught up on some much needed sleep while my sainted husband took the kiddies.

This morning, I made up for my Saturday absence by attending my first ever run class at Positively Fit. I ran a little under 3.5 miles - and at 6am to boot. It was grueling, but it was also wonderful. I can hear you saying, "Wonderful? Right! What's so wonderful about that?" But it really was and here's why:

My life at home with Charlie (my darling Charlie who is battling tooth and nail against the effects of his cerebral palsy and epilepsy) is really shitty right now.  He is frustrated and needy and the only way he feels he can communicate with us is by squealing.  Its that same high pitched screaming piglet-style squeal that he's been doing since the beginning of September.  It sucks all of the oxygen out of the room and leaves everyone in its wake with tears and a migraine.  His screaming has me crying at every turn.  I cried through boot camp class on Monday. I spent 15 minutes in the shower on Tuesday crying into a towel. I fell apart on my Chiropractor's table today. I'm just at a complete loss. So when I went running this morning, I was able to treat myself to a cool November breeze, the soft sound of foot fall and a quiet conversation with a running partner.  My legs were killing me, but my world was quiet. For a brilliant 55 minutes, I had a little peace.