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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / October 26, 1982

October 26, 2009

October 26, 1982

A guest post from my the mother…

In honor of Kath’s birthday, I thought you might like to hear of an exciting event that happened the night before she was born.

When my contractions were three minutes apart, we set out for the hospital.  We lived in Sudbury, Massachusetts and to get to Newton-Wellesley Hospital we needed to take Route 20, the old Boston Post Road.  The road was dark at three a.m. Cliff didn’t see a large rock that someone must have placed in the middle of the road.  The car jolted as we drove over it.  Cliff got out to put the rock on the side of the road, so the next driver wouldn’t suffer our fate.  When he returned and we started up again, he said, "Don’t worry, we’re still rolling."  We weren’t for long. The tire went flat.

Cliff went into the middle of the road and flagged down a driver traveling in the opposite direction. I don’t blame the woman for being nervous. She rolled down her window just an inch and he told her the situation.  We had seen a police car a few miles back. The woman kindly informed the policeman of our troubles  (Remember, no cell phones back then!)  A few minutes later, he appeared. (I”ve learned that one way to get sweet attention from the police is to be in labor.) The officer called an ambulance and that’s how I arrived at the hospital.

Cliff went back the next day and found the rock.  We now have it in our garden, and Kath, it’s ready to move with you to Charlottesville if you promise to take care of it.

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Thanks mom! And special congrats to her for figuring out how to use her digital camera!!

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I always try to fill my b-day with things that I love, and so far I’ve included a lot of them 🙂

Matt and I set the alarm to get up at 6:26 so we could go to the gym together before he went to work. I could have rolled around in my PJs all morning, but I wanted to get up and get going so I could finally go SHOPPING! We debated skipping when the alarm went off, but I was too excited to go back to sleep and decided that I wanted that refreshed post-workout feeling this morning, so after some snuggling until the sun came up, we went 🙂 We had a great sunrise visit – quick and full of 26’s. I did 26 on the ET and then ended with a bang of 26 pushups.

Home, showered and oated up:

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The birthday combo:

  • 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt, splash vanilla
  • Half banana
  • Handful raisins
  • ~1/4 cup pumpkin
  • Cinnamon
  • Bourbon pecans from Fresh Market
  • TJ’s pumpkin butter
  • Extra almond butter
  • Candle wax [see below]

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My candle melted a bit into the hot oats!!

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I requested frothed milk from our cappuccino maker. It’s a pain to do, but oh-so-fun when you do! The Fresh Market pumpkin spice coffee was a bit odd, but I still liked it. More like coffee with spices than a perfect blend.

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Matt doesn’t like pumpkin in his oats, but he said he’d have them this morning. He liked them! "Just a tad too much gord," was his report.

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Birthday Gather Post

26 Ways To Stay Young + Pure

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Time to shop!!! I’ve got class at 2PM and might treat myself to lunch at EarthFare since I’m all alone today 🙂 Or I might have a brie + pumpkin butter sandwich…. both would be equally delicious!! Tonight Matt and I are going out to dinner at a fancy place. Can’t wait for a luscious glass of red!

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  1. Courtney says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Happy happy birthday! I vote for the brie and pumpkin butter sandwich!!! :>

    Hope your day is filled with lovely things…and what a great story from your mom!

    Courtney
    Adventures in Tri-ing

    Reply
  2. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Ahhh Happy birthday!

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ How SWeet It Is says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:14 am

    AHHH this is so sweet! One of my all time fave posts of yours, Kath! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Tay says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:15 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I love your congrats to your mom about the dig cam 🙂 Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  5. Megan says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday!!!! Enjoy your day to the fullest 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Happy birthday, Kath!!! :mrgreen:

    Love the candle in the oats! Enjoy your day!!! 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  7. *Andrea* says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:16 am

    omg i am from sudbury, mass! i’m in college but my parents still live there!!! what a cool fact. love this post by your mommy. happy bday!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:16 am

    Happy bday – I was born January 26, 1982 so our bday are somewhat similar – enjoy shopping!

    Reply
  9. *Andrea* says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:17 am

    ps i was born at newton-wellsley hospital 🙂

    Reply
  10. Cait (Cait's Plate) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:18 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!! Looks like the perfect way to start your special day 🙂 I hope you enjoy it to the fullest!!

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:18 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!! 🙂

    I hope you enjoy every minute of your day! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Morgan says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:19 am

    Happy Birthday Kath! I hope your day is fantastic!

    Reply
  13. Lauren says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Happy Birthday! Enjoyed the story from your mom.

    Reply
  14. Lizzy says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:22 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY my dear Kath! have a great day! 🙂

    Reply
  15. amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Happy birthday! I loved your mom’s guest post. That is adorable. Enjoy your day!

    Reply
  16. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:22 am

    Feliz cumpleaños chica!!!

    Reply
  17. Sarah R says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:23 am

    Ah, great post from your mom! I can’t believe the candle melted in your oats!

    Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  18. Lauren says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one! Sweet story from you mom!

    Reply
  19. JENNA says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:24 am

    happy birthday!! 🙂 i hope you have a blissful day!

    I absolutely loved your gather post!!!

    Reply
  20. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Have an incredible day!!!

    happy happy HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Happy birthday, Kath!

    Reply
  22. Jane says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:25 am

    happy happy birthday kath! i never knew you were born in boston – i was born at newton-wellesley too! 🙂

    Reply
  23. kay (eating machine) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:25 am

    happy birthday!
    i love that your parents saved the rock

    Reply
  24. Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:26 am

    I LOVE your mom’s story, Kath!! She’s a fantabulous blogger, too! 😀

    So glad your birthday has started out special. Enjoy your day and have lots of fun and good food!!!

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    Reply
  25. brandi says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Happy Birthday – hope it’s a great one 🙂

    Reply
  26. christie, honoring health says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    Reply
  27. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:29 am

    your mom is too cute! what a neat story & i love that they kept the rock! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:31 am

    Awww- what a sweet story!!! Really cute of your mom to share 🙂

    Have a fabulous birthday – so nice that you get to spend the whole day with Matt…and SHOP!! Every girl’s dream come true 😉

    Reply
  29. Laura @ Backstage Pass says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Woohoo 27th post! Have a wonderful birthday, Kath!

    Reply
  30. Jaclyn says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Love your blog – hope you have a very Happy Birthday! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Nicole says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Happy Birthday, have a great day!!!!

    Reply
  32. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:34 am

    YAY happy birthday!!!!

    Reply
  33. ellen eats beets says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:35 am

    happy birthday!! What a precious story. Sudbury is right near my home town. Enjoy this day in all it’s beauty!

    Reply
  34. HeatherBakes says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Happy Birthday!!! Don’t worry- 27 is just as fun as 26 🙂

    Love the new layout!

    Reply
  35. Pam says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Cute birthday oatmeal…Have a happy and great birthday!

    Reply
  36. Kara says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Happy birthday! I love the candle in the oatmeal, but I hope you have one in a piece of cake later on, too!

    Reply
  37. ari says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:42 am

    happy birthdayayayayay!

    Reply
  38. Betsy says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath! I hope it’s as fabulous as you are 🙂

    Reply
  39. Emily says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:44 am

    happy birthday kath!!!

    love the bday oats!

    hope you have a fabulous day!

    Reply
  40. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:44 am

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    Reply
  41. Amanda says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Hope you have a wonderful day!! Loved the story from your mom!

    Reply
  42. Lauren says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:46 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Can’t wait to hear about your dinner. Pumpkin and brie? mmmm

    Reply
  43. Janna (Just Flourishing) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Happy Birthday Kath! I hope you have a FABULOUS day of shopping and night of delicious food!

    And what a great story from your mom!

    🙂

    Reply
  44. Jac says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:49 am

    happy birthday!! may all your wishes come true this year! and the many years ahead of you..
    great look on the blog too!!!!

    Jac

    Reply
  45. janetha says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:50 am

    happy birthday kath! it is my sister’s birthday too. hope you have a great day!

    Reply
  46. Lyn says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Happy Birthday Kath! Enjoy your fancy dinner 🙂

    Reply
  47. Claire says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Happy Birthday!!!I

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Happy Birthday! What a neat story and they kept the rock!! That is so cool.

    Have a wonderful day and a nice dinner tonight 🙂

    Reply
  49. Hallie (Healthy Twists) says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day…you deserve it!

    Reply
  50. Eve says

    October 26, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Happy Birthday – I hope you have a wonderful day. That is such a sweet story from your mom!

    Reply
  51. Christa @ Antz on a Blog says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:00 am

    What a healthy birthday treat, and a great post! Go moms!

    Reply
  52. Allison says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Happy Birthday! I loved the post from your mom. What a great story.

    Reply
  53. Whitney @ Lettuce Love says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Happy Bday! You are staring your 26th year off on the right foot with exercise and oatmeal 🙂

    Reply
  54. Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Love the oatmeal “birthday cake” and the frothy cappuccino! What a great way to start your 27th year 🙂 Happy Birthday!! I live for birthday cake with buttercream icing…

    Reply
  55. VeggieGirl says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Beautiful words from Mom. Happy birthday once again!

    Reply
  56. Mellissa says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:07 am

    Have a great birthday! 27 is a great year 🙂

    Reply
  57. Fallon says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday! 26 is definitely your lucky number of the day. I love how you are embracing it. You go girl!!

    Reply
  58. Karin says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:14 am

    what an amazing story! mums are fantastic ;).
    have a great birthday!

    Reply
  59. Amelia says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day. 🙂

    Reply
  60. coco says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:26 am

    happy birthday Kath! wish you a fabulous day and year! 🙂

    Reply
  61. April says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:26 am

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy the wine or two 😉

    Reply
  62. Gloria says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Happy Birthday from a lurking reader 🙂 I absolutely love your Gather post… It just made my day. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

    Reply
  63. sue says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:28 am

    happy birthday!

    Reply
  64. Marisa (Trim The Fat) says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!!

    Reply
  65. Kati says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Your mom’s story gave me shivers! That is just so neat. I love it! And I like the purple oats candle :> Have fun b-day shopping!!

    Reply
  66. Natalie from MD says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Hello! I’m a new reader, really enjoying your blogs. Have a great birthday!

    Reply
  67. Christa says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Happy Birthday Kath!!! Hope you have a great day!!!

    KERF addict,
    Christa

    Reply
  68. Julie @savvyeats says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:37 am

    Happy birthday! All your little ways of celebrating today are so cute!

    Reply
  69. Rebecca says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:38 am

    Wow, I’m a total goof. I thought your birthday was yesterday and commented Happy Belated Birthday on your post last night! haha Sorry about that!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

    Reply
  70. Lena says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Happy Blessed Birthday! Enjoy the year ahead!!

    Reply
  71. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:39 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!! Your Momma’s story is so sweet–what a beautiful rock 🙂 PS LOVE the new fabulous looking site!

    Reply
  72. Julie says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Happy Birthday!! I love the rock story, how cute that your dad went back for it! 🙂

    Have a great one!!!

    Reply
  73. Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Feliz cumpleanos, Kath!!!

    I loved your mom’s story; it’s clear who you inherited your writing bug from 🙂

    Reply
  74. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:48 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath! I love the guest post from your mom about the rock-that’s so neat!

    Reply
  75. Meghann says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:50 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will celebrate some more in San Fran in a couple of weeks!

    Reply
  76. Mama Pea says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Happy Birthday Kath. Thank you for always being inspiring, encouraging and just darn entertaining. I hope you enjoy your day!

    Reply
  77. Ashley says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:53 am

    Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  78. Erika says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:58 am

    Kath! Happy 26th!!

    So great to hear from your mama 🙂

    Hope you have a wonderful day!!

    Reply
  79. Graze With Me says

    October 26, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Happy birthday, and 27 is one of my favorite numbers – don’t shy away from it!

    I’m not able to see the new header but hopefully it clears itself up in a day or two. Suspenseful!

    Reply
  80. Justy2003 says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Happy 26+1 birthday! 🙂 Hope you enjoy your special day!

    Reply
  81. Priyanka says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Happy Birthday Kath!!!!! Have a great day!!
    Love your Mom’s guest post!!!

    Reply
  82. Fancy says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!

    Your comments are coming up in such a strange way…not beginning with the first one, but only the recent ones? In order to see the first ones, I have to click something at the bottom? It’s a little frustrating, it was so nice just to see them in order before. Is anyone else having this issue?

    Reply
    • Jess says

      October 26, 2009 at 2:18 pm

      Yes, they are being shown on two different pages if the comments reach a certain amount.

      Reply
  83. Christin S says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Happy Birthday Kath!! Hope you have a great day! 🙂

    Reply
  84. Emily says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath! Have fun shopping! I hope to see some of your purchases. 🙂

    Reply
  85. Alyson says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Happy Birthday woman! I love the candle in the oatmeal 🙂

    Reply
  86. Brittney says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Happy birthday!! Enjoy your day 🙂

    Reply
  87. courtney says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Happy birthday, Kath! Enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

    Reply
  88. Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:15 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!

    So sweet of your mom to share that story!

    Reply
  89. Brynne says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:22 am

    Happy Birthday Kath!! Definitely treat yourself to a great Earthfare salad!

    Reply
  90. Diana says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Aw, that story is so sweet.. I love that your parents kept the rock! 🙂

    Happy birthday!!
    Hope you’re having an amazing bday!

    Reply
  91. caronae says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Happy birthday! But why did you do 2’s at the gym instead of 27’s?

    Reply
  92. Lauren says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:31 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!! Hope you have a wonderful day…You deserve it!

    Reply
  93. MelissaNibbles says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:42 am

    What a sweet story from your momma!

    Happy Birthday Kath! Thanks for inspiring us each and every day.

    Reply
  94. Whit says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Cute birthday story! 😀 Enjoy the day!

    Reply
  95. Suzanne says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Happy Birthday, Kath!

    Reply
  96. Alison says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:51 am

    Kath,
    I love reading your blog and my friend just emailed me to say ‘No fair! you and Kath have the same birthday!’

    …So I feel cool.

    Happy Birthday to me and to you!

    Alison

    Reply
  97. Maggie says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Happy, happy birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day! 🙂

    Reply
  98. HT says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Happy Birthday! Keep smiling!

    Reply
  99. Sage LaCroix says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Hi Kath-
    Happy Birthday! It’s my birthday too! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months, and I never responded before. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  100. Jenna says

    October 26, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Happy Birthday Kath!
    cute breakfast this morning! have a fun day of shopping and out to dinner with matt 🙂
    jenna

    Reply
  101. Annelies says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Hi Kath! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and it’s the first time I comment, I just want to wish you a very happy birthday. I love the new lay-out of the blog and keep up the good work, it’s so fun and interesting to read your stories and your recipes!

    Annelies

    Reply
  102. carrie says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Kath! I have been silently following your blog since stumbling upon it about a month ago. I celebrated my 26th birthday on Saturday and have vowed to make this the healthiest year of my life! You have been a great inspiration, and I wish you well in this next year. Enjoy your birthday dinner, you deserve it!

    Reply
  103. Ana (Ana Puede) says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    FELIZ CUMPLEANOS KATH!!!

    Reply
  104. Sarah says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Happy birthday! Today is also my late grandmother’s birthday. She was a great lady. Hope you wear your opals today. 🙂

    Reply
  105. Holly says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. KATH! HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!

    Reply
  106. Jenn (Eating Bender) says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    I have always loved the way you celebrate your birthdays 🙂 Waking up at 6:26 – that just makes me smile. I’ve got a numbers game that I stick to on my birthday, too: born at 8:07 in 1987 weighing 8 lbs, 7 oz.! I try to wake up at 8:07 every year.

    Loved the tribute from your mom. What a great story!

    Enjoy your day, Kath!!

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  107. Kath says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Andrea,
    Same hospital – cool!!

    Fancy,
    I didn’t realize that. I’m not sure if it’s fixable (I didn’t put it there) but I will look into it.

    Alison + Sage,
    Haha – HBD to you too!

    Kath

    Reply
  108. Meghan says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Happy Birthday Kath!!

    I’d like to thank you for your obsession with oatmeal because it has turned into MY obsession with oatmeal!

    I’m a student so I don’t really have enough time in the morning to do your whole process so I just use Wegman’s instant plain oatmeal with flax and fiber and add the mix-ins. My favorite so far is one packet of the oatmeal made with milk, 1 whole banana, 1 tsp of apple butter and 1 tbsp of organic peanut butter. The peanut butter really makes it happen.

    Thanks for all the tips and happy birthday again! 🙂

    Reply
  109. Emily, homecookedem says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a cute rock story! Love the birthday oats!! 🙂

    Reply
  110. Jacqueline says

    October 26, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Happy Brithday Kath! 🙂
    I love your candle oats!

    Reply
  111. stacey says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! Love the post from your mom!

    Reply
  112. Jennifer says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a fabulous day and a wonderful dinner tonight.

    P.S. What an awesome story – I love that they still have the rock.

    Reply
  113. Alison says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I love that they still have the rock too – AND that you get to take it with you to your new home! What a fun birthday guest post from your mother. Happy GIVE BIRTH day to Mama KERF!

    Reply
  114. Alison says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    Whoops – and happy birthday to you!! haha that was the biggest reason for my comment and I missed saying HB!

    Reply
  115. Biz says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Happy Birthday! Have two glasses of wine tonight! 😀

    Reply
  116. Organic Ashley says

    October 26, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Happy Birthday Kath!! I love your blog so much. i think the way you eat is such a great role model for people who are striving to eat healthy and enjoy their foods. Thanks for all the dedication!

    Reply
  117. Julia says

    October 26, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I’m from Newton, MA and I was born at Newton-Wellesley Hospital too! I also know Route 20 very well and how difficult it is to drive on it in the dark. Such a cute story!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATH!!!!!

    Reply
  118. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 26, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    happy bday kath!!! you have accomplished so much at such a young age – i wish i had been half as motivated and self aware as you are 6 years ago when i turned 26. have a great day!

    Reply
  119. Mom says

    October 26, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Julia and everyone! Thanks for your kind words about the rock story. At work today, I’ve heard several stories about babies born in cars (after I told mine.) Yikes!

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  120. Susan says

    October 26, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    Ohmygosh, that rock story is SO sweet!! And birthday oats are so appropriate for you Kath, Happt Bee-day!!!

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  121. Alex says

    October 26, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    HaPpY 26th + 1 bIrThDaY kAtH!!!!! I hope you’ve had an enjoyable-and-delicious-food-eating day!!! 🙂

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  122. gina (fitnessista) says

    October 26, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    hope you’re having a very happy birthday <3

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  123. Marianne says

    November 5, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    Happy belated birthday 🙂

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  124. Danielle says

    November 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Happy belated birthday! October 26th is also my husband’s birthday so I think it’s a great day to be born 🙂 Love the story from your mom!

    Danielle

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