Potty training twins Potty training twins is really hard work. There. I said it. I'm not saying it's harder than training a single child...actually, yes I am. It is twice as hard. We've been at it for a little over 3 weeks, and I'm finally able to talk about it. Or rather, I have time to talk about it since I'm not constantly sitting by a potty chair anymore. Before … [Read more...]
Forty is the new Forty: Happy Birthday to Me!
Forty The day has arrived. As of 9 am this morning, I have joined the club. I am forty. Wow. That feels really weird to say. I mean I know I rarely get carded anymore, being in my pajamas on Saturday nights by 10 pm (Ok. 7pm. Who am I kidding?) is perfectly wonderful, and I have three kids, but forty still doesn't seem real. However, as I've gotten older, I'm learning to … [Read more...]
Preparations and Goodbyes
Preparations Preparations for the Whole30 are done. Well, actually shopping was done in two days, planning was done yesterday, and food preparation was done last night. Today, is the big day! All real food all the time! As I mentioned previously, this is going to be a challenge for me, but I'm up for it. I've read the book a couple of times (well, specific parts a lot of … [Read more...]
A Whole new approach with the Whole30
Whole I've been reading up a lot on whole foods lately. What are whole foods? Well, they are foods that haven't been processed, that don't have added sugar, and basically, just don't need a nutritional label. Real foods like eggs, meat, vegetables, and fruits. Sure, I've been on my healthy eating plan since last May, but I still eat processed foods, sugar, and dairy. As … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning after Easter
Spring Cleaning after Easter Spring cleaning time is here! Well, Spring is here at least. We've had some sunshine, and weather that has allowed us to leave the house without 3 layers. I think that's cause for celebration. Plus, I have a re-cap of our Easter festivities. If you read yesterday's post, you'll also remember that my Auction starts TODAY. So after you're done … [Read more...]