My boys got COVID, and I got a massive case of guilt. As parents, we're supposed to protect our children. Seeing them sick, hurt, or in any kind of pain is heart-wrenching. Of course, you know you can't keep them in a protective bubble, but it still feels like failure when you can't keep them safe. That's exactly what COVID felt like to me. I debated on telling our … [Read more...]
Healthy Lifestyle: Making Baby Steps Back
My healthy lifestyle went out the window with the Pandemic. Before we were quarantined at home, before the kids were having school at home, and before the World basically shutdown, I had been doing great. I was eating good food, going to the gym almost everyday, and felt great. I didn't think anything could change my healthy lifestyle. Heck, I even wrote a blog post about … [Read more...]
Door County Wisconsin Family Vacation
Door County is the perfect family vacation spot. Even though we are being careful and socially distancing as much as possible, we had to get out of town. We've all been together in the same house since March and were going a little stir crazy. It's also around this time of year that we take some sort of family vacation. From Vegas and Minneapolis to St. Louis and Chicago, we … [Read more...]
2020 School Year: Face to Face or Virtual?
The 2020 school year will be different. If we've learned anything from Spring, it's that things can change quickly. Never did I imagine that when we left school in March that we'd be where we are now. It is scary and stressful, mostly because things are still unknown. So, what is the 2020 school year going to look like? I think that answer will be partially based on … [Read more...]
First Kid Cavity During COVID Crisis
Getting a cavity as a kid can be scary. Let's be real. No one enjoys getting a cavity filled. It's uncomfortable, not to mention expensive. When you add in a pandemic that comes with new procedures and health concerns, it can be even more challenging. Not only is there the fear of the unknown for your child, but you may have your own concerns when it comes to their health and … [Read more...]
