On Track This summer I feel like I've lost my way a bit. I've been tired, stressed, and can't seem to find the motivation to get anything done until the last minute. Our schedule has been all over the place, and I really feel like I need to get back on track. I'm just not good without a solid routine. First, I've had a pretty good case of writer's block, if you hadn't … [Read more...]
Learning to Say No…Without the Guilt
Say No As I mom, I say no to my kids all the time. "No, you can't have another treat." "Can you stay up until 10 pm? No." "No, you can't jump off the couch and onto your brother." However, when it comes to myself, it's harder to say no. I like to keep busy, but sometimes I overwhelm myself. Too many activities, too much work, and not enough rest. Getting sick this … [Read more...]
Single Mom…for a Whole Week
Single Mom I just survived a whole week as a single mom. I know. I know. A week doesn't seem like a lot. Especially considering my boys are older now. But, it was still a challenge for me. Between school activities, their extracurricular activities, and my work, it was a long, tiring week. Big Deal. In the grand scheme of things, a week is a very short amount of … [Read more...]
Falling off the Healthy Eating Wagon
Healthy Eating I've been on a wellness journey for about 3 years now. It's not always easy, and food is always the most challenging aspect for me. Recently, I've had a setback when it comes to healthy eating. I wish I could say it stemmed from a certain incident, like my car accident, but in reality, it had been happening gradually for a while. While my accident, and the … [Read more...]
April 2018 Goals, with a March Update
April 2018 Goals Spring is here, and it's time for April 2018 goals. OK. So, Mother Nature did NOT get the memo in Wisconsin, since we have snow in the forecast this week. However, I'm not going to let this crazy weather get me down. We had a great IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting for the twins, got everyone registered for summer school, and signed Mr. B up for … [Read more...]