Sharing Goals Monthly goals really motivate me. I like creating lists and having attainable things to achieve. I could just write a list in a journal or keep it on the computer, but I've gotten back in the habit of sharing them on the blog again. Sharing goals is that extra push I need to keep myself accountable. If you don't have a blog, or don't feel comfortable … [Read more...]
Sleep: 4 things I’ve been doing instead
Sleep I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with sleep. I love to sleep, and I hate when I can't get enough of it. I also love, love, love when my children sleep through the night or sleep in late (I'm talking 6:30 or 7 am late,) or take a nap. They are more pleasant to be around, they are less demanding, and they have more energy (if that's possible?) in a good … [Read more...]
Vacations needed after you’ve just been on Vacation
Vacations Even though we just got back from my Birthday Vacation, I'm in desperate need of another vacation. Are vacations ever really that relaxing? There's all the excitement of going, and then you try to squeeze in as many fun things as you can while you're there. Plus, if it's a family vacation, like we just had, the kids add a whole other element to it. Let's just say … [Read more...]
Current Favorites Friday
My Current Favorites I've written a few "favorites" posts before (You can read HERE and HERE,) but today is my first one on MY current favorites. Sometimes as parents, we forget to check in and see what we like because we're so focused on the kids. I mean I can't remember the last time I saw a movie with "real" people in it. Oh wait. Does Paddington Bear count? I mean … [Read more...]
Family Friday, Holiday Edition
TGIF Happy Friday! Has it been a really long week for anyone else? I'm pretty excited to be heading out tonight with some twin moms for our holiday party. Speaking of holidays, I wanted to share a little about our Thanksgiving, and also show/tell you about how we're getting ready for Christmas. Thanksgiving We had a really nice Thanksgiving. As you'll remember, I … [Read more...]