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...]
March 2018 Goals: Breathe through the Stress
March 2018 March 2018 is here, and I'm definitely ready for this new month. I want more sunshine, less crying, and less stress. I'm not completely sure the last one will happen. We have some major family events happening, and it's going to take a lot of focus and deep breaths to get through it. Well, at least for me. As I've mentioned before, I suffer from anxiety and … [Read more...]
No Resolutions, Just Goals for 2018
No Resolutions I used to be a resolution person. I'd decide to start a diet or start to exercise, or even look for a new job on January 1st of the new year. I'd start out strong, but fizzle out quick. As I've gotten older, I've found that making vague long-term promises to myself really doesn't work. I've found a way to keep myself accountable with small, achievable monthly … [Read more...]
December 2017 Goals with a November Review
December 2017 Goals How can I be writing out my December 2017 goals? I'm honestly not sure what happened to November. One minute I was trying to figure out what to do with all the leftover Halloween candy, and the next thing I know it was Thanksgiving. It went by in such a blur, I'm not even sure that I accomplished one thing from my goal list. Mostly because I can't even … [Read more...]
New Kid at the Gym: How to Adjust
New Kid It's hard being the new kid just about anywhere. Moving to a new home, starting at a new school, and making new friends is challenging. But, kids are pretty resilient. It's us adults that often have a hard time with change. I've actually been having a hard time with change lately. It's nothing huge or life shattering, but it's a pretty big part of my life. After … [Read more...]