A mother's adventures in fitness and food while living on a budget.
Tag: parenting
Note: This is a stream of consciousness post. It may or may not have a point. đ The bee breaks all kinds of laws humans have thought of to explain things. It shouldnât be able to fly because itâs wings are too small compared to its body. It does that dance thing to talk to … Continue reading The bee
"You know, we don't laugh much around the house," my almost 9-year-old said as we walked home from yet another school event. Don't ask why we walked. It's a long story for another time. "We laugh," his older brother and I said in unison. "You fake laugh all the time, Mom." "No, that's real laughter," … Continue reading 2019 … the need for laughter
As a kid, my mom made a good portion of my clothes. We'd travel to Jo Ann Fabrics and flip through these giant books filled with various patterns. If we were lucky, they'd have some out-of-date ones I'd take home and trace to make my own fashions. We'd pick colors on the color palette designated … Continue reading Making peace with high-waters
âYouâre only job is to vacuum the couch so Iâm not itchy.â I heard this recently during a cleanfest at my home due to Hurricane Dorian. I was not amused, as I assume some other moms wouldnât be. Taking care of everyone else, without caring for yourself, can wear you down. As a mom, you … Continue reading Your one job is many jobs
As a mom, I frequently hear kids and adults talk about being bored. For some it's a way to get out of their responsibilities. Some just don't feel like doing what they've done over and over again. I'd like to offer a way to find adventures. I will admit, these adventures aren't for everyone. One … Continue reading Finding adventures
I love Rachel Hollis. Her book, "Girl, Wash Your Face," has changed my perspective on many things. Her book is divided by lies. They are lies she tells herself. Each chapter addresses one of the lies and how she changed her thinking about them. So, here are a few of the lies I've been telling … Continue reading The lies I tell myself
So, my training has been halted for the past week. I haven't really posted much on social media because I hoped this was a quick something, like a stomach bug. As I described my symptoms to my mom during a semi-frantic phone call, she stopped me and said I may have vertigo. She has had … Continue reading Hello, hello. Vertigo
The detailsThe race: Nags Head Woods 5K When: Weekend of Mother's Day Supports: Hosted by the North Banks Rotary Club, the race benefits various nonprofits supported by the organization. Race features: The race offers a double 5K in which you run a 5k (3.1 miles) at 7 a.m. and then the race at 8 a.m. … Continue reading Race recap: Nags Head Woods 5K
Our neighbor's dog -- it's a sweet dog but jumps on my kids and can be a pain in the butt. It takes a lot of courage and forgiveness to deal with the dog's antics. And courage and forgiveness is something I've been dealing with a lot lately as I tackle some mental aspects of … Continue reading Finding courage and forgiveness
"Writing is a way to let the inside world out." -- Paul Young, author of New York Times bestseller "The Shack" I have to get this out or my heart will explode: A recent notification popped up on Facebook, noting that my dad celebrated 10 years of being a kidney transplant recipient. That was 2011. … Continue reading 2 years seem like a long time
