Feb 05
This is me on the treadmill at the gym! For month 5 of my own personal parenting plan, I have been working on going to the gym 3 times per week so that I have more energy to be present for my kids and more energy to hang out and spend time with them. I …
Jan 28
Hey there! It’s a great day here where I live. We just had a snow storm come through and clear out the nasty nasty air we had been having for the last few weeks. I can breathe again! Well, as you know, each month I have been working on a new parenting goal to help …
Jan 21
I can’t believe we are on month 5 of the parenting plan already and so far I feel like I have made so much progress if I look back to the first month. Baby steps are so much easier for me and I have tried to set attainable goals for myself that I can actually …
Jan 15
Well, for my parenting plan, this month I’m working on going to the gym 3 or more times a week so I can have more energy to spend some extra quality time with my kids. It’s a New Year’s Resolution of sorts. Last week I went to the gym 4 times. I haven’t found that …
Jan 08
I took it upon myself to have a social media and blogging break while my kids were out of school for Christmas break. It was wonderful and I feel more centered, but it’s also good to be back as I love writing about my experiences as a Mom and I love to keep trying to …
Nov 23
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Ours was perfect filled with friends, family and great food and lots of ping pong :). This year I have been taking baby steps and working toward being a better Mom. I have noticed an overall sense of peace, contentment and love in our home since I have …
Nov 15
I don’t think I ever wrapped up month 3 before moving on to month 4. So, in month 3 I have been working on giving my kids more hugs and reporting on the results each week. The results have been incredible, I can’t even begin to say how helpful this challenge has been to me …
Oct 24
If you’ve forgotten, this month I’ve been working on giving my kids more hugs and then posting on what happens. The last couple weeks have gone really well and we have been a lot closer as a family. It really happened quickly and it was so easy. Why didn’t I try this sooner? This week, …
Sep 05
This kid is so crazy! He hates to take pictures so he always makes funny faces at me because it makes him think I will stop taking his picture. Boy is he wrong! Well, this week’s parenting plan challenge is to be more patient and less annoyed. This really is a challenge for my personality. …
Aug 29
School started this last week for my kids. All 3 are going to school this year with the youngest being in half-day kindergarten at a local charter school. I love watching the kids grow up and achieve great things and become leaders and scholars in their respective classes. However, I always get a little emotional …
