****This post does contain affiliate links.****** I received a Fitbit for Christmas. I have been wearing my Fitbit Charge II a month now, and I’m obsessed. I love this thing. I sleep with it, I check it 50 times a day, and by the way, I now always know what time it is. Plus, I see my text messages faster. I wrote a full review on all the neat-o things this technology can do, over at Monterey Premier. Here’s a […]
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I reached a low point the other day. I was standing in the Wednesday night supper line at church with my two smallest boys, and I had what could only be described as some sort of hypoglycemic brain shut down. As in, my brain stopped functioning for a solid 2 minutes. It was embarrassing. I know those women in the supper line will probably always think I’m bonkers now. John David and Daniel were standing beside me, clinking their trays […]
» Read moreThese are the kinds of fun things we get to do in Classical Conversations, our home school tutoring service and curriculum. Look closely at his picture to see if you can find the eel coming out of the coral. (Hint: middle-left, It’s a profile with an eye.) Classical Conversations is a rigorous way to approach home schooling, but it is also fun. It has definitely raised the educational bar for us. ******** If you felt like you were reading the […]
» Read moreI thought it was so exciting to participate in such a huge event! People come from all around the world to run in the Big Sur Marathon. But did you know? There’s also a half marathon, a 5K, and a 3K, that are all a part of it. Silly me. I volunteered to go at Daniel’s pace, so rest assured, there was no running for me. So why am I still so gosh darn proud of the Dan Man? Well, most […]
» Read moreThis post is written by Justin Cox, BS Exercise Science, CSCS, strength coach and down to earth, no-nonsense fitness blogger. He is also my online personal trainer. I like what he has to say here about calling out the hype and building a consistent, simple, effective routine. –April Everyday we see ‘gurus’ pitching the ultimate 12 week plan, or 6 weeks to sexy, or how to get the flat sexy stomach you have always wanted in just 20 minutes per […]
» Read moreSomething wonderful has happened to me lately, as a result of working with Coach Justin Cox. No, I haven’t lost any weight yet. It’s only been three weeks. Actually, I’ve gained 3 pounds, so let’s not focus on that… What I’m actually referring to is this. Some of you may remember that I have terrible psoriasis of the fingernails, and it has hit an all time high level of UGLY this year. I didn’t even know it was possible for […]
» Read moreThere are so many exciting things going on in our chilly little Northern Cal world, it’s hard to keep my head on straight! Alan is in the middle of a mid-term schedule that has him pretty stressed. He actually has to go out of town later this week to test out a drone parachute that he designed. Woohoo! Alan and I are so different. No one would ever, in a billion years, ask me to design ANYTHING. Thanks to this […]
» Read moreLife Skills Week: The Ugly: We just got through two loooong nights of babies crying with ear pain. It was the kind of inconsolable crying that has me afraid of what tonight holds. We had a horrible Wednesday, but this was a pretty great Thursday. Do you know why I love Thursday? I love Thursday because it is COMMITMENT-FREE!!!!!! Insert Hallelujah Chorus Video: No church activities or sports events on these two days!! I know all fellow chauffeur parents understand […]
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San Diego Day 1: I have never been so badly in need of a vacation as I was this Spring Break. Actually, I’ve lived in need of a vacation since June 2013. I promise I wasn’t always this tired and whiny. There were actually lots of years where I felt relaxed and happy. I was busy, but it was a healthy level of busy. I want to get back to that healthy level of busy, but happy again!!! Forget […]
» Read more10 Random Thoughts from an Exhausted Mom (It was a long day.) 1. How many boys, ages 9 down to 20 months, will fit in a standard American bathtub? At least four, as my children have proved. I’m sure if I had another child, they would show me how to fit five. 2. What does desperation sound like when it’s time to cook supper? “Here, boys, play with this bowl of water in the floor while I finish cooking.” 3. […]
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