I mentioned in my last post that if it doesn’t help pay the bills or raise my children, I’ve had to let it fall to the wayside. The weight of responsibilities is real, and as a result, I have had to seriously take a step back and re-evaluate what I spend my time on. I also mentioned that there is a third category that has squeaked it’s way onto my priority list ~ the things that fulfill me and make…
For years I have had a bad habit of double (and even triple) booking myself. Enjoying so many things coupled with my desire to help people, I often committed to things without really thinking it through. Sometimes this resulted in being unable to really do my best and other times it resulted in me feeling frenzied like a chicken with my head cut off. And if there’s one thing I hate, it’s that. While I enjoy a certain level of…
IT’S JANUARY!!!! So let’s just dive in then, shall we? I really like how the author laid out her project, but once again, I’ll be modifying along the way ~ except for this month, which was completely perfect. January’s Goal is to Boost Energy. There are 5 ways listed to help achieve this: * Go to sleep earlier * Exercise Better * Toss, Restore, Organize *Tackle a nagging task *Act more energetic I can tell you right now that I…
Okay, so I have my list of 12 Commandments – the rules to remember while I work to achieve each month’s resolutions. Next I wanted to list my Secrets of Adulthood. Once again, I liked Gretchen’s list, but for obvious reasons didn’t copy it. {ie. plagerizing her book is not only illegal, but also isn’t going to help me in this process}. So, while I kept a few of the ones she had on her list, this list is genuine…
I love to read. But it’s something I have to give myself permission to do, because when I’m reading a book, nothing else gets done. NOTHING. Which is why I haven’t read much in the past year, except for the times we are at the condo in Whitefish. In fact, one week we were there, I read SIX books. It was pure heaven. But this last time (September 2014), I bought and read just one book. One book that I…
**Because this post is incredibly personal and such a sensitive topic for those involved, no timeline or names will be given. So, if at times it seems a little cryptic, please understand why** I received the phone call shortly after he was born, and although my heart leapt and a huge smile spread across my face, I was immediately struck by something deeper. Something I hadn’t really considered ~ but knowing he was laying there, and although loved (SO loved), not…
Despite numerous google searches, I totally missed it and didn’t know Malibu was in heat. #rookie But she was – and Axel did not miss his chance(s). Consequently she became large with child puppies. We were coming home from the condo on her 8 week due date and our friend texted to say she was showing labour signs. So we prayed we’d make it in time. And we did. Because she went to 9 weeks. I came home from work…
The kids and I recently spent some time with my cousins in Northern Alberta. Because we had a few errands to run in Edmonton on one of the days, we decided to find an outdoor pool and make a day of it. So we (my cousin lol) googled *fun outdoor pools* – and the first to come up was Oliver Outdoor Pool. Check out this photo! Now, I don’t know about you but we thought this pool looked awesome! The…
I love holidays. I was made for them. So when the Captain won two flights anywhere Westjet flies, my heart skipped a beat. I mean, we had a few glitches in the beginning with the timing and original expiration of the vouchers, but when it all got taken care of, my heart resumed skipping. And we were able to fulfill our dream and promise of taking the kids with us on a tropical getaway. It did of course cost a…
I did it again! I sported a bikini on our Mexican vacay, and despite not being as fit as I’d like to be, I rocked it anyways. Even when Jonah giggled and said *Mom, your tummy looks like a mouth*. #yesihaverolls I don’t have a *perfect* body, and there are still improvements to be made. But it’s mine….my body…and I love it. I love my shape, and the way I look….and I loved finally wearing all my cute bikinis too.…