Fitting in fitness is hard enough as it is but when you work full time and have a family it may seem nearly impossible at times. From the time my daughter was born (she is 3 now) up until August I worked weekends and holidays only, which left me plenty of time to work out during the week if I planned appropriately. I used to say to all my friends who worked full time it's not … [Read more...]
A day at the Minnesota Children’s Museum
While visiting family, we had a great day at the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul. Some of my favorite faces from that day... … [Read more...]
Squishy’s Goals for 2012 | Teaching Children to Set Goals LINK-UP
Last week I wrote a post about teaching your children to set goals and how the new year was a perfect time to do this. Last night Squishy woke up after midnight crying and unwilling to lay back down. My hunch that he was hungry (having turned down dinner all night) was correct. We headed to the kitchen and he slammed a sippy cup of almond milk and noshed on some crackers. After his tears were … [Read more...]
How to celebrate the New Year with children!
Celebrating new years for me used to mean getting all dolled up and spending time with friends. Now that I have met and married my soul mate (our dating anniversary is new years day ...) and started our own family, celebrating the new year is more about spending time with my family. I found some fun ideas on Pinterest for you to involve your children in celebrating the New … [Read more...]
My baby isn’t a baby anymore
Dear Squishy, Today you climbed up on my lap and said, "I'm NOT baby anymore, I'm Squishy." While you used your real name, I looked up at my mom in horror. Had the day she been warning me about finally come to fruition? I cried... ( a real tear people!) My uterus ached... Finally I turned back to you and said, "Yes, silly boy. You are not a baby anymore, … [Read more...]