Fun, something you don't realize you are missing until BAM!! There it is!
Our sister & brother in law have 2 children close in age to our children which really makes things a lot easier when you think about how compatible you are in the activities you do.
Well unfortunately they live almost 3 hours away, fortunately we / they visit often. It was really great this weekend they came and we swapped children watching so we could each go to the movies. When we got home they had all four kids asleep and we dived right into an adult appropriate movie (something that rarely happens around our very kid friendly home). We visited and laughed and had such a good time. Something that I'll look forward to doing again very soon.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Big Changes
Something big is going to happen. I've known for a while it needed to. It's amazing the stress of change puts on us even when we realize that the change is good. I'm still nervous there's no doubt. Not about the change but about the process of the change. There's those little uncertainties that lay ahead and no matter how much prepping yourself you do it's still nerve wracking. It's going to be okay, it's going to be great. Some great things I'm giving up are going to be replaced by other great things and the not so great things well hopefully they'll go away. Only time will tell. Here's to new beginnings!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Eye Opener
Sometimes the truth hurts even when it's good for us. I've struggled
with my weight now forever and even health complications haven't been
the motivation I've needed. But my four year old saying Mommy why is
your belly so big and making a song out of it is quite an eye opener.
I really want to teach my girls to live healthy by eating properly and exercising. The very best way to do so is be the example. That way they don't have the same struggles I've had. I have a very good life with a loving family so this change should come easy. The inspiration is there.
It's time to learn that 30 minutes a day for exercise isn't asking for to much. It's not just for me it's for my family to. I feel great when I'm on that treadmill starting to sweat and seeing that I'm accomplishing something. Now my daughter asks me if it's time for me to go run, what a great little motivator. My answer is yes, not only for me. I hope that when it's her turn to get on that treadmill it's not from a life long struggle of being overweight but it's because that's just the way it is.
Teach others to do good for themselves by doing something good for yourself.
I really want to teach my girls to live healthy by eating properly and exercising. The very best way to do so is be the example. That way they don't have the same struggles I've had. I have a very good life with a loving family so this change should come easy. The inspiration is there.
It's time to learn that 30 minutes a day for exercise isn't asking for to much. It's not just for me it's for my family to. I feel great when I'm on that treadmill starting to sweat and seeing that I'm accomplishing something. Now my daughter asks me if it's time for me to go run, what a great little motivator. My answer is yes, not only for me. I hope that when it's her turn to get on that treadmill it's not from a life long struggle of being overweight but it's because that's just the way it is.
Teach others to do good for themselves by doing something good for yourself.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Mornings like these
Some times we have mornings that we barely get through, other mornings are as smooth as can be. And then there are the unexpected mornings. That would be today.
Today was a morning where I had only myself to account for. My wonderful husband was home and it was he who was going to do the heavy lifting of getting the girls ready to go. So I was taking it easy and just working through my very own morning routine at a very relaxed pace.
Shortly before it was time to go and just around the same time as I was getting all of my things finished up. I hear the pitter patter of little feet headed down the steps towards me. So I run to the steps and await for my daughter to get close enough to jump into my arms (of course I'm always elated when this happens it's little snuggle when I can sneak one).
Soon enough I notice that she's not happy in fact she's crying. So I asked her what was wrong and she replied with an unexpected answer. She thought I was headed out on a business trip and was I leaving on an airplane. No my love, I'm not. It's a normal work day for me at the office, but the unusual morning routine prompted her to think otherwise.
Out of my two daughters I always thought that my trips affected her the least. How little have I known, how wrong have I been. It's times like these when I have to wonder what else am I not seeing...It's time to truly look at the perspective of others how greatly we might see an others pain.
Today was a morning where I had only myself to account for. My wonderful husband was home and it was he who was going to do the heavy lifting of getting the girls ready to go. So I was taking it easy and just working through my very own morning routine at a very relaxed pace.
Shortly before it was time to go and just around the same time as I was getting all of my things finished up. I hear the pitter patter of little feet headed down the steps towards me. So I run to the steps and await for my daughter to get close enough to jump into my arms (of course I'm always elated when this happens it's little snuggle when I can sneak one).
Soon enough I notice that she's not happy in fact she's crying. So I asked her what was wrong and she replied with an unexpected answer. She thought I was headed out on a business trip and was I leaving on an airplane. No my love, I'm not. It's a normal work day for me at the office, but the unusual morning routine prompted her to think otherwise.
Out of my two daughters I always thought that my trips affected her the least. How little have I known, how wrong have I been. It's times like these when I have to wonder what else am I not seeing...It's time to truly look at the perspective of others how greatly we might see an others pain.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Taking Back Time
There's a 101 different quotes about time and how it's valuable. I think we really under estimate what time actually means and how we so mismanage our time. For instance time spent blogging, what's the benefit to cost ratio for the time spent. We really should ask that each time we allow ourselves to spend time.
We love our families and yet there's never enough time to spend and then there's the choice of this one or that one. And why do we make more time for family that's hours away versus family that lives right around the corner.
Is the kitchen clean enough that i have to say no to my 4 year old who wants me to play playdough? Or how about that time spent away from the kids, is it necessary some times yes it is! We all need to be at our best, do our best and give our best. Just make sure it's the right things we are giving up our best time for. The hockey game, a spotless kitchen is that more important than nurturing our families and loved ones.
Next time ask yourself your time is best spent.
We love our families and yet there's never enough time to spend and then there's the choice of this one or that one. And why do we make more time for family that's hours away versus family that lives right around the corner.
Is the kitchen clean enough that i have to say no to my 4 year old who wants me to play playdough? Or how about that time spent away from the kids, is it necessary some times yes it is! We all need to be at our best, do our best and give our best. Just make sure it's the right things we are giving up our best time for. The hockey game, a spotless kitchen is that more important than nurturing our families and loved ones.
Next time ask yourself your time is best spent.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Our Own Worst Paparazzi
So on the way to work I got lost in thought, which isn't uncommon. Sometimes that's the most quiet time for my brain to have it's say.
It all started because I was thinking about how I start things with vengeance and sometimes mid way through they sort of puff out. I was doing such a good job with my 5k program and poof! One week at a trade show and gone, I was 75% completed through the program. As I reflected back there's a good majority of things like this.
Which lead me into thinking about this blog.. Started it with vengeance and poof. So my brain thinking through as it does was pondering well what would I write about. All my past, my secrets, my skeletons. Nah.. where has the people's self-preservation, self-respect and pride gone. We are own worst paparazzi. Just because you do it, say it, or think it doesn't mean it needs to be out in the world for everyone else to see. Once you put it out there, there is no taking it back.
Let's take ourselves back. If you need to talk over a problem or issue call a friend meet over a cup of coffee. If you really need help see a professional. Take pride in the things you place out for public view. We all need to, let's make today a better day!
It all started because I was thinking about how I start things with vengeance and sometimes mid way through they sort of puff out. I was doing such a good job with my 5k program and poof! One week at a trade show and gone, I was 75% completed through the program. As I reflected back there's a good majority of things like this.
Which lead me into thinking about this blog.. Started it with vengeance and poof. So my brain thinking through as it does was pondering well what would I write about. All my past, my secrets, my skeletons. Nah.. where has the people's self-preservation, self-respect and pride gone. We are own worst paparazzi. Just because you do it, say it, or think it doesn't mean it needs to be out in the world for everyone else to see. Once you put it out there, there is no taking it back.
Let's take ourselves back. If you need to talk over a problem or issue call a friend meet over a cup of coffee. If you really need help see a professional. Take pride in the things you place out for public view. We all need to, let's make today a better day!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Plane View
Yesterday I flew into Chicago and I sat window side which is normal for me. I took in the view from thousands of feet overhead looking down upon trees, fields and rivers again as I normally would. Something that I noticed more than i have before is the roads. Yes something that I use everyday. When you really look at something and see it, it can be quite stunning. Something that I really hadn't noticed before but the shear engineering behind the what I was seeing has to be amazing. The lines were appealing. Straight and winding curving in the direction of the designer. Straight for miles and miles, turns and twists as only the engineer designed them. Most in giant squares some running the course of a river. Whichever it might be next time you have the chance take a look at something from a plane view or otherwise and try and see it a little differently.
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