Running, being a girl mom, changing lives.
What's in a routine? Well that depends on who you are. Our lives are all different and therefore our routines will never look or be the same. However, I becoming a firm believer of having routines in place to make things easier. As a teacher, routines are important to keep a classroom running smoothly. Students … Continue reading Routines
Ahh Monday. Normally the start of a new work week. Normally hated by most. Today, I do not have to work. J and A went back to school and work after a very long break. I am in the quiet of our home and it is so different. Instead of just lounging about for the … Continue reading Work in Progress
Here we are on the final day of 2020, a year I am most certainly happy to put behind me as I am sure are most people. This year has brought much heartache for my family and I just do not wish to relive it. I am looking onward to 2021 with hope filled eyes. … Continue reading Running into a New Year
I've read many things about choosing a word or phrase to define your year. I've never done it but have been intrigued by it in the past. Therefore I have decided that my word for 2021 is 'Create' or creative. These words are going to help me truly focus on myself and doing what I … Continue reading Word of the Year
Ahhh the day after Christmas. What a wonderful day of the year for me. I am currently on the treadmill. Just walking today. Yesterday I received news that my great aunt and A's great great aunt passed away very early in the morning. She had been sick with stupid cancer. I am glad that A … Continue reading A Christmas Reflection
Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for several years. This is because I enjoy food; eating and cooking. I like to be able to bring people together and show appreciation. For years I decided that there was too much greed taking place on Christmas and would rather celebrate and focus on Thanksgiving. There probably is … Continue reading As Christmas Nears
Yesterday I did not hit my step goal for the first time in a hundred and thirty something days. While there's a twinge of disappointment I am okay with it. Things like this happen. Yesterday was the service for my Pepaw. It was a nice service and super super cold. After the service I just … Continue reading The end of a streak
My paternal grandfather passed away this past Monday. I have some great memories with my Pepaw. He was an interesting character for sure. Sadly A never met him. Things are complicated. Life is complicated. We traveled north to be at home for the service which will take place on a Saturday and will be short … Continue reading Cold runs
Maybe you aren't too drawn in by this title, but indulge for a few moments. This is not a list of what I need to do in the next few days or weeks. Here comes a list of things to do that maybe will get you headed in a direction you never thought was possible. … Continue reading Things to Do
Here is the last part of vacation review. You can check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Hahaha.. when you don't write about things immediately you forget what happened on what days. I realized that we actually didn't have a lazy Tuesday on vacation that was actually Wednesday. Oh well it happens to … Continue reading Vacation Part 3
