Running, being a girl mom, changing lives.
We are making a big move in about a month. We are going to be living in a totally different place without the scenery we currently have. No matter where we end up it will be considerably colder in the winter. We are saying good bye to Florida and hello to somewhere else. As we … Continue reading Soaking it all up
I did it. I am now part of the club of people that have run a half marathon. I am two days out and I am so proud of myself. I am sore but mostly a good sore. I ran the Race to the Cave half marathon in Woodville, Alabama. The course was beautiful and … Continue reading My 1st Half Marathon
Family self-care is not something that I see a lot of people talking about. Maybe they don't call it that. I really think that should be a thing. Maybe it is and I just don't have the right name for it. Here's how I see family self-care: everyone has their own time, parents/partners/grandparents/adults have time … Continue reading Family self-care
Being a mom is great. I have gotten away from talking about that part of my life here. I have focused on my fitness journey for the last month or more. Fitness and self-care are very important. However, being a mom is amazing. My sweet girl is 4 and a powerhouse. She loves learning. I … Continue reading Reading routines
Ahh the joys of packages arriving. My 4 year old A loves to check for boxes. She seems to think they are for her. Thanks pandemic, Christmas, and her birthday for those thoughts. Hahaha. Today she was excited there was a box at our door. She brought it in and asked if it was her. … Continue reading Invest in you
Being a mom is the best. I absolutely adore being a mom. Watching A grow and do new things is my favorite favorite part of every day. She is growing so fast and doing new things all the time. I love that she wants to play and create with me. Her imagination is amazing. We … Continue reading Just one more minute…
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
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
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
