It’s been one of those days. And when those days happen, it’s tempting to dwell on the junk of the day and stick my head in the sand. Seeing how I don’t really like ostriches (one bit me…long story), I don’t need to look like one. But it’s amazing how quickly perspective can change through …
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It’s that time of year. Should you or should you not get the shot? By the numbers ~ Number of times I’ve gotten the flu shot-3 (1999, 2008, 2010) ~ Number of times I’ve gotten the flu- 2 (1999 Type A swab positive, 2008-Type B swab positive, BETTER NOT GET IT THIS YEAR) ~ Number …
Today was a blah day. It’s the week before Thanksgiving. The kids are excited, I’m excited, we’re all so excited that we’re tired and cranky. 😀 So, tonight’s post is one that I’ve been meaning to throw out there for the new readers that are stopping by according to my stats. And it’s quite …
The weekend went by way too fast! It’s 8:30 on Sunday night and I should be asleep by 9 if I’m going to be up at 4:30. Yikes. The saying goes like this… If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. And for some, this is a corny catch phrase, but it perfectly …
Today was a better day. I felt much better, got a nap, made some good food, and watched some great football. Unfortunately, the results of today’s games ruled University of Alabama out of the SEC. We’ve been to the SEC championship for the past two years, but 2 losses this year put us out. …
I promise this is a good thing. Just keep reading. I should have used Lola for this. She’s quite the jealous one. That red color is for a reason, folks. I used this recipe from Matt over at Kitchen of a Runner. I have been reading up on different varieties of whole grain flours to …
It’s been a while for her. But she knew when she saw all the Christmas decorations that it wouldn’t be long until she saw some action. Lola is about to get dusty. Mama Pea’s Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls. I saw this recipe and knew I had to try it, but a lighter version …
That’s just one of the crazy ideas to try when you or your child is sick. Seriously. I read it on the interwebs. It happens when you least expect it and NEVER at a convenient time, but when you’re sick with colds/flu/sinusitis, you HAVE to take steps to take care of yourself, especially if you …
Dear Christmas Spirit Fairy Godmother Queen of all Things Green and Red, You’ve been teasing me since 4th of July with those RIDICULOUS sales of miles of garland at Hobby Lobby. While our little state was melting in 100* weather and 5,000% humidity, you were bravely spreading your chuckle dust down the aisles of ornaments, …
I first became acquainted with Share Our Strength through a blog contest. I got very involved in begging for votes and promising the moon because child nutrition is something very dear to my heart as a kindergarten teacher. As a result of the contest, over $11, 000 dollars was raised for Share Our Strength. Ever …
I do. In my head. Being a kindergarten teacher today was difficult. It’s hard to be perky around my babies when I feel like a worn shoe. I wasn’t running fever when I left, so I assumed I was in the clear. WRONG! I felt ok until lunch and then got slammed by fever and …
I’m not sure which is worse, showing up to the doctor’s office an hour and a half early because I didn’t change all my clocks, or the wonderful shots wearing off and sinus misery sets in again. This one is short and sweet because I’m too tired to function well. When I’m sick, I usually …
November 6, 2009. This was the day I got that phone call from Mom that nobody can be prepared for. He started feeling flu-like symptoms on Tuesday or Wednesday and even made an appt to see the dr. for Friday, but he never made it. Mom found him incoherent and near death, but she had …
I love having the time to make and enjoy a good breakfast. This morning, I woke up to frost on my pumpkin, a sore throat, and pumpkin on my mind. This is starting to be a weekend tradition. But after I really looked beyond the yumminess of pumpkin and noticed the nutrition facts, I need …
So many options and ways of eating and gasp…”dieting” surround us every day. I’ve tried many. I know people who have tried more. But I’m finally ready to get off that train. I’ve found my place with clean eating. It’s been a couple of weeks since I got rid of the sugar in my life. …
My random thoughts for today: ~I’m sleepy! ~I’m hungry! ~I was a slacker this morning! ~I have issues with my exclamation point! ~Why are people such meanholes?! ~ Why did Jimmy crack corn and if I don’t care, why is there a song about it? ~I need new shoes! ~According the Glenn Beck, shoe prices …
This time of year brings about so many good things and this year is no different. I’ve been looking forward to election night for a while. I hope everyone went to vote today. I did! Frankie did! This morning, I woke up with more sinus issues. I got my flu shot yesterday, but …
I wonder what happens after I reach perfection in whatever crazy direction I’m striving? What’s next? Is that the end or is there always more to gain, more to work for, more to obsess over, a new direction to work for perfection? Funny, those were my thoughts about a year ago. A lot has changed …
It’s almost time for my third favorite holiday! (Christmas is first, St. Patrick’s Day is second probably because it’s also my birthday). The older I get, the more fun I have with Halloween. I decorate the house a little more each year. We usually carve one extra pumpkin or buy a couple more little ones. …
It’s no big secret that I’ve been working hard on some changes to my diet and cross training. I’m running regularly, but I haven’t been reaching the higher mileage because frankly, I’m tired. I’m working out 4-5 days a week in heavy lifting and various cardio cross training and I do enjoy that. But I …