Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday, Monday... Can't Trust That Day
First things first, if you haven't been over to read Marc & Angels inspiring posts now is a good time to start! With 52 Monday Morning Stress Reducers it surley will help you to get a leg up on the week. I know I sure could have used to take some of their advice this morning. Some mornings I have the amazing ability to get 3 kids dressed fed and out the door in 30 min..including myself. I really can't tell u how I do it but I do & on these mornings I feel like I have Superhero powers..today wasn't one of those mornings. Sometimes it is just not possible, one little thing can backfire and it's all over: let the madness begin. The car can be started ..I can be standing in the doorway and then bam it happens. "I peed" coming from the stairs and a 4 yr old who emerges needing a new set of clothes 5 min after he was dressed.. an upset stomach sending another one into the bathroom for not 5 not 10 but 15 good minutes no matter how much I plead I finally give up knowing I am not winning this battle..he will be done when he's done..tick tock tick tock..I hear a lot from other Moms how lucky I am to have all boys, that girls require so much more fuss with their clothes hair etc..tell this to my 15 yr old who spends three times as long doing his hair then I do and freaks if his favorite jeans aren't washed.. today apparently wasn't a good hairday and between the straightener and the blow dryer nothing was working out for him.. all of this occurring at 2 min to 7:30 when I am set to leave. But like I told myself at least it wasn't like last Monday when I woke up to a flat tire and a big old screw sticking out of the sidewall...Yes Monday is almost over..the highlight of mine being: Leaving my coffee on top of the car this evening only to drive off and listen to Jake shriek "Bird Poop" as it spilled all over his window..then believing it..driving to the car wash..sitting in there watching the magic bubbles reach for my coffee and it was "Ohhhhh really oops wow?!? That was my frikin coffee."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Loving Every Minute of It
I haven't written a ton lately.. I have been doing things like trying to stir up some business..cooking mad amounts of food..not eating enough..doing lots of homework..playing scrabble on my phone..talking more than I am listening..visiting the dentist..running around after boys..handwashing dishes..playing around..watching a little TVland..sleeping 5 hrs a night..thinking about Easter..thinking about the endless list of things I have to do..tonight I am taking a little break..half the house is almost clean..the rest can wait until tomorrow..my homework is all done except for my fav class which I will do this weekend..there is an Easter Egg hunt to be had in the morning and I think getting nails and toes done might sooth my soul a little..hope you have a great weekend whatever you may be diggin on..
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
20 Things On Tuesday
This Weeks Topic: You
1. Wake up a half hour earlier every day than you normally do..graduate to an hour once your body is used to it use this time to reflect on the day before and anticipate the day ahead.
2. Treat every one you meet today from the lady behind the counter serving your coffee, to the customer seeking your service to the mailman as if they are the most important person in the world.
3. One of the best things you can do for your body when you wake up: before you go for a cup of coffee drink a glass of warm lemon water to give your insides a bath.
4. Eat something good for your body to start the day..raw foods, soy milk, steel cut oats infused with green tea, whole grain toast with orange marmalade..take the time to enjoy it..
5. Smile throughout the day even if you don't feel like doing so..it will surely brighten your mood
6. Pay random compliments to people you encounter..acknowledge a pretty dress, a new haircut, a darling child...spread the love
7.Eat your veggies for lunch..fresh salads..snack on things like almonds, hummus and fresh fruit between meals
8. Take your vitamins
9. Make smoothies when your on the go..yogurt, ground flax seed, berries, bananas, ice, fresh orange juice and greens if you dare..your body will love you for it
10. Take the time to enjoy a hot bath once in a while..experiment with oils and salts..clear your mind and just be
11. If life ever has you down look up..study what you see..the beautiful stars in the sky can really make you and silly problems suddenly insignificant
12. Get out and move..walk for 15 min if that's all the time you have..start your morning with a swim..stretch..dance..get the jogging stroller going...just keep moving
13.If you have children take them to do something fun regularly..let them take turns picking..the zoo..museum..a train ride..it is just important to have that time together no matter what they choose..the family that has fun together stays together..it's true!
14.Nix the processed food from the house..gradually decrease the amount you bring home..this is something that will take a little time but oh so worth it..you'll find you'll have more left in your wallet after a shopping trip too
15.When you do things you'd rather not be try and treat them as though they are meaningful and meditative..even something as mundane as cleaning the house..use natural cleaning products..they are cheap and better for you and your home..white vinegar..rubbing alcohol..baking soda..and newspaper..it's about all you need..find a favorite essential oil..and add a drop here and there in your cleaning solution or a few drops in your laundry..I like lavender it is a calming and soothing scent.
16.Tell the people that you love that you love them every day , it will lift your heart to do so
17.Treat yourself once in a while, even if it's just once a month..if you are strapped for cash look for coupons and use them to get your nails done..those tired shoulders massaged or a few bright highlights to frame your face..buy a flirty pair of earrings or sexy panties even if you are the only one seeing them..these little things can go a long way
18. Love yourself..and know what that really means..continue on your path until you find out..when you do it as if you have found the holy grail..the secret to living this thing called life
19.If you are going to spend your time with someone whether it be a husband boyfriend date or friend make sure you aren't wasting your time..life is too short to be wasted on bad company
20.Buy yourself flowers...You're worth it!
1. Wake up a half hour earlier every day than you normally do..graduate to an hour once your body is used to it use this time to reflect on the day before and anticipate the day ahead.
2. Treat every one you meet today from the lady behind the counter serving your coffee, to the customer seeking your service to the mailman as if they are the most important person in the world.
3. One of the best things you can do for your body when you wake up: before you go for a cup of coffee drink a glass of warm lemon water to give your insides a bath.
4. Eat something good for your body to start the day..raw foods, soy milk, steel cut oats infused with green tea, whole grain toast with orange marmalade..take the time to enjoy it..
5. Smile throughout the day even if you don't feel like doing so..it will surely brighten your mood
6. Pay random compliments to people you encounter..acknowledge a pretty dress, a new haircut, a darling child...spread the love
7.Eat your veggies for lunch..fresh salads..snack on things like almonds, hummus and fresh fruit between meals
8. Take your vitamins
9. Make smoothies when your on the go..yogurt, ground flax seed, berries, bananas, ice, fresh orange juice and greens if you dare..your body will love you for it
10. Take the time to enjoy a hot bath once in a while..experiment with oils and salts..clear your mind and just be
11. If life ever has you down look up..study what you see..the beautiful stars in the sky can really make you and silly problems suddenly insignificant
12. Get out and move..walk for 15 min if that's all the time you have..start your morning with a swim..stretch..dance..get the jogging stroller going...just keep moving
13.If you have children take them to do something fun regularly..let them take turns picking..the zoo..museum..a train ride..it is just important to have that time together no matter what they choose..the family that has fun together stays together..it's true!
14.Nix the processed food from the house..gradually decrease the amount you bring home..this is something that will take a little time but oh so worth it..you'll find you'll have more left in your wallet after a shopping trip too
15.When you do things you'd rather not be try and treat them as though they are meaningful and meditative..even something as mundane as cleaning the house..use natural cleaning products..they are cheap and better for you and your home..white vinegar..rubbing alcohol..baking soda..and newspaper..it's about all you need..find a favorite essential oil..and add a drop here and there in your cleaning solution or a few drops in your laundry..I like lavender it is a calming and soothing scent.
16.Tell the people that you love that you love them every day , it will lift your heart to do so
17.Treat yourself once in a while, even if it's just once a month..if you are strapped for cash look for coupons and use them to get your nails done..those tired shoulders massaged or a few bright highlights to frame your face..buy a flirty pair of earrings or sexy panties even if you are the only one seeing them..these little things can go a long way
18. Love yourself..and know what that really means..continue on your path until you find out..when you do it as if you have found the holy grail..the secret to living this thing called life
19.If you are going to spend your time with someone whether it be a husband boyfriend date or friend make sure you aren't wasting your time..life is too short to be wasted on bad company
20.Buy yourself flowers...You're worth it!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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