It’s been a busy week or more here at home. My sole focus has been on getting The Teen ready for college. Should I even call him “The Teen” anymore?? I’ve got to come up with another moniker for him on the blog. Anyway, that’s why I haven’t posted in several days. I cannot multi-task…
Gosh, I wanted to do a welcoming in August post, and here we are, at almost the halfway mark! This month is already flying by fast! Anyway, you know I have to start with a picture of my August Beanie Babies! I have the little Back-To-School Bear, and the Birthday Bear is out! August is…
Good Monday to you! I am in the middle of a household overhaul! I’m finally getting myself together mentally enough to take on this. I have a plan, and on the days when my body will give me a little excess energy, things will happen! I’m excited about everything and looking forward to having some…
Happy Tuesday! We had a slow weekend around our home. It was quite cloudy, just the perfect weather for staying in and vegging out. I did a few chores I wanted to tackle, but I didn’t push myself too hard. My body needed to rest, so I let it rest as much as I needed…
I can remember when I was a teenager and had the music too loud in my bedroom, my parents would tell me to “dial it down a notch”. I said the same thing as an elementary school librarian when my students got a little too rowdy during class time. Have you ever had the pleasure…
Walking is one of my favorite ways to exercise. It’s low-impact and perfect for where I am in my fitness journey. I usually walk in my neighborhood, which is close to home, but sometimes I like to walk at a nearby fitness trail, so I need to take my phone, keys, and driver’s license. That’s…
I was thinking today how nice it is when someone thinks of you and lets you know. I had this happen to me twice last week, and it really brightened my day! My aunt and uncle were on vacation in Tennessee and were at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chatanooga. I was sitting in my recliner,…
How many times have you promised yourself that this was the summer you would prioritize your fitness and health? If you’re like me, you’ve probably said it for over a decade. Two, if I’m being honest. With our son recently graduating high school, I’ve entered a new season of parenting, and this season seems less…