Christmas Magic

One of the things that makes this season so wonderful is that it is an excuse to slow down the pace of life and do things that we don't normally get to do.  

Like puzzles.  

And full days spent in the kitchen baking and decorating cookies.

And Hikes through the nature trail in the middle of the day.

And Candlelight Christmas Service to remember the reason for our hope and peace.

These are the things I cherish, the things that I look forward to all year long.  Before too long, we'll be back to the break-neck pace of life.  Running to meetings, and sports practices, and doctor appointments.

But for now, more of this please.  More forgetting about what day it is, more hours without looking at our phones, and more of my family please.

Game-Changer

I am unapologetically a Biohacker.   If you've read my previous post on Biohacking, you'll know that we all Biohack in little ways.  Yup, you do too.  But I found a BIG way to change the course of my health.

Here's how it happened for me: 

In June of 2019 I was at my daughter's Horse riding lesson when her trainer started talking about some new crazy product she was taking.  She could not stop talking about her increased energy, decreased allergy symptoms, leveled out moods (*ahem* not a small feat with women)... and the way it had changed her sleep.

That's where my ears perked up.

Momentum

I believe in the power of MOMENTUM.   

Some days I’m going downhill and everything comes easy.   

Other days, it’s a constant uphill battle.    

But I believe in the power of that first leap…step…or even crawl.  

Lacing up my shoes and stepping out the door for a run even when my body is begging me not to.

Writing that first sentence in an apology in order to try to restore a relationship.

Mustering the willpower to turn down a cookie because I know I won’t be able to turn down another one…or two…or three after that. 

I’m working towards my goal.  It seems so lofty and distant, but the minute I take that first step, it suddenly feels a lot more manageable.

I'm a Biohacker

The first time I heard that word, I had many thoughts...and none of them were good. 

Futuristic, New Age, Sinister, Cult-ish are just a few of the things that popped into my head.  They were grouped into that category with "Things I would never want to touch with a 10-foot-pole".  But when I took the time to research what it truly means, I realized just how life changing (and not even the least bit scary) it was.

The Daily Grind...

I’m done. 

I’ve had it.

And with these words, I throw my hands up and either launch into a tirade about why life isn’t fair, or I recede to my room and flop on the bed (only to be interrupted by my 4-year-old minutes later asking if I can fix his lego creation.  Go ask your father, kiddo.).

Planning out Summer Childcare

Summer break is only 4 days away!  The temps are rising, the bedtimes are being pushed back little by little, and the ice cream treats are flowing like syrup at the local IHOP!  And if you're a working mom and you're anything like me, you're probably panicking a right now about summer childcare!  

Don't freak out!  Take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and 

let's tackle this Summer Childcare monster together.

On the Brink...

There are those days when you just KNOW that you are on the edge of a huge change.  It comes in all forms:  A toddler who was given too much sugar by that well-meaning grandmother (and now you are dealing with the fall-out), A husband’s face when he walks through the door to find you’ve decided to tackle that home improvement project (with no forethought of finances or materials needed), the pit in your stomach when you’re turned around to face the mirror after foolishly telling your hairstylist, “Just do what you think looks best! I’m ready for change!”

You know the feeling.  Life is about to bypass your normal routine and go straight to a new alternate reality.

Balance

The older I get the more I learn that life is about balance.  Give a little, get a little.  It applies to everything.   My life is richer when I seek to perfect that balance in each aspect.