Double Portion Inspiration

I move at a fast pace!  I wake up, head to the gym, shuffle kids out of bed and then off to school.  My work day begins and after work, most nights, I head to a baseball field.  At some point throughout the day I find time to sleep and cook.  I know I am in a "hectic" season of life.  My boys have their own social calendar and until they can drive, my husband and I are their chauffeurs.   One of the highlights of my week (aside from watching my kids play baseball) is my Saturday morning yoga.  I share a private instructor with a few ladies from my community.  This yoga class is a treat for me.  Many Saturday appointments try to take that 8 am spot, but I discipline myself to do something enjoyable just for me. I enter the dim lit room and can smell the peppermint oil burning to create an instant calming presence.  My crazy rush mode to get to the class (I sometimes wake up late) quickly disappears.  I walk in and move slo...

How did you enjoy losing an hour yesterday?  I appreciate  the longer days.  The only down part for me is waking up early.  It is pitch black outside, but as with anything, my body will adjust to this new time. I've recently started traveling a bit more and find it a challenge to squeeze in my daily workout when I'm on the road.  I learned quickly that I needed to be flexible and adapt a new way to get it done.  My morning exercise routine is valuable and I guard that time on my schedule fiercely.  It is the only time, during most days, that I get time to myself. I now travel with exercise bands and sneakers in my suitcase.  I used to be opposed to bands because I didn't think they accomplished much.  I've always been a bigger fan of free weights.  I was recently taught that muscles don't care if you use free weights or exercise bands.   Your body only recognizes and embraces resistance.   That resistance breaks do...

I love books!  Books are all over my house.  I'm not a mom that buys toys but boy will I spend tons of money on books.  I just enjoy reading. Early on I wanted to instill that same passion into my boys.   Now that my oldest son is heading into his teenage years, I've cleaned out the bookshelf.  But somehow I can't get rid of these childhood favorites. Here are my top 3 choices: I'm Parker:  Crystal Bowman The main character, Parker,  is so inquisitive and asks questions about everything.  He takes the toddler reader on a journey of adventures as he discovers the answers to all of life's BIG questions. Please, Baby, Please:  Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee This book helped my son learn the word please.  Instead of always saying "no" to our young babies this book teaches us to say please, for example, when we need them to go back to bed at 3am in the morning.  You will delve into the life and schedule of a young baby ...

Life is a journey.  From the moment you enter into this world, they are events taking place that are shaping your very existence.  You are the sum total of your experiences .  When you were a newborn, your fragile body could only handle milk.  Anything more and it would wreak havoc on your digestive system.  Whether you were breast fed or received formula, the diet for every newborn is pretty much the same.  As your body's system grows and develops, your parents slowly introduce solid foods.  It's normally an exciting time for parents when they are able to introduce something new to a diet that's been the same for about 4-6 months.  Fruits and vegetables are mashed and served so that the young recipient doesn't choke on food bits because their teeth are still emerging and their ability to chew is still evolving.  Before you know it,  the newborn who could only handle milk, is now a mature adult who can...