With one week of February gone, I've had ample opportunity to "practice" working with the mantra "What would love do?", and I had to admit, I've had some surprising results. There have been many instances where I've stopped, asked myself what would love do . . . and then not been able to find an answer.... Continue Reading →
What Would Love Do?
So, as part of my One Little Word project this month, I'm to pick something, it could be anything, and practice it once a day for the entire month. At first, I was disappointed. I'd just spent the month of January trying to "practice" about a million different things; not drinking; not eating sugar; running at... Continue Reading →
Revised and IMPROVED Cookie Recipe
So, I've been making these cookies for quite a few weeks now, and the kids really do love them. This week, I had the time to make the cookies, but had forgotten to set out the butter in the morning so it was soft enough to mix. I really wanted to have the cookies made... Continue Reading →
Getting Real
So, I'm feeling the need to get real with you, and myself. My last post was as much for me as anyone else. Throughout the month of December, our family ate more refined, processed and sugar-filled foods; we slept less; we moved less; and a glass or 2 of wine a night was not uncommon.... Continue Reading →
A Missed Lift, Goals, and Finding Joy
Last week at the gym, this happened: Yup . . . I fell while trying to do a heavy lift . . . and I laughed. When I showed the Coach the video, instead of offering some insightful commentary of why it was exactly that I missed the lift, he simply said "you laughed because... Continue Reading →
Beginnings
Yesterday, I got the best gift ever. A whole morning with the house to myself. The Husband took the kids out to run an "errand" (which turned out to be purchasing a new guitar at a specialty guitar store in Mississauga). And I was left to my own devices. And I did . . .... Continue Reading →
Well hello there 2016
Happy new year. We ended off 2015 in the best way possible; with our house filled to the brim with friends and family all laughing and having fun. And we started 2016 off in the best way possible too; with a quiet family breakfast. To be followed by a larger family lunch and an even... Continue Reading →
It Really Is a Magical Season (Or How I Did 42 Pull Ups in a Single WOD)
Today was my crossfit gym's Christmas party. And when I say Christmas party, I mean we did a 12 Days of Christmas WOD (workout of the day). There may have been some paleo treats and protein shakes after we were done, but really, we were all there to do the WOD more than we were... Continue Reading →
Let the Holidays Begin!
In just 45 minutes, both my kids will officially be on Christmas vacation. Which gives me about 35 minutes to either write this post, or wrap presents maniacally until I have to leave to pick them up. Clearly, I'm going with the former. As we do in the days leading up to every major school... Continue Reading →
One (little) Word: Joy
Despite wanting a quieter holiday season this year, we have still managed to get swept up in the whirlwind that is this time of year. We've bounced from holiday concerts to holiday recitals, to holiday parties. There have been dinners and brunches. And of course, there's been lots of shopping. And with all that's been... Continue Reading →
