Weekly Challenge #30

Be a thoughtful eater. Enjoy your food this week. Think about the flavor, smell, texture. You don't need to cut out treats but you don't need to eat five cookies either-just be more aware. Women Food and God-good book. She was on Oprah and has amazing insights on life and eating.


How did last week go reading your own book in front of your kids? Heidi just got Women Food and God and I bought The Short Life of Bree Tanner. I read more than 15 minutes some days. I have loved reading my own book during quiet time with Apollo and Carleton while they "read" their own books. I'm going to do this with my preschool kids (school's starting on Thurs. so we'll see how it goes).

Weekly Challenge #29

Read your own book for at least fifteen minutes in front of your kids. Research shows it's not only good to read to your kids but to read in front of them so they see that you enjoy it as well. This will be easy for me-I just bought The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.

How did last week go drinking more water? Heidi said she drank a ton (she's training for a marathon). I realized I need to make a habit of brining a bottle every where I go so I get enought water.

Weekly Challenge #28

Drink more water.


How did last week go with the pull ups. This goal has motivated me to put the pull up bar in the bathroom doorway and do one every time I go in (this idea cam from Heidi).

Weekly Challenge #27

Pull ups. Do 20 pull ups a day. I have a pull up bar but you are welcome to do push ups if you don't have access to a bar.


How did last week go being grateful? Love this challenge and want family to tell each other what they're grateful for each night before family prayer.

Thank You Carol

Carol is the coolest person. Apollo and Annie adore her and so do we. Carol made this darling tutu for Annie along with two little rose clips to match. My sister made this onesie that says "little mama"-this is what Carol always calls her. It's two strips of Velcro and letters glued to the back of glass beads. She sent me a bunch of letters that make up names we call Annie.








Carol is amazingly talented. I love these little clips. I put them on some tights. I cut off one leg of white tights and tied a knot at the bottom of her head and just let them hang. I didn't even sew it-it just kind of rolled a little.






Here's a back shot of the skirt.





I checked out Google and they have tutorials on how to make these if you're looking for a darling gift. We love you, Carol. Annie looked like a little princess today. You made my day!!

Weekly Challenge #26

Be Grateful. Write down or just think about 3 things you are thankful for each night. I used to do this with my roommates each night before bed.


How did last week go getting and giving a full body massage? I could do this one every week.

Weekly Challenge #25

Give and get a full body massage. This challenge comes from Heidi. I'm lucky that my husband likes to give but not get massages. I'll have to come up with something.


How did last week go eating fruits and veggies? We should do this every week and not just for the challenge-good reminder.