Category: Blog challenge

Hello and happy Tuesday!

This Tuesday feels like a Friday for me! For that, I’m grateful. Speaking of gratitude…I’m picking up where I left off with the gratitude challenge.

Day 25 is a favorite quote that helped you…

I love a good quote! I wrote this post four years ago (wow!), and so many of them are still my favorites.

Day 26: 3 hobbies or activities you love

I love when I find time to read, but I haven’t been in a great reading groove lately.

I’ve always loved to color. When the kids were little, I’d sit down and color with them. Lately, I’ve been loving this marker set and coloring in my “cozy girl” book. I’m going to order the Christmas one soon I think.

Ok, while not really a “hobby” or “activity” (that I’m proud of…) I enjoy watching the Real Housewives franchise. I don’t watch them all, but I watch most of them. My faves are OC and Beverly Hills. I think sometimes my mind needs to relax and doesn’t want to think, so I veg out with my trash TV. Hayden asks me, “Mom, is that one of your trashy shows?” haha

What’s one of your favorite hobbies or activities?

Have a great day,

Happy Sunday!

I’m continuing to play “catch up” with my gratitude.

Day 23 something you often take for granted

Well, I try not to take things from granted, maybe one thing is that most of the time Trav is able to help take kids to school, pick them up, run out on his lunch break to pick up gifts, etc. Not everyone has that kind of support. Since we don’t have family in town, it’s nice that we are able to help each other out as needed.

Day 24 something you have that you used to hope for

I’d say my kids. It took us a while and a little help to have them, so I of course I’m grateful that the wish was granted (x2). We were never able to add to our family of four which makes my gratitude for them more meaningful as well.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Hello and happy Saturday!!

With a full week of blogging, I got a bit behind with my gratitude challenge.

Day 20 is a risk you are happy you took.

Moving to Kentucky was definitely a “risk.” Granted, Travis and I were engaged, but I just mean that I did pick up the life I knew and moved to a new place. I joke that I was “young, dumb, and in love,” but that’s not to take anything away from Travis…I just mean, I would never do that now that I’m settled in my life….if that makes sense. We have a really blessed life that I’m thankful for.

It is hard being away from family, but are in a pretty good visiting routine during the year and for holidays.

Day 21: something from your childhood you are grateful for

Growing up, I can now look back and appreciate the sense of traditions and family. Family is important to me as well as creating traditions and memories with my kids.

Day 22 3 things about your personality you love

I like that I’m sarcastic….it gets me through being with teens all day and at home. I’m an honest and loyal person too. Those traits are important to me.

Tomorrow, I will catch up with today and tomorrow’s topics.

I’m off to hopefully pick up a few Christmas gifts and get my house decorated for the holidays.

Hello and happy Tuesday!

I’m getting caught up on a couple of days of gratitude.

Day 18 is something that makes you feel safe…

My house and locked doors! haha

I can’t imagine those who have had their homes robbed and what an invasion of privacy that must be.

Before I got to bed, I always make sure all of the doors are locked.

Does anybody else always watch their garage door shut just to make sure it closes all the way? I do!

Day 19 is 3 things about your body that you love…well, love is a strong word. lol

I like my eyelashes….no need to curl them, and I get compliments on them from time to time.

My teeth…especially after my two years of Invisalign. I still find myself sometimes smiling with a closed mouth out of habit I guess. Also, my teeth weren’t bad at all before Invisalign, but that helped my bite and straighten a few teeth.

My arms and legs are ok for an almost 45 year old. I’ve still been in a workout slump, but I hope to get back in a routine soon.

While I am grateful for my health, of course, it is easy to nit pick about things I don’t like about my body. Like…what’s it like to have abs?!? haha

I do try to be a good role model for Hadley and not talk negatively about my body. And, working out is something that I do enjoy when I’m in a routine. Having a daughter puts into perspective being positive (or at least not saying the negative) things about our bodies.

What’s one thing you are grateful for right now?

Hello and happy Saturday !

I hope your weekend is off to a great start. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the topics on days 15 and 16.

Day 15 is…3 books you are grateful to have read…

Three? You expect me to share only three? haha

I will stick with a few that have stuck out for me from the past few years.

• The Women – to me, this one lived up to the hype!
• All the Light We Cannot See (LOVED the limited series on Netflix)
• The Paris Library
• The Things We Cannot Say

**Clearly I love historical fiction!

• Maid – This was such an eye opening read for me as Stephanie Land shared her experience cleaning houses as she raised her daughter while earning her college degree. (I also loved the Netflix series. Margaret Qualley was amazing in this role)
• Lessons in Chemistry- This was another great read that sticks out to me. It was a heartbreaking, interesting and inspiring book. Elizabeth Zott and Calvin Evans were amazing characters. I loved the miniseries on Apple TV.

Day 16 is a skill you are grateful for.…I guess cooking? I’m not sure what other skills I have. I enjoy cooking….I don’t so much enjoy meal planning, shopping and putting away groceries though. I like making dinner for my family, and even better is when we can all eat dinner at the same time.

Just Thursday night, I did something I never do….and called Travis to tell him I didn’t feel like cooking…and asked him to pick something up for dinner on his way home. I always cook Sunday – Thursday, and we rarely eat out during the week. It was nice to just come relax and put up my Christmas tree instead of cook dinner!

I guess I’m officially halfway though this challenge, and I’m enjoying it.

See you back here tomorrow!

Hello!

How’s your week going? We’ve almost made it to the weekend, and I’m grateful for that.

I have a “double dose” of gratitude as I continue on with two days of the challenge.

Day 13 is the best advice you’ve ever been given

Of course, I’ve been given advice through the years…anything from “this too shall pass” to “live and learn,” but the first thing that popped in my mind was my dad saying, “The difference in “champs” and “chumps” is u.” Haha…

Just from a young age, I knew not to believe everything you hear or trust everyone you meet.

I also like the advice “Don’t let someone show you twice who they really are.” I definitely “ease” into getting to know people, and if you burn me once, that’s it.

In true “mom fashion,” I’ve passed that “sage” advice on to Hadley as she navigates friend groups. I’m really grateful that she’s really honed in on core friendships.

Day 14 is a little luxury your are grateful for.

Definitely, my monthly facials. That hour once a month is such a treat.

I’ve had to miss the past couple of months, and I can’t wait for my November appointment!

What’s a luxury you are grateful for?

Hello!

‘Tis the season for gratitude, so I’m continuing on with the fun challege.

Picking up where I left off…

Day 11 is 3 songs you love.

Y’all, I’m the worst with songs. I mostly listen to country music…channel 56, the Highway, on XM radio. Travis is always up to date on new songs.

…but…speaking of music…

It might be cheesy, but I’ve really liked adding music to my Instagram posts (still photos). This year, I’ve been recapping the month on my personal page, and the songs kind of capture the moment a bit more.

Any time Hadley is in the car, she’s turned on Christmas music. I will listen to Christmas music on the Pandora station during my planning period while I grade papers this time of the day. It’s a nice festive touch for the day.

Today’s topic is something in your daily routine that you are grateful for.

Well, I’m a broken record, but I enjoy my quiet time and coffee in the morning before everyone else wakes up.

I started getting up before the kids when they were little. I just realized that I needed the quiet “me” time to ease into my day. This time of the year is even better with a candle lit, and soon I will have my Christmas tree up.

What’s something you are grateful for in your daily routine? I’d love to hear!

Hello and happy Saturday!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start.

It’s been a couple of days, but I’m continuing on with the November Gratitude Challenge.

I have Friday and Saturday to cover, so here we go:

Day 8 is 3 things about yourself that you love…

1. I’m a very loyal person. If you’re my family or friends, I have your back. Also, I can’t remember what I wore yesterday, but I will remember who wronged you (or me!), and I won’t forget.
2. I have a good sense of humor which I think it is a good combo of my parents. To be honest, it’s probably the biggest blessing that I’m sarcastic, or how else would I have made it with high schoolers this long?
3. I’m a very hard worker. People who don’t have work ethic drive me crazy. I wish I could be a slacker sometimes.

Day 9 is 3 people you are grateful for…

Well, that’s hard to do…I really could say Trav and kids…that’s three people, and of course I’m grateful for them. But… family (mine and Trav’s) and my friends….I don’t take them for granted either. I couldn’t raise these kids without my “mom gang.” Raising teens isn’t easy, so I appreciate the funny texts, advice, and carpool help.

Happy Saturday!