This season is a season of firsts. Pork Chop's old coach is not coaching this season so we moved to a new coach. She is a fellow "soccer mom." (It's hilarious how controversial the term "soccer mom" is. I am a mom and my son plays soccer, it's simple as that to me!) This is the first time since Pork Chop started playing soccer at age 4 that we have a female coach. You … [Read more...]
Hidden in the Fried Rice
Do you have picky kids? I do. I've been trying for years to get my kids to eat a variety of foods. It would be easier if they weren't polar opposites when it comes to food! One loves pasta and one hates it. It's ridiculous but I can't say that I am surprised. When I was pregnant with my son, all I wanted were cheeseburgers and donuts. Guess what foods are his favorites? … [Read more...]
The perfect end to a beautiful day with family
I remember running around with my cousins at every family gathering. As adults, we smile as our children do the same. Family is everything and as we were all saying our goodbyes, this happened. It was the perfect ending to a beautiful day on the river with my family. Sunset on the river Join me and my fellow bloggers as we visually share moments from our lives. … [Read more...]
The pressure we put on ourselves
I often read about mothers judging other mothers. We all do it. I am not a particularly judgey mcjudgerson type of person but I've caught myself giving side eye to another mother based on something I see at that moment. It's later that I remind myself that I don't know the context or what led up to the decision made by the mother I've judged. The one mother that I judge … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Some Insta Inspiration
There is nothing like instagram to find amazingly inspiring photos. I made a few this week and I don't know if they inspired anyone else but they did motivate me! I lost two pounds this week. Up until now I have gained steadily gained weight since I started weight training. My clothes fit better and I look leaner but my weight was creeping up. Yay for more cardio (I can't … [Read more...]