This is random but...

Augh... I "toned" yesterday (push-ups, crunches, etc.) and kicked my own ass! I could barely contain yelps of pain as I reached up and behind to unhook my bra. But it felt good at the time and I'll be nice and shapely in time for ... Winter.

Speaking of, I saw the first fall-colored foliage on my way to work. A bright orange/yellow swath of bushes. Cripes!

I dirtied every pot and pan I own tonight making several meals at once.

My mom told me about an awesome online, ebook exchange/library, called Calibre. http://calibre-ebook.com/ Loads of books for "free" (they take donations) and compatible with iPad, nooks, Kindle, etc. Current books too, unlike the usual free books.

my Happiness Project

First - I found a new blog that so far I'm digging, called ZenHabits.  It is a lot of common sense info, that is good to see and re-see.  I've posted it in my blog links.

Second - I'm just going through a little funk.  Does anyone else have that experience of wanting to do SO MANY things that it gets a wee bit overwhelming.  I'm there.  Some of it is stuff I think I should do (hi Running) and some of it is stuff I want to do (start a family tradition with the boys) and all of it is "good" so I'm finding it hard to figure out where to start.

Enter the Happiness Project.  I read this book on vacation in Mexico (6 months ago... but who is counting?!) and loved it.  I think the author and I could be twins.  I loved her approach, her goals, everything.  I got home from the trip and made a huge spreadsheet of the things I wanted to focus on. 

And then reality kicked in and it has sat, lonely and alone on my hard drive.  But no more!  My life is crazy - I feel like there is always MORE for me to do, I'm always crabby and I don't like where I'm heading.  So here goes... the start of my Happiness project.

A few things I'm looking forward to gaining from all this:
- more frequent posts, which means more pics of boys, and more stories, and, ultimately a better "archive" of my kids youth.
- healthier habits
- less work stress
- a stronger relationship with Troy

Let the fun begin!

Tame those Toddlers!

Trying to teach your toddler some manners ... or maybe have them start helping around the house? Check out this site - Handi Points. You can create chore and behavior charts (and more!) to help you out. You can either print them out or have your child track their progress online, where they can earn rewards.

The site also has art & craft ideas and learning worksheets. You do need to set up an account but it is free. Happy parenting!

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