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Give me fitness. Give me abs. Give me a Hawaii Chair.

Experts say it takes three weeks to turn a new behavior into a habit.  So if my past experience is a predictor, at two weeks into my New Year’s fitness regime I’m going to be, well, bored.  Cardio intervals? Yawn. Core fitness? Zzzzzz.  Eat less, exercise more?  What-EVER. Give me gimmicks.  Give me fads.  Give… Continue reading Give me fitness. Give me abs. Give me a Hawaii Chair.

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How to Clean – The Teenage Years

When Younger Boy was little, I could always find him by following whatever trail he left behind. Not much has changed. Neatness has never been his strength.  Most of the time, I overlook it.  I choose my battles and tidiness has never been one of them. In small doses, a little messiness doesn't ruffle my feathers.… Continue reading How to Clean – The Teenage Years