My blog is called I Choose Happy. I try to do that everyday. These last few years I’ve been making a conscious choice to be happy. During this time- I’ve been sad, angry, scared…. but I’ve smiled everyday. But this last year- choosing happy seemed impossible almost everyday. Smiling became difficult and exhausting. Have you … Continue reading
I know the difference between an excavator, a loader and a backhoe. I can spot a construction vehicle anywhere. I can drum “The Mighty Machines” theme song perfectly. I also know (off by heart) the names and drivers of all the major Monster Trucks. I would cheer with my son as Maximum Destruction would beat … Continue reading
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It was hard for me as an adult to change my eating habits. Changing my kids eating habits has been taxing, challenging, and just plain DIFFICULT! Some days are better than others. One particularly bad day happened at the local grocery store. My daughter actually burst into tears in…
I haven’t blogged in over a month! It’s “scandalous “! Actually it is literally a scandal…. I’ve developed a little Scandal addiction on Netflix. Anytime I’m on my iPad, I’m watching Scandal and not blogging! I’ve been pretty committed to Olivia Pope and Fitz- blowing through 4 seasons in record time. I’ve noticed that about … Continue reading
Braceface. Train tracks. Metal mouth. This will describe my son tomorrow. He is getting his braces on- 18 months of no bubble gum, corn on the cob or toffee. It also means no popcorn! In honour of his last night of a metal free mouth, I made homemade popcorn! I made an old favourite (and … Continue reading
Every morning, as I snuggle in my bed, under the warm quilt my Mom made me, I plan my healthy breakfast. I think Green Protein Smoothie or musli and fresh fruit but then I pull back the covers and realize how FLIPPIN’ COLD IT IS IN HERE! Maybe your husband is like my husband and … Continue reading
This is my first blog post in 73 days. Let me blow away the cobwebs! Luckily I remembered my password to the WordPress site! You might be wondering where I’ve been. Maybe you’ve been missing me. I’ve missed you. My last post chronicled the death of my mother Heather. When I wrote that post I … Continue reading
Confession: I am not happy all the time. Good thing too, I believe if you are happy all the time you are actually considered crazy! I think I’m happy more often than not but other emotions are important too. I took my kids to see Disney/Pixar’s movie Inside Out. Have you seen it? It’s … Continue reading
Have you ever gone somewhere that you’ve never been to before- relying on someone else’s directions? Now I’m talking about really good directions! Not following Google Map or the GPS (mine likes to get me to turn as soon as possible- even if it’s faster to turn later). I’m talking about those really great directions … Continue reading
6 Monday mornings I have “started back on Clean Eating” then 4 Tuesday afternoons and 2 Monday evenings (that was fast) I was “off Clean Eating”! Can you relate? Lately, I’ve been all “gung ho” Monday morning- drinking my green smoothie, packing my kale salad into my lunch bag then something happens and I find … Continue reading
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