Through rain an’ wind an’ weather

Back in June I won a smart watch, and this lucky event gave me the much needed jolt to kickstart my baby-weight loss journey. Certain things fizzled out pretty quickly, like keeping a food journal, and tracking my water intake and sleep patterns. But the bike riding continued, and so did the weight loss. In... Continue Reading →

No rest for the weary or sick

Parent review by my son: "I've had the mom-bot ultra 4K for almost 4 years now and despite the cons mentioned above I wouldn't trade it in. I would have given it a 10 out of 10 if it let me sleep in more. And if it had a mute button."

Vacation😑 – Not really

For non-parents vacation equals relaxation, "me-time", and adventure. I can't speak for all parents, but my guess is that for the most of you, vacation does not include any of the above, especially if you have young kids.

Food feud

Every once in a while, my brother brings me a dish of whatever mouth-watering concoction he's produced. My husband, for reasons unbeknownst to me, sees this as a challenge, and he goes above and beyond to make the next meal he prepares (more often than not a variation of my brother's dish) extra scrumptious. How do I know, you ask? Because for the duration of the meal, and sometimes the day after (if there are any leftovers) he repeatedly asks whether I'm enjoying the meal and how it compares to my brother's. Not once, not twice, but sometimes as much as five times.

Battle of the baby bulges

Since I was nowhere near my pre-baby weight by the time I got started on #2, I knew I was fighting an uphill battle. If I couldn't exercise with one, how would I ever manage with two, tiny humans demanding all of my time and energy?!

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