Answers from yesterday...
#1 An arm
#2 Drop of water from the fish bowl
the boys thought that one was the best, we could watch things moving in it! Yuck! I think it's time to clean the fish bowl
#3 The hair on Braden's head
#4 A shed piece of snake skin
Have a great weekend! I think I might go outside without a jacket today ;) We're suppose to hit 50*!
Showing posts with label schedules. Show all posts
Showing posts with label schedules. Show all posts
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Thursday, October 16, 2008
It's Real Life
...an ordinary Day...
Jessica at Farm Fresh is hosting another It's Real Life.
Click on the link to see how others spend their day.
Life on Locust Lane...
My day starts early, this morning the clock in the kitchen said 5:24 AM.
Stillness, peace, and silence greet me.
Laundry, a smoothie and dishes were the first thing I tackled.
Then off to read my devotions
and do a little blogging.
Next I grabbed a handful of nuts, and headed to the basement to work out.
A shower, little make-up, bed fixin' and morning smiles followed.
Then to the kitchen to squeeze limes for my water, make breakfast and start some tea.
Jessica at Farm Fresh is hosting another It's Real Life.
Click on the link to see how others spend their day.
Life on Locust Lane...
My day starts early, this morning the clock in the kitchen said 5:24 AM.
Stillness, peace, and silence greet me.
Laundry, a smoothie and dishes were the first thing I tackled.
Then off to read my devotions
Next I grabbed a handful of nuts, and headed to the basement to work out.
A shower, little make-up, bed fixin' and morning smiles followed.
Then to the kitchen to squeeze limes for my water, make breakfast and start some tea.
School was next. Followed by an appointment at the chiropractor and trip to the Amish store. We ate a late lunch of pasta and meat sauce, and then it was back to our school work. While the boys finished school I whipped up wet burritos for dinner and my little cowgirl wooed me with her square dancin' :) I cleaned up the kitchen, put the cowgirl down for a nap, then vacuumed & mopped.
After cleaning & inside chores, we did our afternoon outside chores, & had some play time outside. I needed a pick me up so, I dove into the nuts jar again, then worked on the computer, cleaned up the boys, sorted the mail & we all sat down to eat dinner.
After dinner we had family fun time, bedtime snacks and packed dad's lunch for tomorrow.
Then it was lights out!
Whooh, what a day!
My days are full, busy and crazy at times, but it is all good.
This pillow looks inviting!Whooh, what a day!
My days are full, busy and crazy at times, but it is all good.
Friday, October 03, 2008
FEAST * Food & Energy
Food
Energy
Attitude
Schedules
Time
Energy
Attitude
Schedules
Time
Welcome to week one of FEAST!
These are my energy shoes. When I put on my shoes, I get so much more done. Not sure why, they are just Nike 360's, but oh so comfy.
Try it!
Put your shoes on.
Now, let's get started...
QUIZ time...
What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
What time did you go to bed last night and what time did you get up?
These are my energy shoes. When I put on my shoes, I get so much more done. Not sure why, they are just Nike 360's, but oh so comfy.
Try it!
Put your shoes on.
Now, let's get started...
QUIZ time...
What did you eat for breakfast this morning?
a) Cereal
b) donut or something else fried/baked or sugar laden
c) something that you can pronounce all of the ingredients on the ingredient label, if it has a label
d) coffee
e) nothing
My answer: cb) donut or something else fried/baked or sugar laden
c) something that you can pronounce all of the ingredients on the ingredient label, if it has a label
d) coffee
e) nothing
What time did you go to bed last night and what time did you get up?
a) around 11/11:30 pm & 6:00/6:30 am
b) around 9/9:30 & 5/5:30 am
c) around 1/1:30 am & 6:30/7 am
b) around 9/9:30 & 5/5:30 am
c) around 1/1:30 am & 6:30/7 am
My answer: b
Why is sleep important? Why is breakfast important?
Sleep lays the foundation for a successful day. When we sleep our bodies repair muscle and cells, release growth regulating and appetite hormones, and combine memory functions. The lack of sleep has been linked to decreased immune function, obesity, increased risk for cancer, impaired judgment...Personally, when I don't get enough sleep, I tend to be a crab. I feel run down and depleted before the day even begins. I tend to get sinus infections and throbbing headaches. I need sleep!
However, sleeping in isn't an option for me. I get up early. I have learned to love the early morning hours. I know I am better equipped to face the day if I have a few hours, of a quiet house, to prepare my mind. I need to have time with God before the noise begins. I exercise in those early morning hours, (some mornings I have to force myself, but the feeling I get when I am done is worth the suffering) and it is easier to prep the house/school/schedules for the day without little ones under foot. I know I need around 8 hours of sleep to feel my best. When my day starts peaceful and un-rushed, my day continues that way. When my day starts rushed, stress has set the tone and it is hard to turn it around.
Food is fuel for the body. When our bodies don't get the proper foods, they don't run efficiently. When I don't start my day with the right foods, I feel sluggish, down and lazy. I have found that with the right foods, and proper sleep, I feel like the energizer bunny! My mind is sharper, my attitude better and my mommy skills increase. (And no, I don't get that feeling from drinking coffee) To achieve this energy, I go for complex carbohydrates (for energy) and protein (for endurance). What do I (& my family) eat? A combination of the following...
Fruit & Kefir Smoothies
Whole Grain Toast/Mini Bagels/Pancakes
Eggs
Fresh Fruit
Nuts
Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Kefir/Yogurt
For some recipes go here: Breakfast
This weeks challenge:
Eat a healthy breakfast & try to get 8+ hours of sleep for one week.
And, if you're an over achiever, try exercising 3-4 days.
Let me know next week if you feel energized :)
I am trying to figure out show to make a link badge for FEAST. Any blogging wisdom out there for me?
Why is sleep important? Why is breakfast important?
Sleep lays the foundation for a successful day. When we sleep our bodies repair muscle and cells, release growth regulating and appetite hormones, and combine memory functions. The lack of sleep has been linked to decreased immune function, obesity, increased risk for cancer, impaired judgment...Personally, when I don't get enough sleep, I tend to be a crab. I feel run down and depleted before the day even begins. I tend to get sinus infections and throbbing headaches. I need sleep!
However, sleeping in isn't an option for me. I get up early. I have learned to love the early morning hours. I know I am better equipped to face the day if I have a few hours, of a quiet house, to prepare my mind. I need to have time with God before the noise begins. I exercise in those early morning hours, (some mornings I have to force myself, but the feeling I get when I am done is worth the suffering) and it is easier to prep the house/school/schedules for the day without little ones under foot. I know I need around 8 hours of sleep to feel my best. When my day starts peaceful and un-rushed, my day continues that way. When my day starts rushed, stress has set the tone and it is hard to turn it around.
Food is fuel for the body. When our bodies don't get the proper foods, they don't run efficiently. When I don't start my day with the right foods, I feel sluggish, down and lazy. I have found that with the right foods, and proper sleep, I feel like the energizer bunny! My mind is sharper, my attitude better and my mommy skills increase. (And no, I don't get that feeling from drinking coffee) To achieve this energy, I go for complex carbohydrates (for energy) and protein (for endurance). What do I (& my family) eat? A combination of the following...
Fruit & Kefir Smoothies
Whole Grain Toast/Mini Bagels/Pancakes
Eggs
Fresh Fruit
Nuts
Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Kefir/Yogurt
For some recipes go here: Breakfast
This weeks challenge:
Eat a healthy breakfast & try to get 8+ hours of sleep for one week.
And, if you're an over achiever, try exercising 3-4 days.
Let me know next week if you feel energized :)
I am trying to figure out show to make a link badge for FEAST. Any blogging wisdom out there for me?
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