At the beginning of this year I set some goals for myself. Most of them involved being a healthier, more "put together" version of myself. A quest to be healthy, be a great teacher at school and still maintain order and stability at home as a wife and mother. Sure, I think we can do it all, it just takes some planning. Okay, it takes tons of planning. In my quest I've incorporated a few tips and tricks into my daily routines to help keep me on track. It's easy to eat healthy, if I plan to eat healthy. If I don't plan well, I end up grabbing something on the go or picking up food in the cafeteria. So how do I plan to eat healthy and follow through? It's simple, I … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
grace for everyone else, especially her
I've read books and blog posts and articles about grace for women, grace for mothers, grace for wives. I understand their place, I do. As women in various roles and seasons of our life, we all need grace. When the things on our to-do list actually require more hours than a day can accommodate, we need grace. When we allow comparisons to rob us of our joys and leave us feeling defeated, we need grace. When the person on the outside, the reflection staring back at us when we look in the mirror, doesn't accurately reflect the person we are on the inside, we need grace. The truth is, we need grace on a daily basis. As I thought about the grace we freely accept, I couldn't help but wonder, … [Read more...]
sort of a weekend recap, sort of a brain dump
I feel like I need to promise you that I'm going to give you something other than bullet points of random thoughts. Let's just get that out the way, I am, I promise. My to-do list for the past month (and up until the 14th of April) is not messing around. I checked a Leadership Day at school off on Friday, but that leaves me with an iPad training session, a trip to Dallas for Blissdom, a technology showcase, BK's 3rd birthday party and a baby shower. Are you tired just from reading that, or is it just me? Speaking of the Leadership Day, I was SO proud of my students who "taught" Habit 1 (Be Proactive) to parents and visitors from our community on Friday. How cute was this hall display from … [Read more...]