Photo credit to my oldest son age 13 Hello 2024! Here are my New Year Resolutions: 1. (So cliché) lose weight. Specifically get back to my ideal weight. More specifically by portion control and limiting sugar consumption. Target weight loss = 15lbs 2. Quit coffee 3. Exercise more (so so cliché). Specifically, work up to … Continue reading Desert Sunrise
My friend and fellow blogger Betty over at Chambers on the Road just posted “Ending 2023 Intentionally” based on an article her brother sent her https://nosidebar.com/intentionally/. Betty is a wonderful writer, her posts are funny, heartfelt, and interesting. It was a great post, and I loved the idea of ending the year by answering thoughtful … Continue reading Reflective Questions to End the Year 2023
We started the Extreme Book Nerd for Kids and Extreme Book Nerd for Teens challenges this past January 2023. Then we moved to a different state and now we aren't part of the same library system. Rather than give up the challenge, I opted to just purchase prizes for the kiddos for finishing reading 25 … Continue reading Stumped by the Extreme Book Nerd 2023 Challenge
We themed the tree this year with blue and gold. My youngest son (age 9) wanted a “classic” tree this year. We had a family debate over how to decorate it and which ornaments to use. I ended up making the final decision with my “mom ultimate discretion and veto power”. Ours is an artificial … Continue reading Christmas Tree 2023
Photo credit my oldest son age 13
heavens to betty 