Are You Doing Parenting The Right Way?

This is a question that is constantly rattling my brain. I am sure I am not the only parent that feels this way. 

My daughter is getting ready to turn four years old. She is in a phase where naps do not work. She wants to always do things herself. She just wants to be a big kid. She is my first and only child. Sometimes that makes it really hard to discipline her. It is not always best to use tricks that worked when I was a kid. Times have changed even in the last twenty years. When I was a kid we played outside much more. When I got in trouble I would get grounded. Grounding consisted of me spending time in my room. No TV or toys or games. Technology was just starting to really take off. Now of days grounding kids does not have the same effect. Kids are starting to use game consoles and cell phones at even earlier ages. They spend a lot more time inside. My daughter plays on the xbox and knows how to fully work the system at three years old. When she was one she could unlock my iPad and iPhone. 

This is just one of many parenting issues that everyone does differently.

In the comments tell me how you discipline your kids.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

A Lot Of Week 1's

I have had the hardest time staying on track. I get inspired to start writing again and then feel bad for how that week went so I stop and regroup. I always seem to have an excuse for not staying with my plan. My wedding is 60 days away! It approached so fast. I am not anywhere close to where I wanted to be with my health at this point. With my dress alterations less then two weeks away I had to step back and think about my goals. My main focus needs to be my nutrition. I do great when I am not home. However the moment I get relaxed at home I just snack constantly. I want to find recipes for meals that are healthy and that I enjoy eating. The more organized I get the more easier I think it will be for me to eat better. 

Here is to an end of 1st and the beginning of the long journey ahead!

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

The Benefits of....

In honor of Mothers Day I thought I would share with you the benefits I get from being a mother. I am lucky to spend the majority of my days with my daughter. She is my whole world and I wouldn't know what to do without her.

-You have someone to hug and kiss every night.

-Someone loves you no matter what.

-I have an excuse to act like a child sometimes.

-I stay more active.

-Most of all I have a reason to smile everyday.

 

I enjoyed every second with my daughter this weekend. I want her to stop growing up so fast.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

A New Start... Week 1

I am the worst when it comes to dieting and exercising. I can never stay motivated. I took a step back and looked at my goals this last month and realized that I needed to make some smaller goals. With just 110 days left until I get married I needed to try again. I am going to take the next month and stick to a more simple workout routine. As far as a "diet" goes, I am cutting things out slowly over the next month. This week I am focusing on not eating bread. We have tons of snack food around the house because of the children. It is a lot easier for me to just grab one of those and go rather then prepare a bunch of healthier snacks. Today is day one. So far so good. I am not craving the snacks as much as I thought I would. 

Any support and encouragement is greatly appreciated.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Week 9 New Month New Goals

This week I am . I did pretty good with my meals last week. I drank more water and ate more veggies. I cooked almost every night and limited the carbs. It is a new month which calls for new goals. My next goal is to limit the amount of food I am eating during one meal.

This one was probably my favorite.

Salmon and Asparagus

I also want to add more workouts in.

Leave your favorite healthy recipes in the comments.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius

Chocolate Mint Day

What is the first thing you think of when you hear chocolate mint?

This time of year I immediately thing of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. These are my all time favorite. I can not wait till I get some from my cousin. The real challenge will be not eating the whole box in one sitting. Today we are celebrating Chocolate Mint Day. In honor of this day have your favorite chocolate mint treat. I don't have Thin Mints in the house yet but I did come across some mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer.

Let me know in the comments what you are celebrating with.

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Taking The Train In Style

This train is painted in the most amazing way.

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"It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius