I hope you had a good day! Keenan and I enjoyed a nice day at home playing, until bedtime. Just as I thought we were making progress, tonight didn’t go so well. Keenan immediately got out of his bed after I put him to sleep to go poo poo without calling for me. Since he had to go to the bathroom, I didn’t take his animals away, but I reminded him to call me when he had to go. But, as soon as I left the room, he called for me, telling me had to go poo poo again, but when he sat on his potty, there was nothing (and he said he didn’t really have to go). So, I took his animals away since he lied and reminded him of the earning bit and the importance of telling the truth. Needless to say, it has been a rough night to say the least (and it’s all me tonight since my husband is traveling for work)! Was I wrong for taking his animals away? So much for progress, ha! We took one step forward and now, one step back. I had even talked to him about going to Target tomorrow to get the helicopter he wants, since he had earned it by doing well with bed and nap times the past few days, but that isn’t going to happen. I guess I should look at this as merely a small bump in the road. We will get past this and things WILL get better (at least I hope so!).
Before I forget, I have to share this picture from his nap yesterday. He completely crashed on the floor in his room. He was so tired that after opening the blinds and taking a few pictures, he still didn’t wake up! It was too cute!
Anyhow, I’m excited to share some fun news! I was nominated for the Liebster Award by the lovely Keia from Improving Me with Keia Lee. It was a nice surprise, since things have been a tad stressful lately with Keenan’s bedtime issues and getting ready to move.
The Liebster Award is one that bloggers can nominate their fellow bloggers who they enjoy reading. The requirements for the award are:
– Thank the Liebster Award Nominator and link back to their blog.
– Answer the eleven questions below.
– List eleven random facts about yourself.
– Nominate eleven other blogs and leave a comment on their blog.
– Copy and paste the award on your blog
Here are my answers to the questions:
1. Why did you start blogging?
After making the decision to stay home with Keenan, I knew I wanted to still do something that allowed me to share my passion and knowledge for health and fitness, as well as providing an outlet since I was a new mom. I can’t believe it has been almost a year since I started this blog!
2. If you could eat lunch any where in the world, where & what would you eat?
I would eat a slice of focaccia bread loaded with veggies and pancetta while sitting on the floor of the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy.
3. Whom, What or Where does your blogging inspiration come from?
I get a lot of inspiration from everyday life, my mom, grandma (my mom’s mom), Keenan and clients that I have worked with, as well as my passion for health and fitness.
4. How do you handle a stressful day?
I prioritize what needs to get done and then try not to worry about the rest, as eventually things will get done. Also, I make sure to get in a good workout, as that is my go-to stress reliever. In addition, sipping a nice glass of wine and taking a bubble bath after Keenan is in bed is my favorite way to end a particularly stressful day.
5. What do you hope that your children remember about you?
I hope they will remember that I was always there for them, always made time for them and that they could tell me anything, in addition to having fun memories of laughing and playing together!
6. What is your favorite recipe?
Gosh, this is a hard one! I have so many favorites. My most favorite is probably my Roasted Asparagus Pasta with Feta Cheese.
7. What is your favorite quote?
One that my late brother always said, “Live life to the fullest; every, every minute of it!”
8. What projects are you working on right now?
Since we are so consumed with getting our new house ready, my project is that! We still need to decide on paint colors, light fixtures, flooring and the decor of Keenan’s room.
9. What is the best thing about you?
I’m very organized and take pride in keeping things neat and clean.
10. Will you follow the bloggers that you nominate?
Of course!
11. What makes you giggle?
Playing and laughing with Keenan!
Eleven random facts about me:
1. I would love to publish a cookbook or book on healthy living with recipes someday.
2. I am addicted to CrossFit!
3. I LOVE the show, I Love Lucy, and anything with Lucille Ball.
4. I am always looking for the easiest and fastest way to style my hair (since time is of the essence these days!), while still looking polished.
5. I am pretty easy going and down to earth.
6. In addition to working out, cooking and baking are great stress relievers!
7. I hope to own my own sheep ranch someday and be the 4-H sheep leader in my hometown, as well as teach Keenan how to raise and show sheep.
8. One of my favorite things to do is go shopping, especially at Nordstrom when they have awesome sales!
9. I met my husband at college and we were a part of the competitive ballroom dance team.
10. Keenan and I have “pajama days” where we stay in our PJ’s all day, at least one day every week (like today!).
11. I absolutely love being a mom and I look forward to having more children!
Here is a list of Bloggers that I nominate for the award. Check them out!
Giselle at My Healthy Happy Home
Amy at Fun With Family and Fitness
Thanks again Keia!
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Questions:
Tell me one random fact about yourself!
Choose one question above to answer.
Thank you so much for nominating me. I am so honored. 🙂
We have a pajama day at least once a week too. I hope to one day try crossfit, but right now it just doesn’t work for me. They need to get childcare. HAHA 🙂
You are welcome!
Pajama days are the best! I hear ya on the childcare. Fortunately our box has a kids’ area, but each parent is responsible for their children, since there is no supervision. It is nice, but it’s frustrating when parents don’t watch their children and let them get away with EVERYTHING!
Thanks for the nomination, Michelle!! I did this a few months ago, so I’m not sure if I’ll do it again right now… but I love reading more about you. And the nap picture is adorable! Sorry about the rough night- seems like those always happen when we’re solo parenting. 🙁
You are welcome! It always seems that when my husband is gone, bedtime is rough! He has to travel again this week, so I’m hoping things go a lot smoother!
Thanks for the nomination! 🙂 I’ll have to work on coming up with so many random things about myself . . . lol.
I loved your random facts though! You did competitive ballroom dancing? You want to have a sheep ranch?? (Why?) Maybe you should write a post about that. 🙂
You are welcome! I just love reading your blog!
It’s funny that you mention writing a post about having a sheep ranch. I have been thinking about writing one for a while, so you might just see one soon! 🙂 I did swing dancing in high school and when I got into college, I learned ballroom and joined the competitive team. It was a lot of fun and hopefully one of these days, my husband and I can get back into dancing (other than weddings!) again.
Congrats on your nomination!
I was just thinking have you tried to use a tracking chart with Keenan for the sleep issue? I’ve seen other friends using one for potty training and it worked fairly well. Basically what they did is create a chart with a certain number of times they had to consistently be good with doing the activity (for example 10 slots). For each time the child did the activity without issues a sticker was added to each slot. Once they reached their max number they received a reward (i.e. toy helicopter they want). Just a thought so do with it what you will…
Thanks, Tina! We did the whole potty chart thing and it worked okay, but if things don’t continue to get better with bedtime, I’m tempted to make a chart for it, too! We’ll see how this week goes!
Fun! Thanks for the nomination! Love reading fun facts about others 🙂
You are welcome!
Thank you so much!!!!!! You are so sweet! I was just checking my e mail this morning and saw this! I have been MIA for quite a while! Who knew working part time would get this crazy! I guess between that and karate , I am exhausted!!! 🙂 I really hope to get back to my blog very, very soon. I love doing it and it is actually very therapeutic! Thank you so much again, and I’ll get that post up as soon as I can!!! 🙂 I love reading all the fun facts about other bloggers!! 🙂
You are so welcome! It is hard to find time to blog sometimes as it is, so I can’t even imagine doing it with a part time job and teaching karate!