I nailed it!
I always make this dish every year and it’s amazing. Only one year I messed it up. Not this time. This time it was perfect. I let it cook 9 hours. Recipe below.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Body
We have the ability to heal our mind which helps to heal the body. Meditate and during it picture healing hands glide over you. Not touching you. It starts at your head and slowly goes above your body slowly gliding all the way to your toes. As you do this you will feel warmth in places that need healing. Breathe in and exhale the toxic you feel within.
I love this process. I picture me doing it to loved ones too. It’s a healing meditation.
Have Faith....We’re All In This Together
I try not to let it overwhelm me. It is hard. It’s hard for you. It’s hard for me. It’s hard on our kids and families and friends. When we think it’s being overly cautious and then we watch the news and we just want to pray and heal the world and everyone around us.
Remember there’s still good. There’s still beauty in your life and days. We are all feeling the same way. Try to be patient with one another. Try to be supportive and helpful and loving. Try to not let this destroy you but give you strength. 💗
Feel Good Song: Tripping Billies
“Eat drink and be merry because tomorrow we may”
Ok so all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities canceled but you can still celebrate. Here’s my preview of my day.
Stay tuned to my final product. 🍀
Monday, March 16, 2020
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Let’s Get Outside It’s Basketball Time
They wanted to stay in their pajamas all day. We weren’t going anywhere so I let them. I LOVE playing basketball. I always have. I must admit I am pretty good at it. I do some crazy shots and even impress myself. We had some laughs and crazy shouting moments when my cool tricks had the ball make the hoop.
Today we played horse. I threw in some tricks. We had a blast. Not bad for a mom approaching the big 4-0. I won one game and lost the second. My middle one is awesome at playing. She can reach the hoop with her shots with no problems. Playing was a great way for me to surpass my 10k step goal.
Luckily this warm weather allows us to get outside and move. I took out the soccer nets. Pumped every ball with air and ran around. We did basketball. Catch. Frisbee. They did some bike time. Was good for us to be outside to get some fresh air. Be creative make this time fun. I started to bring back some things I used to do with the girls before life took over my time.
When Things Get Real...
I didn’t want my Dad going to the grocery store so I went early this morning. It wasn’t bad at first then random shelves were empty. Like bananas and canned food items. Of course no toilet paper or cleaning products. Baby wipes where gone. But it was weird to know we all were there not knowing when we would be back.
I started adding extra items like pasta and canned fruit. I actually couldn’t even think straight. I tried to imagine dinners for the girls and lunch the next couple of weeks. People are around you in masks and plastic gloves. I couldn’t mentally plan.
The stores aren’t restocking the same day. I heard shipments come in. They restock shelves night before and done again until the next night. There is plenty of food but if you’re selective you have to get there when they open.
The aisle for checkout was all the way to the end of the store. I waited to checkout for fifteen minutes. Once you got near the self checkout they assigned you to a register to stand in.
I don’t have anxiety. Gratefully. But I will tell you this virus and closing and selective isolation can really bring out some anxiety in people. Try to relax. Try to know it’s only temporarily. It will go back to normal again. There is no shortage of food. We will be safe.
Try to calm and have extra patience. Try to make this process as enjoyable as possible and try not to go out. We can be carrying this virus and passing it along to people who can’t fight it like we can. Let’s try to just enjoy the process.
Try to calm and have extra patience. Try to make this process as enjoyable as possible and try not to go out. We can be carrying this virus and passing it along to people who can’t fight it like we can. Let’s try to just enjoy the process.
Let’s Reconnect
It’s true. Always try to look for a positive in every situation.
So far we have done the beach. Made play dough. Played basketball. This week’s agenda is bake a cake. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day home, make ice cream and make soap.
I live for these moments with my kids where we can be creative together. Just wish a virus didn’t have to push as back together. To keep us home. To connect with one another.
What do you have planned with your family?
When Outside Isn’t Closed
You go outside and enjoy it!
I think we all forget how lucky we are to live so close to a beach. I love it. A friend asked to meet with the kids so they can play and it was the perfect day for it. They played for hours. It was gorgeous out.
With all these restrictions it’s hard to find a distraction. Gratefully the warm weather helps.
Homemade Play Dough
It was one of those nights. Where we needed a distraction. So I found this simple play dough recipe and decided to make it with the kids. It was super easy and they played for hours.
We didn’t add a lot of food coloring or any scent. Was super easy and fun.
Live In The Now
“What is is what happened. There is not one single thing I can do about it. It’s the past. And the past is dead. Done. The only question is. Who am I going to be today? That’s it”
*Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It
I love this paragraph in this book. I really do. Because it’s reminding you to let go. Let go of everything that once was a part of you. It’s your past. Done. Dead. Gone. Now just focus on who you are in this present moment. Who is there by your side today. Who loves you at this exact moment. Who chose you.
Live in the now.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Friday, March 13, 2020
Change Takes Time
We have to remember we are going to have emotions. Good and bad days. Things don’t just go away overnight. It’s ok to miss someone you once loved. No one understands it until they go through it. We actually still carry them in our heart even if they aren’t present in our life.
But remember it all makes you stronger! The whole process has to happen and take place.
Can You Talk?
It’s been a week of events. At one point I took three calls one after another. My daughter looked at me and said omg what’s going on.
It’s ok I said. Everyone just needed to vent to me but they are ok. Wow mom she said you help a lot of people.
I gratefully have amazing people in my life. Therefore I return the favor always. I have a lot to repay to people.
The calls were hard. Stressful. Their tone in their voices still linger in my mind. Telling me their diagnosis with cancer. One voice filled with fear over a heart attack, another stressed in preparation for the closure of schools another for support on a new position and waiting for a call. Reassuring everyone it’s ok. I am here for you. What can I do to help. Was always my response.
I didn’t realize it until today. Tears shed. Hugs given. Support and thank yous. I just need to let you know they all said....
When was the last time you took the time to be there for someone. I am forever grateful for my people. My go to’s. Be that person for others too.
Today a friend texted me this and I laughed.
“The J I know is not afraid of a fking thing”
I didn’t get that way overnight. The power of support around me helped me be who I am. Be that person for others too so they too can face anything. Be strong enough to offer love and support to your people too.
Let’s Talk About It: Are You Speaking With Your Kids About COVID-19
Our schools officially close Monday for two weeks. Birthday parties cancelled. Weekend getaways rescheduled. Play dates moved to a later time. Half day today to get preparation work to homeschool. This morning before school I finally said to my girls. Do you want to talk about what’s happening?
They have been really good about the changes. Understanding when it came to cancelling all those activities but I wanted them to be able to express any concern.
My oldest asked if we were in quarantine. No. We are in self quarantine I said. We are electively choosing to stay out of the public and schools are closing to be proactive incase there are cases. Since surrounding cities have cases we are taking same protocols to be safe.
She understood. I packed them wipes and said keep your hands clean. Be sure to not touch your mouth and face.
The truth is we don’t know really what we are doing. We all have different views and opinions. Is it overkill. Probably. But we haven’t faced it yet so we aren’t really sure what we are dealing with.
My advice is to be honest and open with your kids. I asked them not to believe all they hear. To not spread rumors or assume what people are saying is accurate or factual. And I emphasized we have to have extra patience with one another until life can go back to normal routine.
Before drop off in the car ride my middle one said hey mom I said yes honey she said I love you. It almost was like her way of saying mom appreciate your help and efforts and making it ok for us.
We have to remind our kids we are safe and ok and not cause panic. It’s hard for them too. It’s hard for us but we know better. They don’t.
How are you and your kids handling this?
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