I confess…
-ONE-
So, much of my background is in athletics and fitness. In college, I spent my first 3 years in athletic training before deciding to go another route. I then got my certification to be a personal trainer and used it to help advance my lacrosse coaching career. I coached lacrosse at both the collegiate level and high school level, as well as, summer camps and private lessons. Finally, I got my teaching certification in K-12 Health and Physical Education. ALL this to say…it is very, very difficult for me to go to the gym and watch people work out incorrectly. As in, so badly and such poor form that they could injure themselves. Knowing that proper gym etiquette is to keep my mouth shut, I never say anything. BUT I really want to!!!
-TWO-
I have always been someone who has struggled with falling asleep. (I am convinced I passed along this terrible trait to my son.) When I lay down, my mind runs away from me. Has always been an issue. So recently, actually after speaking at length with Austins' sleep doctors and then my own, I tried melatonin. It's a small amount that, I'm assured, is completely safe. It has been a complete game changer for me. I actually fall asleep [without tossing and turning for 45 minutes] and can get a decent nights rest. *Talk to your own doctor if you're considering this*
-THREE-
I can't wait to get away and unplug. I am constantly reading these stories about how much technology affects our kids and it really [as I sit at my computer typing] makes me self reflect on technology in my own life. IT'S EVERYWHERE (and I only have Facebook -no twitter, snap chat, instagram etc). I can't imagine keeping track of it all. Looking forward to a nice long vacation and time away from all the technologies.
-FOUR-
Discipline is hard! Holy moly, year three has hit us full force. I see him testing limits and boundaries and also searching for a sense of control and ownership over his decisions, as opposed to mom and dad telling him when and what to do. I've been trying to allow him to make choices [within limits of the activities we are doing] to help him gain the confidence in his choices and also to see there are consequences to them. It has helped and it is a constant work in progress as I try to be consistent.
-FIVE-
McKenna took her first, by herself steps at my parents house on 7/17/2017. Putting this bit of info here- so I don't forget it! She can take about 6 steps before falling right now. We are slowly getting there!!
-TWO-
I have always been someone who has struggled with falling asleep. (I am convinced I passed along this terrible trait to my son.) When I lay down, my mind runs away from me. Has always been an issue. So recently, actually after speaking at length with Austins' sleep doctors and then my own, I tried melatonin. It's a small amount that, I'm assured, is completely safe. It has been a complete game changer for me. I actually fall asleep [without tossing and turning for 45 minutes] and can get a decent nights rest. *Talk to your own doctor if you're considering this*
-THREE-
I can't wait to get away and unplug. I am constantly reading these stories about how much technology affects our kids and it really [as I sit at my computer typing] makes me self reflect on technology in my own life. IT'S EVERYWHERE (and I only have Facebook -no twitter, snap chat, instagram etc). I can't imagine keeping track of it all. Looking forward to a nice long vacation and time away from all the technologies.
-FOUR-
Discipline is hard! Holy moly, year three has hit us full force. I see him testing limits and boundaries and also searching for a sense of control and ownership over his decisions, as opposed to mom and dad telling him when and what to do. I've been trying to allow him to make choices [within limits of the activities we are doing] to help him gain the confidence in his choices and also to see there are consequences to them. It has helped and it is a constant work in progress as I try to be consistent.
-FIVE-
McKenna took her first, by herself steps at my parents house on 7/17/2017. Putting this bit of info here- so I don't forget it! She can take about 6 steps before falling right now. We are slowly getting there!!
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