tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31701111552372152262024-02-06T19:36:39.836-08:00Workin' MamaJust a Mom - trying to make each day better than the last!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-48224075600334001792012-02-04T15:12:00.000-08:002012-02-04T15:12:29.312-08:00Hockey Mom?!?!Some of you might find this hard to believe, but I have become a hockey Mom. You know - those crazy women you see at hockey games that never sit down during the game because they are following their children around the ice. The one's that can't carry on a conversation because their eyes never leave the ice? <br />
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banging the glass as my son skates away with the puck....<br />
<br />Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-60611985412526002952012-02-03T07:13:00.000-08:002012-02-03T07:13:12.842-08:00Gonna be a Good Day!So, I work from home - which is FABULOUS! Although, it can also be a curse. There are many a day when I don't get out of my pajamas, except to put a fresh pair on before bed that night. You know it is bad when the big kid says "Mama, you look beautiful" when you are wearing jeans and a T-shirt!<br />
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Anyway - today is going to be a good - productive day. Why, you ask? I actually got a shower in before coming to work! <br />
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I know - doesn't sound like much, but to a busy Mom living in a crazy house with boys - that is all I need to make it a great day ;)<br />
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Happy Friday!!!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-12175026672104420422012-02-02T11:49:00.000-08:002012-02-02T11:49:04.139-08:00Picky EaterI have a picky eater. My little one will not eat anything except brown sugar oatmeal.<br />
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He asks for this morning, noon and night and when I refuse, a tantrum ensues. This is very bizarre to me, as my big kid would eat anything. He ate hummus, curry, "chicken and fries" - no questions asked. Not little one. Oatmeal. Only oatmeal. Sometimes 3 bowls for breakfast.<br />
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<br />Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-27688758487319960252012-01-30T15:33:00.000-08:002012-01-30T15:33:25.332-08:0020 pounds!I did it! <br />
20 pounds are gone! So excited. <br />
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And how did I celebrate? Burger King with Isaac and Noah ;0 <br />
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Some things never change!Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-73942622605776646182011-12-21T07:35:00.000-08:002011-12-21T07:37:12.354-08:00Laughter<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So - I work from home. Which is both a blessing and a curse. I am still able to act like a stay-at home Mom because I see my kids at random moments throughout the day. I need a drink of water - quick visit with the boys. The curse is that I am at home, so the boys don't always think of me as at "work." I have meetings where I am constantly on mute so the other attendees can't hear my screaming/fighting children in the background. I have become an even more amazing multi-tasking Mom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part of working at home is moments like this morning. I'm in my office (the dormer in my bedroom - LOL) and am working, cross-eyed on reports and hear unabandonded laughter ringing through the house. My babe playing with Dad. Absolutely the best part of my day so far!</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170111155237215226.post-66683139833604909562011-12-20T12:11:00.000-08:002011-12-20T12:11:36.580-08:00Working<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working - as a Mom, an employee and becoming a healthier person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I hope to use this blog to document my journey - in all of these aspects of my life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mom: doing ok - learning everyday. Got some snuggle time with my babe this morning - love that time :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Employee: doing ok - again learning everyday. Trying to be firm and "boss like" is not in my nature - trying to get better at that....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Healthier Me: Down 11.5 pounds! Yahoo!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Tried 2 new recipies today, that were awesome and totally MF acceptable!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Choco chip muffin: MF choco chip pancake mix in a coffee cup in the microwave, drizzled with syrup - FABULOUS! much better than the actual pancake ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">2. Choco cake filled with PB (are you sensing a theme here - LOL) MF brownie mix and MF chocolate chip pancake mixed together. Placed batter in muffin pan with natural PB in the middle - also FABULOUS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">what are you working at today?</span>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05627484967106139411noreply@blogger.com1