I can't believe it's been eight, almost nine months since my double knee arthroscopy! What a difference! I just had my checkup with my orthopedist and thought I'd give an update for anyone that's interested or may be having the same surgery. To recap, I had a torn lateral meniscus tear and a patella tear in my left knee along with some arthritis cleaned up and a fat cap removed. My right knee just had arthritis cleaned up and also had a fat cap removed. Sounds like fun right? Could have been so much worse! At eight months out, I'm not completely released from the doctor yet but most people are. I'll tell you why later. At this point in the recovery, I am doing great! I can pretty ... read more
Knee Surgery Update Time!
Great Ideas for Field Trips
One of my favorite things and my kids' favorite things about homeschooling was all of the great opportunities for field trips. We were in a large homeschool group and were divided into groups like preschool, elementary, middle and high school. At one time, I had kids in three of the four groups for a few years and each group had their own field trips each month. That meant 3 field trips a month! That was fun! I miss those days. This list is by no way the only places to go for field trips. It's just a jumping off point for you. If you think some places may be too old for your group, don't hesitate to ask if they can modify it for younger groups. The same goes for older kids. Lots ... read more
What is the best day to weigh yourself?
I don't know about you, but I have been stepping on the scales on Mondays for years and it's almost always disappointing. Nothing like starting your week with a setback and a cry. But who says we have to weight in on Mondays? My Fitbit for one! It reminds me every Monday morning to go and step on the beast. But could there be a better day to weigh-in? What if I weighed in every day? I mean, I do like starting my weeks off organized and with some form of routine. It is really easy to remember to weigh-in on Mondays. The problem is that no matter how great I've done all week with working out and eating, that is not what the scales say on most Mondays. Most of the time I'm just ... read more
I Joined A Gym! Plus my Beginner Workout Routine
Disclaimer: This is no way an endorsement of any particular gym. I am not being paid for this post. I took a major step toward reclaiming back my health and my knees and not to mention my waistline. I joined a gym! Such a scary thing, right? I have always wanted to join one, but the ones around here were always too expensive and honestly, there were only a couple to choose from. Fast forward a few decades and now we have Workout Anytime and Planet Fitness, both with several locations around us. But joining a gym is a huge commitment. Do I have time to go? Will I actually use it? Will I keep going after the newness wears off? And don't forget, you need workout clothes! Decisions, ... read more
Shhh…Mommy’s Working Free Printable
Shhh...Mommy's working! Need a moment of peace and quiet? Just want something pretty to hang near your desk or in a frame on your desk? I designed this just for that purpose. Sometimes we just need to let everyone know we are working, whether it's writing that next blog post, grading papers or just taking a few minutes to relax at our desk. Enjoy this free printable from me! Click Here For Free Printable ... read more
EDS Awareness Month: See Me
May is Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month and today in honor of it, I'm linking to my daughter's blog. She has written an incredible post about what it's like to live with EDS/Hypermobility, a disease we both share. Life isn't easy when you have a disease and her post is a great read for anyone that lives with a disease, especially an invisible disease. Her post is all about how friends, family and even strangers see her disease first before seeing her. As a mom, it breaks my heart. Please take time and read her post, it is gut-wrenchingly honest. This link will take you to her blog and the post. Emily Bare: See Me ... read more
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