Unfold Skinny, Baking, & Prioritizing

Traditionally, this has left me feeling annoyed that I can’t sustain with ALL the issues, however now with my clever 40 years of life expertise, I don’t get overly bothered by it. Nicely, truly, I do, however I do know to test myself earlier than I wreck myself quicker than I used to. I do know to take a minute to breathe and prioritize. One way or the other acknowledging that some balls are going to drop make it much less irritating.

Unfold Skinny, Baking, & Prioritizing

So, what’s occurring you might ask? Nicely, a few of it could be filed below imprecise running a blog, which nobody likes, so I gained’t spend a lot time speaking in regards to the emotional stuff that isn’t my story to inform or the thrilling mission that I can’t share but. I can discuss Kaitlyn’s black belt coaching, which could be very demanding and strict and if I miss one deadline, the entire thing goes kaput and she will be able to’t take a look at for her black belt subsequent month.

I’m rolling with common homeschool (which goes effectively however undoubtedly takes a pair hours of my undivided consideration every day) and additional curricular actions (Run membership! TKD! Theater! Piano! Guitar! Soccer! Voice classes!… are we over dedicated in the meanwhile… maybe…).

We’re roughly 6 weeks into our kitchen renovation and doubtless nonetheless have no less than 2-3 extra weeks to go since we’re transferring some lights, ready for some cupboard doorways, and flattening out our ceiling which presently has an odd, pointless angle to it. The kitchen is purposeful although, so it’s not bothering me, minus the very fact we live in a building zone.

Then there’s feeding the crew (does yours prefer to eat meals 3 times a day, too?!), maintaining with common train, some physician’s appointments like a intestine well being test for one youngster and a mammogram for me (I discussed I used to be 40, proper?), and different everyday life happenings. You get it- regular life stuff, however quite a bit to juggle. If I used to be scripting this a decade in the past, I’d most likely say one thing like #tooblessedtobestressed as a result of it’s true, I really feel excited and glad about life, however now it’s cringe to say such issues, proper?

Anywho (not cringe to say that, I’m hoping… ) Some balls must be dropped proper now and it’s been principally weblog associated. Household is my first precedence so I’m utilizing that as my north star after which attempting to maintain my head afloat over right here once I can. I’m absolutely conscious that nobody’s world stops once I miss a weblog submit or take a pair days away from IG, however from a private accountability stage, it bothers me. I like to point out up and be dependable, however I’m additionally attempting to develop into the person who acknowledges that she will be able to’t do all of the issues on a regular basis. Are you able to relate?

David walked in the home laughing the opposite day asking if I’ve been channeling my stress into baking, and looking out round on the loaf of sourdough bread, the buttermilk cornbread, the 2 sourdough pizza crusts, and the yellow cake with chocolate icing that I had helped Hailey bake, I couldn’t assist however ponder, maybe I’m? I suppose there are worse methods to manage. Anyway, we’re consuming effectively presently!

A number of random lightning spherical ideas earlier than I am going make lunch…

• This cheese grater has been a HUGE worth add to our kitchen. The youngsters have all the time favored shredding cheese however I’ve all the time nervous about them shredding fingers, too. This factor is totally child protected and is FUN to make use of. No extra shopping for pre-shredded cheese for us. Phrase on the road is that the opposite blades included are nice for veggies. Can’t wait to attempt it!
• Whereas I’m nonetheless a content material Butcher Field buyer, I made a decision to attempt Wild Pastures (referral ink for $20 off your order), too. I put in an order and thus far am impressed with the packaging (sealed good and tight) and high quality (very tasty). I’ve solely simply began to work my method via my supply although, so extra ideas to return down the road.
• Spring climate is arriving right here in NC and Hailey and I are each a 12 months into allergy photographs. I’m praying she will get full reduction and doesn’t have her ordinary month of torture from crimson, itchy, swollen eyes. I’m hoping I get some reduction, too. I had 2 systemic reactions over the course of my photographs, so whereas I’m at my upkeep stage, it’s not as concentrated as “regular.” I’m nice with that as a result of systemic reactions are scary and I’ve a slight feeling of panic every time I get my shot now, so I’m grateful and nice to remain on the decrease dosage; simply hoping it additionally gives some reduction.
• I completed The Ladies by Kristin Hannah and wow, I like her books. It was robust to take heed to some components and achieve higher perception into the position of girls within the Vietnam Battle, but it surely was partaking and I actually loved it. I’m now again on my nonfiction choice and about 5 chapters into Outlive by Peter Attia. Actually, actually having fun with studying extra about metabolic operate and construct our well being for a hopefully longer well being span.
• Breakfast I can’t get sufficient of lately- baking a skinny breakfast casserole with cottage cheese on Sunday, then slicing and protecting it within the fridge. Then placing a sq. on a toasted bagel with cream cheese and a turkey sausage patty within the morning. Plus 2 Brazil nuts and a wellness shot. It finally ends up being roughly 35 g of protein.
• Additionally appreciating making a batch of soup on Sunday, freezing it in Souper Cubes, then placing a frozen dice in my mini sluggish cooker at breakfast so have scorching, do-it-yourself soup prepared by lunch time.
• Train is constant. Doing power about 5 days per week and attempting to do higher about including in some cardio (principally interval working/strolling) and stretching. I’m strolling all the time as a result of the climate is so attractive and Finley loves it, too.

I really feel I’ve babbled on lengthy sufficient. How’s 2024 going for you? Cruising proper alongside? Juggling all of it effectively sufficient? Thriving? Surviving? Any issues rocking your world presently?