Me in Training

Weekend Recap

Ran the 5K with the kids. The hills were brutal but we all managed to better our previous times.

Flowers for my mama. It was my mom’s 3rd birthday heaven side. Still a tough day, even more so without my dad.

It will really be back to routine now that the kids are back to school tomorrow. We are long overdue for Sunday meal prepping.

Picked up our bibs for tomorrow’s 5K with the older kids. Especially with Noah who turned 13 last year, it is nice to have him show interest in doing something with me lol.

We always say how Mozzie was our first baby. We got him 7 months before Noah was born, and we always joke he was a doggie school dropout. He missed the socialization part because Noah was born early, and Matt and I were busy figuring out being responsible for a human baby. 😂

Anyway fast forward 13 years later, and he is still the best fur baby ever. However, when it comes to having fur friends, he is more like a grumpy anti social old man. Well there is truth in being able to teach an old dog new tricks, because he has been making huge strides going to doggie daycare for a couple of mornings a week.

My poor tumblr has been neglected for far too long. Looking at my last posts, they were few that captured the last several years of life. A couple of years ago we had just lost my mom, and we were trying to navigate life without her. Fast forward to today, almost halfway into 2025 and now navigating life without my dad.

These three have experienced too much loss and witnessed too much heartache for their ages. Or can I even say that for myself? A couple days ago they made their bucket list for the summer, and we are going to fill these summer days with memories that will last a lifetime.

Today the library had an event where you bring your stuffed animals in so they could spend the night at the library. We will pick them up tomorrow, and apparently we will get photos of all the fun they are having tonight.

I love how excited the kids still get over things like this. Oh and also ice cream, we are always excited about dessert around here. It’s the only way to start the weekend right.

Friday morning recap. Emily and I went to school to watch Maddie get an award. I love how Maddie is still so excited to see me when I am on campus.

Emily and I had a coffee date after, and I am hanging on to having one last baby at home with us. I am currently obsessed with oat milk in my coffee and she is obsessed with thinking she is also drinking coffee.

I always find my way back to tumblr, and it usually happens as we near the end of the year. My attempt early 2022 to get back on here was short lived.

2022 was a year that was kind of a blur. Ending with losing my mom 6 weeks ago. Hands down it has been the hardest time of my life. I am so grateful for all the family and friends that have given us so much love and support. The picture above was drawn by one of my younger cousins, and it was the perfect Christmas present. My mom at the center, with all of us surrounding her. ❤️

Today Emily is officially 3! The everyday joy this girl brings is incomparable. I thank God everyday that he blessed us with one more baby!

Not sure what made me randomly log into my old forgotten tumblr acct. My tumblr totally missed the 2021 year of life around here. Lots of kids growing up too fast, small little trips here and there, and everyday life here at home. Since we are barely into the 2022 year, here is a few things to put in this memory bank. 

Celebrated TJ turning 40 with a quick weekend trip to Napa. The air balloon ride was the highlight of the trip. 

Vegas is also a big hit with the kids. Definitely see more little trips there this year with them. 

Lukey turned 2 and Maddie turned 7 last month. <3

We are also season pass holders at Knott’s now. Noah's goal is to ride every single rollercoaster he is tall enough to go on. I volunteered Matt to be his rollercoaster partner...lol.

Second weekend in a row for morning hikes. There are so many trails around us, and it is nice to actually close my exercise ring on my watch before the day really gets started.

Summer time vibes yesterday during winter is how it goes here in California. But I am hoping all the rain in the forecast is right for the coming week. Seriously, I do not need to be running the air in the middle of winter. Working and school at home, and really just being home so much more, has definitely reflected on our electric bill this year.

The older kids slept across the street last night. Funny how I was up by 5 AM this morning when I always complain about them not knowing how to sleep in on the weekends. But really, I slept so early last night that Maddie woke me up when she called to say goodnight.

In other news, I chopped off my hair yesterday. More like TJ chopped it off. I joined the quarantine haircut crew with an at home haircut. My poor hair just gets so damaged with the heat I use on it. I also managed to give Noah a haircut on Friday without giving him any bald spots! Apparently not good enough to convince Matt to let me cut his hair again...lol.

So just a brain dump for the official beginning of the new year, because the last three days didn’t count. We fully enjoyed the time off of work and schedules, but we are back in it today.

I am not calling these resolutions, but just some things we are trying to be mindful about in the coming year.

Eat healthier and move more. I already did my first workout of the year this morning. It felt good to get it done first thing in the morning. Just getting myself motivated enough to wake up early each morning to do it before life begins for the rest of the house is the hardest part. Also, back on tracking my food on an app. It always is helpful! I got back on the scale this morning and I have gained 5lbs out of the 15 lbs I lost last year in the month of December. So I am definitely ready to reset. 

Consistency really in everything, including the above. I do not want to feel like I am always catching up on things. That includes work, home stuff and all things kid related. 2020 helped my procrastination quite a bit, but there is definitely a lot of room for improvement.