January days



Bleak, dreary winter is upon us.

The days between New Years and spring that seem to never end.

Cold, dark, absent of life and color. 

When the sun shines after days gone it seems like a new world. 

When curling up in your bed with a good book and warm tea seems like the best option to pass the day, 

But then you remember you have three kids that need entertaining because it’s to cold to go outside. 

So we go swim at the inside pool and get some built up energy out, exercise and stay active. We go for walks when the weather allows. We go go-carting. We ice skate. We learn and read and imagine, we learn how to use our inside voices and that the furniture isn’t a jungle gym. We cook wholesome meals and eat together. When it snows we build snowmen and go sledding. 

I do read when time allows. I have a 50 book goal this year. I'm already onto book 5 for the year! I can’t ever seem to put those thriller books down! 

I've been trying to eat cleaner and I feel great! On top of swimming an hour everyday, sometimes with one kid in tow sometimes all three. 

 Right now I have black bean avocado brownies to be checked in the oven- I already have a good feeling about these ones!




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