All of my 2020 goals have one main theme: Living a happier, more mindful life. And one month into the year, I’m already feeling the effects of putting these goals into action.
A good example of this is on weekday mornings. The morning rush alone with a toddler can be intense. Getting her fed, dressed, and out the door can lead to meltdowns, spills, and a host of other fun activities like time-outs.
I'm here to tell you about a book that changed my life and my marriage. Fair Play isn't just a book, though, it's a system of dividing household tasks that not only eliminates arguments about doing dishes and whose turn it is to do the laundry but can completely get rid of the notion of emotional labor in your home.
Last Friday, Amalia turned two and a half. When I told her that she's two and a half now, she responded with: No mommy, I'm two. On my birthday I gonna be three. And that's my child, in a nutshell. Literal AF.
When I was picking out a photo for this post, Anel suggested this one.
Doctors estimate that 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain sometime in their lives, myself included for the last decade. The pain can be crippling, limiting your day-to-day activities so that even standing up or sitting down can be painful. Trust me, I've been there. I get back spasms regularly and they're not fun. But with Anel's help, I get them much less often than I used to.
