Keeping It Simple

Flavored water? Yes, please. I am not one of those who hates drinking water. But, and this is a big BUT, I have stopped drinking soda of any kind and juice of any kind. I really don't drink anything else except green tea and an occasional glass of milk. When I saw this post for day spa apple cinnamon water , I thought it might be nice way to spice up my water- it is! And it is very refreshing!!. According to the blog that this was pinned this from, Lose Weight by Eating, " both apples and cinnamon raise your metabolism".  I don't know about that, but I do know that I drank lots and lots of water today. I can't explain. I just really enjoyed it! I followed the very simple instructions (if you click on the above link, there is a video)- apples and cinnamon stick in the pitcher, add ice, fill with water. I let mine sit overnight in the fridge. The flavor was much much stronger than I thought it would be! I refilled the pitcher several times during the...

I am thankful that Erin 19yo and Paul 14yo (our two oldest at home) have the opportunity to do a little road tripping together. These two decided to save their money for the past few months and take an adventure together. They have wandered down CA and landed in the happiest place on Earth. Aren't they cute?!!!!  While I miss them (like really, really miss them!!), I am thankful for time with just our two youngest boys. Mark (12yo) and James (9yo) have enjoyed the relaxed pace and "younger kid" mode around here. They rotate between playing Legos, organizing their monster truck hot wheels, drawing, making Christmas wish lists, and just goofing around together.  Oh, and walking!! For the first time ever (since we started mommy boot camp 6 + weeks ago) my boys did not accuse me of trying to kill them by walking!! Could we be over the hump?!  And, they are totally getting in to the "Eat This, Not That" mode! Yes, they actually read the books an...