I skipped blogging yesterday too, sorry! I try to wake up and write before the boys get up or when they're happily playing with each other. But Sammy has been extra clingy lately and wakes up and wants so snuggle on my lap which was the case yesterday. I love it! He wraps my arms around him and says "My mommy. I want to stay with you foweva!" :) So that trumps me writing my blog. I'm sure you understand.
I've been a busy little bee this week. On top of my normal busy week with my boys and work, I'm prepping for something else I'm dealing with. There are those in our lives that can't leave well enough alone and have to constantly create drama. Mostly because they want their own way 24/7 and when they don't get it they tend to throw a temper tantrum. I'm sure we all know people like that. I can't stand drama and do my best to avoid it. It's way too exhausting and disruptive to my boys and myself. Some thrive on it though. I never understand that.
I have been drinking that tart cherry juice smoothie a for dinner the evenings. It's so good and refreshing. I get home about 7 some nights and that hits the spot. Along with popcorn which my boys love and we eat a ton of it. Last night I used the tart cherry juice, almond/coconut milk, half a banana and a frozen berry/cherry blend from Trader Joe's. Wow, it was SO good. And it does make me extra sleepy and I tend to crash hard and sleep through the night. I find the tart cherry juice in the "organic" section of my local grocery store which is Stop n Shop. I know they sell it at Whole Foods too and I'm sure any other organic store.
This is the one I buy. R.W. Knudsen. It seems to be on sale a lot which is good and I will buy two at a time. You can find it on websites like eVitamins and get deals. Like a 12-Pack for a lower price overall. It is THAT good. I bet you try it and want to incorporate it daily. It is tart but not intolerable at all. Has a nice taste. There is no lip puckering. :)
This is the write-up from eVitamins.
Organic Just Tart Cherry Juice by Knudsen has all the antioxidants you want with none of the harmful pesticides.
Tart cherries are rich in anthocyanins, a class of antioxidant phytochemical known to improve circulation, nerve function and reduce the risk of cancer. They've also been shown to lower cholesterol and protect against muscle damage and reduce inflammation. Organic Just Tart Cherry Juice has all of these benefits, plus tart cherries contain melatonin, which helps people fall asleep naturally.
How to stay "balanced" when life gets a little crazy. It's not easy but by not allowing the crazy to determine your mood, you can be very zen despite them.
Life is definitely full these days. That's a nicer way of saying "busy" or "hectic". Full! It's amazing how just using different words can change the way you view things. Let your light shine and that which is negative will disappear.
Sleep! Getting a great nights sleep can make or break your day and how you handle what's to come for sure. The tart cherry juice can help with that. ;)
Use care for yourself and your loved ones by choosing to schedule things so it's not quite as hectic as it could be. Don't forget to exercise and breathe. Meditate, yoga, read a book. Whatever you need to do to be calm and collected and not feel hurried will help. Even a few minutes a day is helpful.
Give. Do for others. Don't forget to be kind. Being kind and letting others go ahead can slow us down and open our eyes to perspective. I can't really give a ton to charities but I try to do a little bit when I can. I always give a few dollars to veterans when I see them. I did so the other day at Stop n Shop and they gave me a cool flag to put on my deck! Pay it forward in little ways when you can. Every little bit counts and can change your day.
After I saw Les Miserables with my friends when it came out in the theater, I was singing this for about two weeks after! haha! So I will share so it gets stuck in your head.
"When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a light about to start when tomorrow comes"
Have a great day!!
xoxoxo
Tam
Tam
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