I recently followed a good friend of mine as she competed in the Women’s Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. For those of you not in the world of triathlon, Kona is something you have to qualify for (kind of like the Boston Marathon for runners) – it is highly competitive and often a lifelong […]
Author: larosenberg
You’re only human … give yourself (and others) grace
Each morning I try to set myself up for the day by having some quiet, alone time. It’s more to get myself in the right frame of mind as I embrace a day of unpredictability. #toddlerlife I will undoubtedly have many learning opportunities throughout the day and make mistakes along the way. It’s amazing how […]
It’s the day after a long weekend … how’s it going?
The day after a long weekend can often feel disorienting. Especially if you got away or did something you might not normally do. Maybe you’re playing catch up because you didn’t get anything done all weekend. Or you’re like “NOW I’m going to start that new eating regime!” And then Tuesday feels like “Monday” and […]
Fresh starts, new beginnings, every day
It’s been a minute since I’ve written. I have some long time readers who have noticed. LOL. Thank you for that. Life. Life gets in the way, right? And then summer comes and goes. And all the things. And now it’s the start of another school year. As a teacher, I feel like the beginning […]
A mindset that brought me more peace: “Let them”
If you have been reading my blog the past few months, you will know that I am a huge Mel Robbins fan. I think I got hooked when I heard her being interviewed on another podcast and then went and checked out all her content (books and podcast). That was it for me. I am […]
Achoo! (a gentle reminder to take care of yourself)
I had my first experience of taking care of a sick kid while also being sick. Ugh. Not a fan. At all. I sympathize with all the parents out there who have to do this. A lot. And with multiples! I am a big advocate for self-care. Taking care of yourself so you can take care of […]
Let them keep their negativity to themselves: the snow globe trick
Have you ever been in the presence of someone who is in a foul mood and find it rubbing off on you? Maybe it’s not even someone you know. It’s some random person in front of you at the grocery store who is getting impatient and irritable because the person ahead of them is having […]
The wisdom of Master Yoda
Today is Star Wars Day and I’ve had Star Wars on my mind. I dressed my son in a Grogu (“baby Yoda”) shirt and have my own “Mamalorian” shirt on. If I were still teaching elementary music, today would be filled with Star Wars games, listening to music from the movies, watching various YouTube clips. Fun times. […]
YOUR Universe … what will it be?
There are have been a lot of movies made recently that focus on the concept of a multiverse. A lot of super hero movies. “Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse”. “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” And non-super hero ones. “Sliding Doors.” “Coherence.” And most recently (and famously), “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” It’s kind of […]
Fill your cup with … ?
There is a lot of talk about “self-care” and “filling your cup” and finding “me” time. Especially for stay-at-home parents. I mean, any human, really. But when you have a laundry list of things to do (and literal laundry), trying to fit in “self-care” time can feel like an added pressure. And let’s be honest. […]