Did you take your vitamins today?

You know what? Sometimes I forget to take my vitamins! I try to take them with breakfast and dinner - but by the time I get the kids fed and one off to school - I find myself cleaning up dishes, getting the other two dressed and before I know it - I didn't even have breakfast. But now it's 10am and lunch is at 11am. So then, do I take them on an empty stomach? I have found the answer to be no as it can make me a bit queezy. Does this saga sound familiar? I do try to set them out and all that jazz, but it always seems I am doing something for someone else and just forget to take care of myself. But - here's the deal. If I don't take care of myself, I will likely not be around to take care of my kids. There is too much heart disease and cancer in my family to take chances. So - starting right now (when I go upstairs) I will take my dinner pills (dinner was 2 hours ago) and get out tomorrow's set. What is my point? Take your vitamins - and don't let LIFE get in the way. God Bless!

What About Mom?

Hi - Welcome to my blog. This is a first for me - but I hear they are "all the rage." My dear friend, Ali, recommended starting this blog for those of us who are used to spending every waking minute focused on our children. They wake us up before the sun, run as ragged all day long until we fall into bed at night -- only to awake at 3am because there are dragons in their room. Luckily I learned early on in motherhood that in order to take care of my children, I must take care of myself. I learned to recognize the signs of needing a break and asking for help. I also learned that I can't take care of my children if I am sick - or worse, dieing from a degenerative disease like cancer. That is why 2 years ago, I took control of that part of my life and began to change my lifestyle. With the help of companies like USANA and NEDlife, - comapanies who truly care about my health and not my checkbook - I have started to live healthier and feel empowered to give my children the best start I can. So - please share. What do you struggle with in your day of staying home with kids? Do you find time for yourself to relax, read your bible - or take a NAP? Have you looked at your family history to determine your risk factors for disease? Let's chat!