Happy Parents Have Happy Children!
Happy Parents Have Happy Children! I am not a “good morning” person. I hardly ever say it. Typically I will greet you with a “Hi” or “Hello” when I first see you in the morning. I only say good morning if someone says it to me first. This is because I am not a morning talker. I don’t wake up grumpy or anything. I’m just not ready to jump into conversations until I’ve been a wake for a few hours. Hence my typical one word greeting. However, every single morning that I drop my son off … READ MORE
The Social Worker Told Me To Go To Zumba!
On Friday I went to my first Zumba class since pre-pregnancy. I've been wanting to go for a while but I kept putting it off. The Zumba instructor that I like has classes on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Not the most ideal times from me and baby Joy Chaser's schedules. So, I'd have to get a babysitter in order to go to the class. I prefer to save my baby-sitting request for "important occasions". Every week I'd think about going to Zuba and every week I wouldn't go. What made this week … READ MORE
1st Day Back to Work After Maternity Leave. Was it Joyful?
It took me a long long time to get pregnant with Baby Joy Chaser. After finally becoming a mom a couple of family members asked me so is it (meaning motherhood) like you imagined. At the time I said it did not feel real. I suspected it wouldn't feel real until maternity leave ended and I was back to work and into what would be my normal routine. Well that time has come. I went back to work a few weeks ago. Being back to work has gone pretty well. We have our routine down. I've almost … READ MORE
October the 1st, A Joyful Tradition
Today is October the 1st and I am feeling sentimental. If you are a new friend, follower, or reader than you are wondering why. You see October the 1st is a significant day in my family. Today is the day we play Christmas music and start preparing for Christmas. This tradition goes back two generations. My dad’s family was poor. There were a lot of children, a little money, and a mom with a big heart. She, this mom, who was my grandmother, though she passed away before I was born, would start … READ MORE
How to Keep Your Joy When You Lose Your Confidence.
Even the most confident amongst us goes through occasional periods of time where they don't feel very confident. I happen to be in the midst of one if those times right now. I can say for a fact that lacking confidence is a huge Joy Thief. So this post is about how to keep your Joy when you lose your confidence. In general I tend to be a pretty confident woman. This has not happened naturally. It is the result of my parents constantly speaking positivity and encouragement into me for 30 … READ MORE
