This blog is not about me however here’s a glimpse …..

I am a mother of 3 almost fully formed humans. I also have a husband whom I’ve had to train (he was definitely the hardest). When people ask what I do, there’s always that hesitation of not being defined by a certain job. Its kind of demeaning to say well I’m a mom – not sure why, but some people do tend to dismiss you as not having a brain.  Some how they think you sit on the couch all day eating chocolates, watching tv or go shopping. ( I know this sounds a bit defensive -sorry)  Anyway,  most moms and stay at home dads know being a  24/7 caregiver and raising a family is just as hard – I’d suggest  even more difficult then going to work.  There is never a break- you can’t even use the toilet without little people walking in on you and making demands. So….the response to my employment status is that I say I’m a fireman… I spend my days putting out so many fires – from both family and friends alike.

I like to have fun and try to see the humorous side of most situation – sometimes to my daughter’s dismay. She says I’m way too immature to be her mother, a description I proudly embrace. My kids say that I sometimes embarrass them and I tell them thats part of the job of a parent.  I’ve battled a weight issue – like most females and probably males in at least western societies and I’ve tried every diet and exercise program.  I’ve lived on 3 continents and travel a lot. With almost daily urging from friends and random people I meet on the street ( just kidding… er well not really, I do tend to talk to everybody) I decided to start this blog.

Life is short – I know that this is an over used phrase, but ITS REALLY TRUE. So what are you , me, everyone waiting for?? Its so easy to mechanically walk through life without thinking.  IT’S TIME to do some really easy things that might change your life. I will offer common and not so common sense on everything from quick and easy healthy cooking (really easy), key information to keep you healthy ( I am a bit of a health nut), random musing, travel suggestions, stupid news,  interactive column to vent ( a very healthy activity), some quirky family advice and more. I would like to encourage comments and critiques – hopefully not to harsh.

So – here goes…. I’m posting my first blog because ITS REALLY TIME to smile, laugh and do the little things that will hopefully make your morning, day, life a little happier, thoughtful and healthier.