I honestly try to be strategic about my toy purchases (despite what my husband thinks!) but after COVID hit and daycare was closed, I was faced with an energetic 15 month old (now 2.5 years!) who needed to move her body and develop her strength. I had gravitated towards fine motor play, because that wasContinue reading “Indoor Gross Motor Play”
Category Archives: Motivation
Bumpdate: Second Trimester
As I mentioned in my previous post about my experience with the first trimester of pregnancy, I had it pretty good. The only real issue I was facing was fatigue. But as my energy came back in the second trimester, I got back into exercising more and was averaging about 2-3 times a week. IContinue reading “Bumpdate: Second Trimester”
How I Tackle Procrastination and Get More Done
I’m sitting at my desk, staring at my note pad. I know what I need to do. I just can’t seem to muster up the energy to actually start. I don’t want to do all these administrative tasks that go along with adulthood. Why can’t someone else pay this medical bill, call the insurance provider, scheduleContinue reading “How I Tackle Procrastination and Get More Done”
Bumpdate: First Trimester
Hi everyone! So since we have announced that Baby Bradley will be joining us in December (!), I wanted to share what my experience with the first trimester was like. First let me start by saying that if you are thinking you want to get pregnant, it is worth putting in a little effort toContinue reading “Bumpdate: First Trimester”
Growing and Creating
Hello long lost internet family! When I started RoadtoRidges, I had a yearning desire to create – to put something out there into the world with my own effort. The creation bug struck in more ways than one, and in early April, I found out Isaac and I were expecting our first child! Since thatContinue reading “Growing and Creating”
Getting Back on Track
Have you ever fallen off the wagon? Whatever you decided to do, with the best intentions, falls by the wayside? Ever left a project started and half-finished? I have, and it’s a struggle/a lifetime lesson for me to keep moving forward. I suffer from too much enthusiasm. I LOVE starting new projects, planning new things,Continue reading “Getting Back on Track”
Book Review: The Alzheimer’s Solution
Most families have had experience with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and my family is no different. My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2002, right after my grandfather died and the loss of cognitive function could be hidden no longer. She first lived at home, then had in-home caregivers, and was eventually moved into anContinue reading “Book Review: The Alzheimer’s Solution”
Mindful Mornings Atlanta: Resilience
Ever since we moved to Atlanta, I had been hibernating, not wanting to go out and meet people or do things. I think I just needed some time to get used to my new surroundings. It’s only been in the last week or so that I feel ready to step out of my cocoon andContinue reading “Mindful Mornings Atlanta: Resilience”
Sit Yourself Sick
I bet I can guess what you are doing at this very moment. And it may be hurting your heart. The New York Times recently wrote about a new study that was published in the journal Circulation that found that sitting for extended periods of time straight up damages your heart, as evidenced by chronicallyContinue reading “Sit Yourself Sick”
Reflections and Resolutions
I could never wait for New Year’s Day to start thinking about resolutions. I know some people hate resolutions, but I love them. I loved thinking about where I was and what my goals were and how I was going to get there. So usually, when the chaos of Christmas had settled, usually in theContinue reading “Reflections and Resolutions”
Road to Ridges 