One of the greatest things ever is hearing my kids laugh. Whether it’s a silly little giggle or unbridled belly laughter, there’s no better sound in the world. It recently occurred to me that God probably feels the same way about his children. …
Feel Good
A Simple and “Delicious” Way to Ambush Adultitis
“I enjoy sleep like a good steak.” Bill Cosby said this, and I couldn’t agree more. …
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I Just Want A Haircut
July 3, 2009: Okay, we're a few days shy of seven months as parents. I feel guilty even typing this, because I love Lucy so very much, but I am a bit overwhelmed right now with the 24-7 aspect of parenthood. …
How to Feel More Alive
As the belly bump gets bigger and bigger (who am I kidding, it's no "bump" -- at 32 weeks it's more like I'm hiding a pumpkin under my shirt), I've had a couple of people recently ask me why I am choosing (for the seconds time) to have a natural childbirth. There are so many "amazing" drugs out there -- why wouldn't I choose to make my experience less painful? In discussing this with our midwife, she had a really cool take on it. I'm paraphrasing, but in essence she shared... People want to FEEL their lives. Why do we run marathons? Climb mountains? Learn how to paint? Because we have the desire to FEEL alive. It's so true. These big hurdles are not accomplished with a simple amount of effort or desire. They force us to come alive in a new way, to dig deeper than we thought was possible within ourselves, to go far beyond the day-to-day breathing and existing. So, how do you break out of your rut to start this journey towards FEELING your life (short of getting pregnant -- …
Four Magic Words For Helping Those You Love De-stress
For our prenatal care with Lucy's pregnancy and now with baby #2, Jason and I have had the good fortune of being under midwifery care. It's truly been a gift that I am humbled by because of the attention, level of care, and love we receive from our midwives. All of our appointments are at least an hour -- typically 75-90 minutes -- and they come to our home (SUPER awesome with a 2-year-old). Most couples not working with a midwife say, "What are you talking about all of that time? Our appointments are usually only 20 minutes." Well, it usually comes down to four simple words they ask, spoken very sincerely, with patience and love: …
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5 Steps To Overcome Overwhelm
Overwhelm sucks. It's crippling and riddles your life with Adultitis. Here are my 5 steps to overcoming overwhelm. …
7 Ways to Defeat Adultitis Amidst Chronic Pain
One of our most frequently asked questions is this: "Living an Adultitis-free life is great in theory, but what about people who live with pain? How are you to stay young when health issues prevent you from enjoying life and having normal fun?" …
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56 Ways To Exercise That Are Actually Fun
We all know the importance of staying active, and of course, burning a few extra calories is never a bad thing for the 'ol waistline. In fact, more than 120 million Americans, or 64.5% of the adult population, are overweight, and almost 59 million, or 31%, are obese. If you're like me, however, exercise can sometimes feel like a chore, inducing Adultitis. …
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The Best Fun You Can Have Indoors Without Breaking Stuff
Kim and I love going on walks. The sub zero temperatures here in Wisconsin have temporarily put the kabosh on that exercise routine. Maybe you're also feeling a little cooped up and are looking for an activity to make you feel sort of like you're exercising. How about some balloon volleyball? …
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A Free Ticket to Better Health & Happiness
If I told you that your life would be better and that you would be healthier and happier if you did something very specific for one hour each day, would you be curious to hear what that one thing is? It’s free and relatively easy to obtain... …
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