Adultitis

- - - | written by Jason on 8/23/2009 | - - -

How to Keep Your Wedding Adultitis-Free

I've been to a lot of weddings. Sometimes I've been in the audience, other times I've been an extra as a member of the wedding party, and once I was even in the supporting role (that's high as guys can go -- the bride is unquestionably the star). On the fun scale of social events, weddings are typically the polar opposite of funerals. But it's funny to me how something that is supposed to be such a joyous and happy event often involves a big ol' cloud of stress. Maybe it's due to the inordinate amount of time spent preparing for one day -- that's a lot of pressure. Maybe all the money …

- - - | written by Jenna on 8/22/2009 | - - -

Adultitis Care for Nursing Professionals

Nurses have a tough job. It's understandably stressful to care for the wide range of patients who cross their paths as well as deal with the bureaucracy of the world of medicine. Like many care-giver professionals, these amazing people are susceptible to Adultitis. Jason wrote a helpful article in Scrubs magazine outlining ways for nurses to treat the Adultitis in their lives. Be curious. It’s important to keep a childlike curiosity burning within you. The best nurses are the most curious ones. You may have heard the saying “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/19/2009 | - - -

7 Must-Read Back-To-School Posts

With summer winding down, most kids are either back in school or soon will be. (I have to admit, not having to go to school is one of my favorite things about being an adult.) As school begins, stress levels mount -- for children and their parents -- leaving the door wide open for Adultitis. We collected a number of articles from our archives that will help you cope with the increase in busyness and give you some things to think about as the new school year kicks off. …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/9/2009 | - - -

What Watching Fireflies Can Teach You About Your Level of Adultitis

The other night I was sitting in the backyard with my daughter Lucy. We were watching fireflies, aka lightning bugs. I tried catching one so she could see one up close, but chasing down a firefly in the dark with one hand while holding a baby in the other proved trickier than expected. Deciding to just take in the scene, we sat on the deck and watched them go about their evening routine. Questions started popping into my head. What makes them glow? What purpose does the glowing serve, anyway? And where do they go during the day? After putting Lucy to bed, I decided I was going to do a …

- - - | written by Kim on 7/21/2009 | - - -

10 Simple Ways to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

Are you overwhelmed? It's actually one of the worst symptoms of Adultitis. Feeling overwhelmed stinks and let's be honest, adulthood sure invites this daily, with the bills and responsibilities and all. It's suffocating. I wish I would've known when I was five just how good I had it. Being overwhelmed can leave you feeling like you're submerged in quicksand and you're watching yourself sink deeper and deeper. Yikes! It clouds your mind, leaving you with little more than a zombie existence, until you're able to snap out it. But how do you do that? You must prescribe for yourself one (or more) …

- - - | written by Kim on 7/14/2009 | - - -

How to Stop Doing the Chores You Hate

One of the worst things about being a "grown-up" is the chores. Laundry, grocery shopping, mowing, cleaning the toilets, washing the floors, vacuuming. Enough already! The list is endless and there's no motivation of getting that ever sought-after allowance at the end of the week (even if it was only a shiny quarter). With life being so demanding, when left with the choice of your chance for some much needed downtime/playtime, it's painful to have to do chores instead. That's where Adultitis pops up. You're left with resentment, anger, and feelings of overwhelm. That's no way to live, but …

- - - | written by Kim on 6/10/2009 | - - -

The Thing You Have To Stop & 5 Ways To Do It

With Adultitis running rampant, it's not a surprise that one of the major symptoms has become the new normal for many people. What am I speaking of? Being rushed. Do you ever feel rushed? Why? What makes you move so quickly? Whether you want to admit it or not, being rushed is one of the most unappealing traits that you can adopt. You're letting your outside circumstances rule your reality. You are being reactive, instead of proactive. You say "yes" far too often. It's time to stop. In the last six months, in my efforts to adjust to being a mommy, I have had many a temptation to rush. Hurry …

- - - | written by Jason on 5/29/2009 | - - -

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Plus Adultitis

Over the past few years, I have watched more Jon & Kate Plus 8 than I care to admit. The wifey got me into it a few years ago. It's not like we watch every episode, but it always seems to be on, and we get sucked in by something cute one of the kids says (like "I got to hit the tiñata."). Initially, I thought watching it made for pretty good birth control. Then Lucy came along and I began thanking my lucky stars that there weren't five more of her in there. Now that I'm doing more of the grocery shopping, I am bombarded by the tabloids alerting me to the latest "scoop" on this couple now …

- - - | written by Jason on 5/12/2009 | - - -

No Magic Elixir for Adultitis

As I write this, Lucy is a freshly-minted five-month-old. I’m not sure if it seems like it’s been that long or not; the first few weeks were such a blur. I’ve started noticing how big she’s gotten when I see younger babies. I was shocked at church the other day when I saw a newborn cradled in the arms of her mother sitting in front of me. “There’s no way Lucy was ever that small!” I thought. And yet I know she was. There’s something about having kids that really lets you know how much time flies, and that it’s NOT on your side. When it was just me and Kim, time seemed to go by much slower. …

- - - | written by Kim on 3/5/2009 | - - -

Tips from Texas

They say everything is bigger in Texas. We found this to be true in regards to childlike enthusiasm. Jason finished up three programs in the lone star state this past week and we had the good fortune of meeting a young woman named Carrie. The first night she showed up donning two different colored Chuck Taylor's. You know how I love Chucks! She explained that her best friend who is away at college has the same set. They bought them together, wrote poetry on them and swapped colors so that they each have one of each color. How cool is it that they both wear the same size?! What's even cooler is …

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