To Binge Watch: American Housewife. Currently in its 3rd season on ABC, you can catch up on all you've missed on Hulu. Katie is a mother of 3 living in Westport, Connecticut. She is out of place amongst the other mothers, having considerably less money and being several sizes larger than them. Though most moms don't have these exact obstacles, I think feeling out of place amongst neighboring parents is a common feeling. And of course, many of her family struggles are relatable and hilarious.
To Wear: Lennon gave me these super comfy pajama pants for Christmas. They're insanely soft, light weight (which I love because I sleep with blankets) and they have pockets! I should have bought more pairs, and perhaps someday, I will.
To Drink: Natural Calm is a powder you put in your water (I use hot water, but I've heard some use cold) that helps relieve stress, build magnesium levels (almost everyone is deficient) and keeps your poops regular. I can't have caffeine right now because Truman is super sensitive to it. So, this drink keeps me feeling peaceful about the fact that I have no energy. Haha. I drink the lemon raspberry flavor, but there are lots of options .
To Eat: Pomegranate! I'm 30 years old and never had fresh pomegranate. I've had pomegranate flavored things and enjoyed them, so I was excited to try the real thing. I love them!! The pomegranate seeds are kind of difficult to remove, but once you remove them, they keep good in the fridge for at least a week. I like to eat them straight. Some people spit out the pit, but I don't. The pit is really good for you. I put pomegranate in this fudge, it goes well in salad, on meat like pork or venison, in yogurt... the possibilities are endless.
To Read: The Empowered Mama: How to Reclaim Your Time and Yourself while Raising a Happy, Healthy Family by Lisa Druxman. My biggest flaw as a mother is definitely not making myself a priority. I try to do too much for too many, with not enough sleep, not enough adult interaction and this blog (that I write all posts to while breastfeeding) being my only hobby. Then I snap. By not taking care of myself, I become a lesser version of myself. I am not as patient with the kids as I desire to be. Not as fun. I can't give what I don't have and I'm severely lacking in many wyas. So, to be a better mother, I know I need to put more of an effort on taking care of myself. I've only read one chapter in this book, as it's a month by month guide. But it has amazing reviews on Amazon and I look forward to starting the activities in it January 1st.
That's it! What so you recommend I try in 2019?
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