I'm terrible at drinking enough water to stay hydrated. Apparently, I just never had the right container. I bought myself a pink 20 oz Aladdin To-Go tumbler at Target. I fill it with ice and water before I leave for work, and voila! I'm drinking at least 20 more ounces a day, maybe even 40 or 50 ounces more, than I had been.
If only other health habits were so easy to improve!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Naturally
The yard needs to be mowed and the house needs to be picked up blown up so I can start over again (the pest control man is coming Friday).
So I did the only logical thing in such circumstances--I made Scotcharoos. Want some?
So I did the only logical thing in such circumstances--I made Scotcharoos. Want some?
Monday, August 08, 2011
High as a Kite
It was fun to see so many boys sporting back-to-school haircuts yesterday at Church. Primary was particularly challenging yesterday, partly because our half of the building had no air conditioning. Another factor was the presence of so many talkers in my class--everyone wants to tell a story about nearly everything we mention, whether its relevant or not.
Yesterday, however, C and E broke all previous records for crazy behavior, constantly messing with each other, skipping around the room, talking to each other, etc. When they both hid behind the table folded against the wall during the closing prayer, I pulled them out and took them in the hall while the others finished the prayer. C is 5 and about to start kindergarten. E is 6 and starting first grade.
After, the three of us talked about what might help them be more reverent and respectful in class, and it was obvious C felt bad about her behavior. I'm not sure E realized there was anything unacceptable about her behavior, but I can only tackle so many things at once. E said that singing an activity song before class would only give her more energy, but C said that she might feel better if we sing a quiet song. C is going to bring her Dad to class next week (her idea), and we'll try the reverence song.
Our class meets right after Sacrament Meeting at 10:15, and we take a water and bathroom break before class starts and let everyone share some news. We sometimes have pretzels or cheese sticks as a treat. I haven't kept track of whether treats affect behavior. But, I welcome any suggestions from my more experienced readers. Any ideas?
Yesterday, however, C and E broke all previous records for crazy behavior, constantly messing with each other, skipping around the room, talking to each other, etc. When they both hid behind the table folded against the wall during the closing prayer, I pulled them out and took them in the hall while the others finished the prayer. C is 5 and about to start kindergarten. E is 6 and starting first grade.
After, the three of us talked about what might help them be more reverent and respectful in class, and it was obvious C felt bad about her behavior. I'm not sure E realized there was anything unacceptable about her behavior, but I can only tackle so many things at once. E said that singing an activity song before class would only give her more energy, but C said that she might feel better if we sing a quiet song. C is going to bring her Dad to class next week (her idea), and we'll try the reverence song.
Our class meets right after Sacrament Meeting at 10:15, and we take a water and bathroom break before class starts and let everyone share some news. We sometimes have pretzels or cheese sticks as a treat. I haven't kept track of whether treats affect behavior. But, I welcome any suggestions from my more experienced readers. Any ideas?
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