Keto: Coffee

Welcome to Wednesday!

I know Wednesdays are not always easy so I thought I would talk about something very midweek appropriate topic. Coffee!! Yay!!

More specifically bulletproof coffee or Keto coffee.

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I prefer to call it Keto coffee, for…well reasons. Anyway Keto coffee is a great way to start your day. Not only does it taste delicious, and help you hit your macros but it also gives you a nice energy boost. I’ll explain why in just a minute.

Let’s dive in!

When I first started Keto I had some trouble getting my fat count up there. Of course when doing something new it does take a little time to figure things out. So I started looking around and after doing some research I decided I would try out Keto coffee.

There are about a million different versions of keto coffee so really the possibilities are endless, though you should not get too crazy. It’s easy to go over your fat goals. Especially once you get into the swing of things. When I first started I was putting coconut oil, butter, 5 drops stevia and a sprinkle of pink sea salt into a blender with 12 oz of brewed coffee. My blender is kind of weak so it takes about a minute to blend this together.

While this was a delicious combo, it simply became too much because I like to have a second cup, either in the morning or in the afternoon. It would drive my fat, and calorie count way up. Also this is extremely filling, and I wouldn’t want to eat breakfast. Which would be ok except i prefer to take my medicine and vitamins in the morning. Without eating something before taking them I would feel very nauseous.

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Then I switched to coconut oil and a little heavy cream. This helped some I wasn’t quite as full but I was still able to have my fancy frothy coffee. After a little while of having this coffee I decided that having such a heavy coffee in the morning just wasn’t working out for me. I’d much rather be able to have a little bit bigger breakfast then a heavy coffee.

Which brings us to my current go-to. Super simple two tablespoons heavy whipping cream, one tablespoon Torell sugar-free vanilla syrup, 6 drops of stevia and a sprinkle of himalayan pink sea salt. I am definitely considering getting a milk frother because I’ve heard a lot of people use those to blend their coffee and for something as simple as heavy cream I’m sure it’d be perfect.

Alright so let’s talk about the benefits, beyond getting your fat count up. The big one is energy. We all need it especially in the morning. The main goal of following the Keto way of eating or Keto lifestyle is to become a fat burner. This means that your body will use fat as the main source of fuel.

From the research I’ve read for a lot of people this is the ideal energy source for their body. I definitely feel that that is true for me as well. Then it stands to reason if you give your body a large helping of fat it’s going to result in a boost of energy. The best way to do this is to actually aim for MCT in your coffee.

MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides. A very common way to get MCT is coconut oil. Some people like to add straight MCT oil to their coffee. This is not possible for everyone straight MCT oil can do a number on some people’s stomachs. So it’s definitely recommended to take it slow. I myself haven’t tried it yet but it is something I plan on doing in the future. Perhaps after I get a frother or a more powerful blender

The reason why these are the best is because your body can use these as instant energy, it doesn’t have to be broken down first. Also it is said that MCTs can help keep you full longer, this is a big help for those of us trying to lose weight. When we actually feel full we’re a lot less likely to mindless snack.

It’s not just MCTs that can help you feel full longer. Having a high fat diet helps you to overall feel full for a longer time. That’s one of the reasons why the Keto diet is effective at helping people to lose weight. Starting your day with a fatty coffee will help you get to lunch and sometimes beyond.

Do any of you guys drink Keto coffee? What’s your favorite way to have it? I would love to hear from you!! Good luck with your week and as always Live Crazed!!

Workout Motivation (with playlist!)

Welcome to Wednesday!!

Happy independence day as well!

Let’s celebrate our independence from laziness and self doubt. I know that it’s hard to get and stay motivated but it is possible. Sometimes we just need a little boost a little reminder of what our goals are in the first place. That’s my goal for us today.

I want to help you feel ready to take on anything and start crushing some goals. Even if you’re the only one who knows about them.

Ready to get started?

We all struggle from time to time. For me I become tired. I become so tired that I fall asleep putting my boys to bed almost every night and I stop waking up early in favor of getting more sleep. But is this really helping me? No I don’t think it is.

I start to become cranky from lack of time spent on myself, I’m only human after all. Also my energy levels just continue to drop, because I’m no longer taking the time for workouts. At this point I’m dying for some coffee or a nap midday. Then i realize what’s going on and I have to wrestle myself back into a routine.

The first day is always the hardest to get in motion.

But I can honestly say once I get moving it almost always feels good that I am. There are times when I do struggle through, but thats where some awesome music comes in. I have put together a playlist of upbeat songs that is definitely random but is perfect for me to keep my energy high.

I’m sharing that playlist with you today!(at the bottom)

Maybe it won’t be for you with some of its extreme random and throwback ness but if you give it a try you might just like it. By having all sorts of music in there it makes me excited about what I’ll hear next and it keeps me light hearted when songs I loved from high school come. I can’t help but laugh because I know all the words (and because they’re still so good!) I will throw this out there that this is also a great mix to clean too and there is some explicit content. Not a ton, but if you have kids like I do I recommend giving it a pre listen before using it as a dance party mix.

If it’s not for you I urge you to take the time to make your own mix. Trying to get back into the routine of working out or just working out in general when it’s just you and your head may not be the best plan. I know I’m very good at talking myself out of things, but with music I’m too distracted.

It’s all about the little things!

The little things you can do to ensure your success. Such as having music, or putting your water bottle in the fridge before bed so its so nice and cold in the morning. Maybe you should also take the time the night night before and look at your goals. Which if you haven’t already I HIGHLY recommend physically writing them down. This is very helpful for the times for when you are really struggling and you think you don’t want anything. Also once they are written down it’s like you are holding yourself accountable to actually get them done. I am also a big fan of motivational quotes, I print them out and put them everywhere.

What are some things you guys do to get motivated? Do you like to do traditional workouts or do you consider dance cleaning a workout? (Sometimes I do) If you get a chance to check out my playlist please let me know what you think! Feel free to share the playlist and this post to anyone who needs some motivation! Have a great day everyone and don’t forget to Live Crazed!

Heres the playlist: Workout Jams (If it doesn’t work when you click copy paste this url into your browser)

Organization: Cleaning Schedual

Happy Friday all!!

Today I want to talk to you about cleaning. I know, I know not a topic we really get excited about, but we all know it’s something that must be done.

I don’t know if anyone else has this problem, but I seem to not do anything for a couple days then I hate my house. Then I try to clean everything in one day. This always get super frustrating because with two little guys i really don’t have all day to clean. I knew there must be a better way.

I came up with a cleaning schedule. This way i could have everything planned out instead of just swinging blindly at an ever growing problem. By having it scheduled out I don’t have to think about what i want to get done that day I just have to check what’s listed.

Also this way if i get sick for a few days and get behind if I just stick to my schedule everything will get done. Yes the house might be a little messy for a couple days, but it will all get done. If you keep to the schedule you will be amazed at how clean your house is with only maybe an hour of work a day. For those who aren’t at home all day this will take less time because you wont have as many dishes and kid messes to keep up with.

Just like any habit it does take some time to get into.

Do your best not to get discouraged!! It is possible to have a clean house with minimal effort. Of course my exact schedule may not work for everyone you may need to make your own adjustments. I am very hopeful that i can at lease inspire you and set you on the path to an easier week.

Let’s get this show on the road!!

The way that I break down my schedule is to have morning and evening tasks, then daily tasks, and a couple monthly tasks.

Morning Tasks:

Empty Dishwasher
Clean Counters
Make Beds
Tidy Bedrooms
Load of Laundry

For the morning tasks, I like to try and empty the dishwasher and clean the counters before my boys wake up. Making the beds and tidying the bedrooms is something that I have been trying to get the boys to do when they wake up. Usually it’s nothing more than maybe a few pieces of clothes, a book or two and maybe a couple toys. So it really should only take a couple minutes. It really makes a big difference to me to have clean bedrooms. Also this is the time that I gather up the laundry. Currently I only do laundry Mondays and fridays, with an occasional wednesday load.

Evening Tasks:

Fold/ Put away the laundry
Tidy Living Room
Vacuum
Loose Dishes
Run Dishwasher

For evening tasks, we try to have the living room tidied and vacuumed before dinner. This way after dinner they can play games with Daddy while i clean up from dinner and do the loose dishes. Folding the laundry is not something I”m great it keeping up with. Something new I’m trying is folding the laundry while my boys are watching their nightly movie, or at quiet time. This way I can put the laundry away when we go up for bed. The boys get a minute to be crazy before we settle down for be and I don’t leave laundry baskets everywhere.

Daily Tasks:

Monday

-Wash sheets and blankets

-Clean Couches

-Night- Empty Bathroom Garbages

Tuesday

-Sweep/ Swiffer

-Vacuum bedrooms

Wednesday

-Dust/ Disinfect

-Windows

Thursday

-Declutter

-Tidy Outside

-Sweep/ Swiffer

Friday

-Clean Bathrooms

-Wash towels

-Dusts/ Disinfect

Saturday

– Free day!!!

Sunday:

-Sweep

-Mop

-Monthly Task

Monthly tasks**:

Wash Walls
Clean out fridge and Microwave
Clean/ Tidy Hall closets
Clean Game room

**For the Monthly Tasks I do one a week.

IMG_20180629_130120270 — This is the current schedule I have hanging up but I think its in desperate need of a update!

There it is! My Cleaning Schedule! Do you have any questions? Would any of you be interested in a PDF Printout? Do you guys use a cleaning schedule? If so how is yours different? I’d love to hear from you! Please comment below and follow this blog so we can stick together for this crazy life! Have a great day and weekend and don’t forget to Live Crazed!

Organization: My Planner

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Hey all to another fine Wednesday!!

I am excited to share something with you guys today. I am super into being organized and though I haven’t always kept up with I’m very glad I’ve been doing more with it lately. It started with binders so I could work out all the details.

This worked great for a while, but then I start to slip.

It was becoming a hassle to have several different binders all with different information. Having to look through several binders to find the things I need for the week. That is when I started looking for a planner. I needed a place to keep all my nicely organized information in an easily accessible place.

So the hunt began.

It was super hard to decide on one. There was so many different styles and sizes out there. I couldn’t decide how big of a planner I needed. I didn’t want too much space, but I was also afraid to have too little. Honestly it took me probably almost two weeks to decide. I kept going back and forth between a larger one and the one I picked.

I really put a lot of pressure on myself to pick the right one. I tend to think that a lot of decisions are going to make or break my efforts. This may seem silly to some, but its very real for me. I really feel like it’s the tools you use that really decide whether or not the job gets done.

Then I found it!!

I love the layout, its not very big but its not tiny either. To check it out you can find it Here. It’s been working out really well. Though next time I may go for the bigger planner. I sometimes run out of room, for everything I want to put in there. I like to plan out my day a bit. This way if I follow it I have some tiny victories to celebrate throughout the day.

Also in my planner I have my upcoming blog posts for the days I want to post them. I add the bills we have on the days they are to be paid. I put in the dinners we have planned in for each day as well. These are all the things that I add to my planner before the beginning of the month. I don’t like to start the month not knowing what’s going on. With two small boys and trying to get my blog off the ground, I don’t have the time to go blindly into the weeks ahead.
I am a HUGE fan of stamps and stickers, they are a really easy way to add some color and textures to the weekly view. I also love adding motivational quotes through out my planner including my Logo! Woot! One of my favorite parts of setting up my planner is looking for new motivation. It really gets me excited for the upcoming month.

Check out these fun Stamps and Stickers!

-Essential Planner Stamps

-Awesome Stickers!

Not everything goes according to plan.

Which really is fine, I more am interested in having some sort of plan in place. This way I at least have something to follow along with on days that I am struggling. Also with dinners planned we’ve been able to cut back on our grocery bill. It’s also been nice to sit down with my husband and figure out our month.
I also plan things to do for myself. This way I know what to expect and I know when I need to make time for myself, otherwise I just get kind of caught up in life. Taking the time of myself is very important. I spend so much time taking care of everyone else and keeping the house together I forget to spend time on myself. When I do I always feel better and more like I’m a present and important part of my life.

And there it is! The glue that holds my months and days together. Without my planner I’d be lost. Do any of you guys keep a planner? What do you think is essential for your planning needs? Please let me know and follow so you can keep up to date. And don’t forget to always Live Crazed!

Working on my Fitness

Ahh Wednesday we meet again.

Today I am going to tell you about my fitness: what I do now, why I do and how I will improve soon. Fitness is great, and terrible. Its super hard to get myself to do it most the time then after I’m happy I did, but that doesn’t mean I want to do it again tomorrow. I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing it was a lot easier to get the body we want. Its, well its not really hard but its definitely a lot of time. I’m not trying to say either that you need to spend hours a day to get the body you want. True that would help make it faster to see results, but it’s not necessary.

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Many days I don’t get much more than ten minutes in day. I always want to do more but I just don’t make enough time for it. It’s definitely something I really want and need to work on. While I’m very happy I’ve been losing weight I haven’t been doing enough to shape my body how I want it to be. That isn’t good because its going to make everything take longer. Not only am I missing out on calories burnt, but I’d be delusional to think that losing weight alone will give me the body I want. I am fully aware that I need to do the work. Well alright enough guilt moving on.
So on a average day I only get about a ten minute workout in. Its really not much but its something at least. I’m most consistent with core. To work my core I do mostly crunches. I use time not reps. I do one minute basic crunches, one minute per side of oblique crunch. I do these by having my back flat on the ground and both knees bent and off to one side. While I am doing the crunches I’m picturing touching my elbow to my hip. After those I keep my knees bent and move them from one side to the other in a windshield wiper motion. This works the lower abs, especially ones that had gotten weak from having children. To make this harder you simply extend your legs. For the fifth minute I use my weight ball sometimes I do Russian twists, other times I do a full sit-up with a reach and engage the triceps, then lower myself slowly back down.(Images soon)
There is my 5 minute core routine. On a perfect workout day I would do this routine twice, leap frogging it with either a 5 minute leg or arm routine.

Lets look at the leg routine.

For each leg, while on my hands and knees, I do a minute of both fire hydrants and heel to ceiling donkey kicks. When I started doing the fire hydrants I had to start with 30 seconds on each side. A full minute is still a bit challenging, but a good challenging. The final minute I do weighted squats. I actually tend to do 30 seconds basic sumo squats then 30 seconds squats with side leg raise after each squat. Sometimes I will do a full minute of each but not always. On those days I usually also do a minute per side of weighted lunges. Making it just about a ten minute leg routine on good days. And 10 minute core 20 minute leg on great days.

Alright now arms

If I’m being honest I avoid arm day like many others avoid leg day. My arms are weak, and I know it. Goals. Well anywhoo when I do arms after core I will do a minute of push-ups, modified and with my elbows close to my body. I then stand and do shoulder press. I don’t use a barbell I use 2 8lb( sometimes I only manage 5lb ones). I start with my arms bent in front of me at 90 degree angles palms facing each other, then I push them towards the ceiling and when my arms are almost extended I rotate my hands forward. This helps to target the rotator cuff muscles. And its quite hard! Okay so after a minute of that I do a minute on each side of triceps extensions. I prefer to lean forward while doing these and I make an effort to really squeeze/ flex my triceps once my arm is fully extended. After that I do a minute of bicep curls. Lastly I do small arm circles sometimes with no weight sometimes with 3lb hand weights. 30 seconds forward and 30 back. This may sound simple but its actually a bit challenging, for me anyway.

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On a perfect day I would also add at least 20 minutes on my recumbent bike to a core and either a leg or arm routine. Which would put my workout approximately at 40 to 50 minutes. I hope to very soon at least do two reps of core and of arms or legs. Then start adding bike where I can. The best option for me may be to bike as soon as I get up, but we’ll see.

My ultimate goal Is to have this as a 7 day plan: Days one, three and five core+ arms, Days two, four and six core +legs, and Day seven would be yoga, with either a run or biking days one through six.
There you have it my fitness routine what I do now and what I hope for it to become. Any tips on staying motivated or not giving up? What are somethings that you do? Please let me know in a comments and click follow so I can know if you want me to keep writing, and adding a little crazy to your day!

Keto: What it is and Why it’s for me

Hey all!

I am quite excited for this post. Today I will be telling you all about the Ketogenic diet what it is, why I started, how long I’ve been into it and why it is perfect for me. Although I would really like to start by saying I’m not a huge fan of the word diet. That word has almost become a red flag. no-dieting_l

Oh no this person is on a diet, I wonder how long that lasts. It makes it seem like a fad, a temporary solution, but this is more of a lifestyle. Yes some people use it as a quick solution for fast weight loss but funny story once you stop you gain it back. In many cases though not everyone does. Lifestyle not temporary solution. Alright rant over moving on.

What is the Ketogenic diet (lifestyle)?

Well I think the best way to describe it is as a macro based diet. Macros or macronutrients: Fat, Carbohydrates and Protein. With the keto diet you are focused on your macros, and keeping them in the ideal range to put your body into ketosis. Ketosis is when instead of using glucose for energy your liver is breaking down fat cells into fatty acids and ketones, which the body can then use for energy.

This is very efficient because the ketones do not effect the blood glucose level so insulin, the hormone that not only regulates blood sugar levels but can also tell the body to store fat, levels are kept low. When blood glucose and insulin levels are kept low there isn’t a rolling hunger that you go through. If you eat something high in carbs or processed sugars it spikes your blood glucose so insulin comes in and get rid of the access glucose, then you feel hungry (or hAngry) all over again. With ketones you stay more level.

What could be better then that?

Consistent energy and burning fat stores, yes please! The generic ideal macro levels are roughly 70% Fat, 25% protein and 5% Carbs. If you are aiming for weight/fat loss you generally want to stay at or below 20 grams of carbs of day. This is a very good way to keep blood glucose low and to encourage your body to be in ketosis. When you aim to maintain the amounts are slightly different. There are many calculators out there to find the ideal macro percentages for individuals. keto pyramid

Why I started

I had been trying to lose weight for two years, or after I gave birth to my second son. Nothing seemed to work, I ate “healthy”, I cut calories, I exercised I kept in motion. But unfortunately I remained at the same weight. On a trip to see my doctor I talked to him about my troubles and how discouraged and upset I was about them. He suggested Keto. It’s the lifestyle he chooses so he was very passionate about it.

At first I was unsure. How could so much fat be ok? How can making these small changes make such a big difference? So of course I went home and I did some research, I saw many keto success stories and before and after photos so I thought why not? I’ve tried many other things maybe this will work. I then did some more research made some lists, decided on a rough meal plan and found an app to track my macros. For the first week or so it was a bit hard I couldn’t seem to get enough fat in and I was always going over calories and eating too much protein. So more research. 2018-05-07_09.59.24

I found Keto coffee, or bulletproof coffee or butter coffee whatever you want to call it. Now my morning coffee just about solved my low fat problem, and made my mornings better. Also I started actually using my kitchen scale and weighing my portions. I’m still learning and still trying different things but its gotten a lot easier. I’ve also decided that I will remain keto it’s not a temporary solution but MY chosen lifestyle.

I’ve been Keto for over a month now and it’s the best I’ve felt in a long time. My head feels clear, my hunger is under control. I don’t feel randomly hungry which has been great because then I’m not snacking here and there. This has helped bring my calorie count down a lot.

True I do have to still pay close attention to what I eat and make adjustments here and there. I still have many things to try and ways to find to improve or have foods that I want in a way that doesn’t throw off my body. It’s quite exciting for me to think about. I’m still early on in my journey to a better me, but the important parts is that I’m on the journey.

When I started I was 170 pounds, as of my last weigh in I am 156. I still have 16 pounds to go to reach my goal but it really has become much more than the number. I have a lot of shaping and work to do but I am excited to finally be moving forward.

After two years I am finally seeing results from my efforts. So far I am all about keto. I am bonkers for the coffee, I like it several different ways. I really like the foods I’ve been eating. To be honest some of the things are things that I should not eat as much of and I’m slowly working on replacing things. Sausage for instance. It is super tasty and easy but it has too much fat and is too processed there are many better options.

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Also sometimes cheese is just too tasty. I’ve cut back on that quite a bit though. There are many things that would make Keto seem like it would be hard to maintain, such as the counting carbs and no processed sugars. Really thought, once you get rolling you don’t really miss those things.

Which being out the other side is pretty great. I don’t feel like I want to eat pizza and bread by the loaf or anything like that. I don’t constantly feel like I want sweets. Its wonderful when someone offers you something and you can genuinely say no, without feeling like you’re punishing yourself.

All of this together is why keto is perfect for me I love the food and how I feel and of course the progress I’ve been seeing. Nothing makes people happier than getting results for their efforts. Yes many of us want instant results, but unfortunately that’s not how most of life works especially when trying to lose weight and change your body or lifestyle. But there is something that will work for everybody and its true that Keto is not the end all be all for everyone, nor am I trying to say it is. All I know is that it works for me, and it’s something that I am excited for and passionate about.

I would love to know your thoughts! Have you tried keto? Have you heard about it but have questions? If you have tried Keto I’d love to know your favorite recipe or dish. Also I hope that you will click follow and keep up to date on all things crazy.

A Day of Crazy

Welcome back!

Today I’m going to give you a typical walk through of a Friday at my house. Keep in mind that this is of course the ideal play through of my day and the actual instance of everything going according to plan is just about never. But the important stuff gets done, at some point or another.

I have been working on trying to stick to my schedule more, when I do my day does tend to go a lot better. Also there is some change day to day, I use a cleaning schedule for sanity reasons. Trying to wing it is generally not for me because I either do nothing or I go nuts and do way too much. Alright lets start the day!

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Weekdays begin at 5:30am, I get up and make breakfast and lunch for my husband before he goes to work at 6. I do prefer to have at least some of it prepped to make my morning easier. I usually make him a breakfast sandwich and his lunch is generally a salad with a few snacks. After he is taken care of I make my coffee.

This is a few step process as I prefer to drink bulletproof coffee, but I find it to be completely worth it. Not only is it delicious but I get to drink a frothy coffee every morning. Its really all about the little things. I use a French press, so while I’m letting the coffee sit I put the clean dishes away. Its nice to get it done this early because then its open for filling through out the day. IMG_20180506_124949179

Coffee in hand I sit and get out my tablet to write. To be honest this is a newer morning routine but I really like it, and when I don’t stay up after getting my husbands food ready my day isn’t as good. I feel sluggish for a lot longer.

Alright moving on. On a perfect day the boys sleep until 8, or later, but that that doesn’t always happen. After they get up they get to watch a some TV and have a drink and some breakfast. When 9 rolls around if they aren’t already playing the TV goes off and the toys come out. This is also the time I usually have Jake, my 4 year old, work on “school work” or kindergarten prep stuff. Ranging from writing to matching and puzzles or follow the directions worksheets. Jonathan, my 2 year old, sometimes plays during this or we draw or match colored toys.

Then its just play time until about 12 if its nice we head outside. In a perfect day while they are having their play time is when I do my daily cleaning task, and a daily workout. Today is Friday so that’s cleaning the bathrooms and doing laundry. My workout can range from 5 to 40 minuets, it really depends on the day, how its going, and those small rascally type children. Between 12 and 1 is lunch followed by one of my favorite times of the day:

Quiet Time! Woohoo!

My boys almost never nap this is the closest time I get to me time through out the day. This is when I like to read usually, or just sit and have a cup of coffee and log my food in for the day. Ahhh I can just picture it and trust me its quite nice.

After quiet time usually around 2, its more playing and if I haven’t done my cleaning now is when I get it done. And yes most days this is when I actually do my cleaning. My workout generally has priority over cleaning in the morning. If were heading outside I also tend to do a shorter routine, but I at least do a 5 minute core routine everyday. In a perfect day I would do a 5 minuet routine when I wake up and another 20-30 minuet workout about 9-10am. Goals! I’m sure I can get there, and I have had a couple “perfect” days already so I know its possible.

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When 4pm comes around I have an alarm that goes off to remind me to stop what I’m doing and start dinner. But! It’s Friday! That means its pizza night and I just have to order and relax. I am a huge fan of pizza night because then I only have to worry about what I’m going to eat, instead of making potentially 3 separate dinners. Not the easiest while I’m keto, my husband is not, and my children are picky. Meal planning and prep is key, I wouldn’t survive without it.

After dinner at 5 is usually when we pick up our toys, if we haven’t already. I vacuum then baths, after we’ll watch a movie and generally have a snack. The boys don’t always sit nicely for the movie and I generally don’t force them. There is a no ultra crazy policy that is in effect at movie time but if they want to play with toys I don’t stop them. They know after the movie is over, even if they didn’t watch it its time for bed.

We aim for 8-8:30. I love reading stories to the boys but I do try to limit it to 3 or 4 stories or 20 minuets of story time whichever happens first. Something I definitely need to work on is having my boys fall asleep by themselves. As it stands now I lay down with them until they fall asleep. This can sometimes take quite a long time.

I know it was my own doing, and I love them and laying in their beds with them is quite cozy but its not always a good thing. Especially when I want to spend time with my husband or If I end up falling asleep (this has happened MANY times). So more goals! I’ll get there eventually.

Once the boys (and hopefully not myself) are asleep then comes me time! A mental party is thrown and I go see what my love is up to. If he’s free we talk and watch Game of Thrones. If he’s decided to play games for the night I will usually opt to read, journal, or sleep, after I’ve checked my logs and filled in my fitness journal.

There you have it! A full day of Crazy.

Obviously there are a million variations of this. And sometimes I do other things, but there’s no time to list all the variables/ I don’t want to. So many things can happen in a day but I definitely believe that having a routine is key to making it through the day. How about the other crazies out there? What gets you through your day? Do you a routine or goals for a routine? Please let me know! And don’t forget to subscribe to keep your backstage pass to the crazy show.