BlogHide Resteemsnat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoOur great big back yard is everythingDespite that Winter can’t make up its mind to stay away, we love where we live. Here is a sweet pic of our three kids playing in the back yard on their new Spring swing. It’s so much fun to…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoAll Wound UpI often wonder how Kid3 manages these feats. She has a knack for getting stuck in odd situations. images and post by @shawnamawnanat5an (55)in weather • 7 years agoWhat’s the forecast where you are?I am greatly looking forward to Spring. This back and forth weather is migraine material for me, but it also means my kids are spending more time outside. No cabin fever for us! Share a…resteemedshawnamawna (65)in food • 7 years agoCookies for the Homeless Earnings SummaryRemember when I reached out to the good people of Steemit for upvotes and donations so my daughters' Girl Scout troops can purchase cookies for the local homeless? Well, the final payout has…nat5an (55)in photography • 7 years agoDo you have a mini-me at home?My son has looked uncannily like me through every stage since his birth. Coincidentally, on his birthday, I have my usually curly hair straightened (stylist's choice). As she got the front of my…nat5an (55)in contest • 7 years agoANNOUNCEMENT: 5SBD Weekly Comment WinnersThis was another hard week. Between the two accounts, @shawnamawna and @nat5an had more comments than ever. So, when choosing, I decided to go with comments that I felt fostered true connection.…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoMorning People Can't Be TrustedOnce I was a morning person. It was when I was a tween and a swimmer. I got up at 4:30 to get to 5am practices, bed to suit to water with ease. I remember how joyful I felt about mornings being…resteemedcreatrixcrystal (40)in philosophy • 7 years agoOn False PositivityThroughout my life I have been told to smile more times than I can count. I have been told that I need more joy in my life and that I bring people down. I don’t believe in pushing my emotions off…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoHonoring My Body's LimitsHere's the story: I was truly excited to work out five days this week. I'd been looking forward to this morning's workout in particular because it would involve, for me, heavy squats. I love…resteemedshawnamawna (65)in psychology • 7 years agoMy Body, My Choice: Reclaiming My Body with ArtI was raised to believe my body was not mine. Although it wasn’t what they intended, my parents taught me my body belonged to them. Further, because I am female, I learned I was destined to fail my…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years ago12 Years as ParentsToday marks 12 years for this young man, and 12 years for @nat5an and me as parents. The journey has been a rich and rewarding challenge. We are so proud of how attentive our son is to disparity.…nat5an (55)in psychology • 7 years agoMy Body, My Brain TempleAs I read last week about the connection between sugar and Alzheimer's, I felt sad. Because you are likely not familiar with the pieces I shared about losing family members to Alzheimer's and…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoMy Family is Feeding the HomelessDear Friends, In case you missed it over on @shawnamawna, our two girls are Girl Scouts. The scouting program is community focused. Their troops are donating cookies to U.S. troops, but my girls…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoGranting Ourselves the Permission We NeedI am in my bed with peanut butter and chocolate beside me. I have my laptop in my lap. I'm under the blankets. I've knocked several items off my to do list. Once I post this, I am going to record…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoAnother Mommy and Me Favorite...but with a different daughter. Here we are in our Halloween costumes hamming it up for a selfie. This was the first Halloween I actually made myself up. Usually just my kids get to enjoy the…nat5an (55)in life • 7 years agoOne of My Favorite Mommy and Me PhotosWe had unintentionally matching outfits. She is showing off her necklace which has a beautiful message of love. It was gifted to her by the family we choose, one of my best friends. Me…nat5an (55)in photography • 7 years agoThe Best Picture You'll See All DayBehold, @nat5an in all his bearded glory. This photo was taken on a "just us" vacation to Lake Patoka. There were wooden sculptures all around the property where we stayed. This photo opp was…nat5an (55)in food • 7 years agoThe Cast Iron Keto Power LunchProtein and fat are my go-tos after a good workout. I ear a low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet. Eggs and corned beef are an easy fix when I need calories and i’m battling fatigue. The…nat5an (55)in psychology • 7 years agoWhy Being Open is Hard WorkWhen Nathan said I could use his blog, I imagined building an audience catered to him. But as I got going I realized I am in no way capable of that. Nathan is Science while I am Art. We are yin and…resteemedshawnamawna (65)in life • 7 years agoPlease Help My Family Feed the HomelessEarly this month I shared that my daughters' want to buy and distribute cookies to the local homeless. Bloomington has a considerable homeless community. We are not immune to deaths on the street on…
