I found out today that one of my dear friends died. We are not sure exactly what happened and probably won't but nonetheless 30yos aren't supposed to die. After sobbing on the phone with my mom and trying to find time to hug my husband...I made some calls to deliver the news. This is when email can't do it. The same calls I made 10 yrs ago when our friend died quickly and unexpectedly of cancer. I hate calling my friends after a few months without talking with sad news. It just sucks.
So, I played with my kids a little, watched Dancing with the Stars, and ate chocolate chips and breadsticks dipped in butter for dinner.
I am sorry for all those other bloggers that have recently lost someone, it seems way too many right now.
Peace and love to everyone.
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Here's a blog about life as a parent, spouse, and active (yet sleep-deprived) human being. I also write about topics related to early childhood education and fitness. You will also find parenting ideas and topics, recipes, media reviews, and community information about Central Illinois.
About Me
- Jenna
- Champaign, IL, United States
- I am a stay-home mom/now-preschool teacher/fitness instructor/personal trainer with a background in child development and special education...I live with a wonderful paramedic/event planner/home improvement hubby and four nutty but lovable kids, baby, 6, 8, 15yo! We love to eat chocolate, dance, and make music as we live our frugal and liberal lives. Email me at seasonedmom(at)gmail(dot)com
Words Around the House
"Why are there chicken bones in the bathroom?" "Because I am building a chicken."--6yo
Come have some fun with fitness!
The Fitness Center, Champaign
Zumba--Mondays at 545pm
TurboKick--Thursdays at 545pm
Team Strength Extreme--Saturdays at 930am
Zumba and Drums Alive--Saturdays at 1035am
Zumba--Mondays at 545pm
TurboKick--Thursdays at 545pm
Team Strength Extreme--Saturdays at 930am
Zumba and Drums Alive--Saturdays at 1035am
Recipe Corner
Vanilla Custard
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yogurt
1 package vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp vanilla
Combine and let set at least 10mins. Enjoy on fruit, in or on cake, over pie, to top smoothies...the possibilities are endless.
You can make this low to no fat but using no to low fat products.
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yogurt
1 package vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp vanilla
Combine and let set at least 10mins. Enjoy on fruit, in or on cake, over pie, to top smoothies...the possibilities are endless.
You can make this low to no fat but using no to low fat products.
Blogs I like to read...
- Chambana Moms
- Champaign Taste
- Chicken and Cheese
- Fabulous Follies of a Freaky Family (A Mom's Life)
- Little Blog on the Prairie
- Midlife Mutatations
- Multi-Minding Mom
- Musings of a Minor Mennonite
- Neat Shots and More
- The Flying Weglarz's
- The Stew (Trib's Foodie Blog)
- Tuned In (Time's TV blog)
- Vegan Linda
Links
- Champaign Park District
- Champaign Public Library
- CU Local News (WCIA)
- Dr. Sears is a great resource for health, development, and parenting.
- Hulu (watch TV/movies for free!)
- ivillage is a good overall site for all aspect of life. I like the message boards.
- Kelly Mom is a great breastfeeding resource.
- KidsHealth is a good resource for your child's health
- News Gazette (CU's local news)
- RecipeZaar is a wonderful recipe database--but be sure to take the time to read reviews.
- Smile Politely (CU info)
- Urbana Free Library
- Urbana Park District
Movies I've Watched Lately
- Harry Potter 7.2
- So I Married An Axe Murderer
- The Help
What the Kids are Reading
- Glass Castle
- Hunger Games
- Junie B Jones
- Sandra Boyton
What I am Reading
- The Help
- Big Body Play
- Something Borrowed
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7 comments:
I love you! It didn't matter that I hadn't talked to you in awhile. I appreciate that I found out from you, rather than in an email. Thank you for finding the strength to call all of us.
Meg
Jenna, so sorry about your loss. It totally sucks having to call people with that news. When my dad died, I asked his best friend to call people because I just couldn't talk anymore.
You are a good friend and so strong to be the one to make the calls.
Sending you comforting thoughts...
I'm so sorry, Jenna. I don't know why such terrible things happen in this world.
I'm so sorry for this senseless loss. You are in my thoughts.
I'm sorry for your loss and hope you and your family and friends find comfort and peace in this time.
I have worked with Jeff for the last 6 years. He was a dear friend. Losing him is such a heartbreaking experience. I know you and I have never met. But in March 07, Jeff forwared your blog to me. He knew I was a new mother and thought I would enjoy the things you had to say. I was going back through all the old emails I have from him and came across the one with a link to your site. He was an amazing person and I feel blessed to have had him in my life.
Thank you all for your thoughts.
Melanie, he was a great friend and we will all miss him dearly. I hope to make any memorial services in his honor.
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