tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post773663790087357671..comments2024-03-05T07:04:37.645-05:00Comments on mama's village: the good lifevillage mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921372072320111124noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post-65311867105872907302009-02-01T08:50:00.000-05:002009-02-01T08:50:00.000-05:00Oooooo, great story! XXxxOooooo, great story! XXxxWorld Wide Alternativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136925137010566003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post-48134749479831168512009-01-26T11:00:00.000-05:002009-01-26T11:00:00.000-05:00All four of us were perched on a step, right outsi...All four of us were perched on a step, right outside the mercado (mini market), just hanging out while the kids sucked back some guava juice. A Cuban guide rode up, parked his bike and asked us to keep an eye on it. Thus, I seized the opportunity to take some close up shots.village mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921372072320111124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post-18646265608320720422009-01-25T20:12:00.000-05:002009-01-25T20:12:00.000-05:00I. LOVE. THIS. SHOT!& Cuba. Let's dance! X...I. LOVE. THIS. SHOT!<BR/>& Cuba. Let's dance! XXxxWorld Wide Alternativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136925137010566003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post-49965611473149873512009-01-15T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-15T14:04:00.000-05:00I promise more pics and words about Cuba when I'm ...I promise more pics and words about Cuba when I'm feeling less culture shock. I've been there seven times, but the time warp + political climate always leave me a little frazzled.<BR/><BR/>The only concrete change is that instead of 'thinking over activities and goals', I'm just going to DO/ACT right away. Plus, I want to laugh more and swim more.<BR/><BR/>I hear you about plans/lists, to be honest, I'm a to-do list addict, checking stuff off makes me giddy.village mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921372072320111124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31972172.post-74662291719826280422009-01-14T18:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T18:49:00.000-05:00You went to Cuba!!?? I want to hear all about that...You went to Cuba!!?? I want to hear all about that. It looks like it was so beautiful. I would do anything for tropical weather right now. <BR/><BR/>I've been making lots of changes in my life. Probably having to do with the chaos of having 3 little ones, but I plan everyday. Not that I'm not spontaneous, but the night before, I plan out everything that I have to do throughout the day and write it down. (the OCD in me writes it all out every 1/2 hour starting with 7am ending at 7 pm). After I've filled in what has to happen that day, then I fill in all the fun stuff. Activities with the kids, me time, fun places to go, fun snacks and food to make, etc. I feel a lot less stressed because I know exactly what is supposed to happen. If the kids start getting antsy, I can look at my schedule and say, "hey! In just a couple of minuted we are going to go outside!" or whatever it is. I've also made a list of backup activities if something doesn't work out. Maybe this all sounds a little too meticulous, but I am functioning now! (you should've seen me a few weeks ago. . . )<BR/><BR/>I want to hear all about Cuba and what you are doing or starting this year to make it a good year.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505357347451350246noreply@blogger.com