For more than a few weeks now, I’ve been a little checked out, kind of disconnected and pretty numb. I’ve wanted to write but I’ve needed to escape from my own reality.

I’m at home playing nurse today with Rain. She just came home sick again from school. Sierra was out earlier this week and Neriah had a raging case of who-knows-what last week. It’s like tag-sorry-you’re-IT in my house.

The three words that Steven and I shared a 100 times throughout our friendship now hangs framed on my wall. It was my Christmas present this year from my best friend and will remain a constant reminder of what it's like to share a friendship that gives more than it takes.

While I was getting ready this morning in front of the mirror, I became extremely aware of the scar that now extends across my neck.

I recently attended a mother-daughter human development class offered through my daughter’s school. Mothers of my daughter’s classmates shared stories about their relationships with their own mothers.

I'm so excited about continuing our six week summer program with the brand new 30 Day Slim Down - inspired by my last two fitness DVD titles.

Omg! Look what I just found. Can't believe I'm publishing this! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Take a look at my personal camera, I'm sharing a picture every day this year. Check out more on #BB365

This past December during my thyroid surgery recovery, my mother-in-law, who is a brilliant artist, spent some quite time with me. She inspired me to try my hand in painting. She brought over her supplies and bought me a canvas.

“No rules,” she said. “Just chose colors you love and go for it!”

NYC and back in less than 20 hrs to celebrate Rain's birthday...

Freezing in-flight eastbound to NYC

11 p.m. - Bedtime room service