Mom's and Multi-tasking...it's in our DNA or not???

So I just got back from the MOST fantastic 4 day vacation I have had in a long time...I had Olivia along because she is only 4 months and I am still nursing, and with that being said, still had a relaxing time (which can be difficult with an infant!)  My Mom and I along with Olivia flew to Phoenix for 3 nights and resort hopped!  We went to 3 different resorts, in three different areas of Phoenix.  They were all three completely different and that made it fantastic.  You should try it sometime...maybe as a girls weekend...then rate the places you stayed, maybe in a diary or travel journal.

The current book of choice is "The Power of Less".  It's a really good book for those who seem to be over-booked, over-stressed, and multitask all.the.time.---Can't think of anyone like that at the moment, but I'm sure someone will come to mind eventually.  :)  The author talks about how multitasking is less efficient because you have to switch gears all the time from one thing to another.  I used to think that as a mother, you have to do that all the time, and I agree to a point.  But, the author, Leo Babauta makes a good point also about being more present and focused as you are going about your day.  So here is my takeaway....if I am talking to my child or reading a new article on the dangers of HFCS, don't be thinking about the laundry that needs to be moved to the dryer or what I am making for supper.  Be present.

Here is my food thought for the day.....

My kids love snow cones.  (I hate ice, but we will save that for another post)  The thing that irks me about snow cones is that it is ice, sugar, HFCS or other nasty sweetners and food coloring.  Nothing good.  So I was at my local Walmart, and saw they sell snow cone makers that will shave the ice when you put regular ice cubes in it.  So I thought, why not use 100% fruit juice concentrate for the flavoring.  So, that is the plan.  Simple. Easy. Healthy.  LOVE IT!  What a great treat for all the neighborhood kids too! 

So here's to doing the laundry, reading articles online, and making snow cones for the kids...but not all at the same time!