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by Coach Debbie       I fought tears during my twins’ cross country meet. I didn’t expect the urge to cry. Having twins run on the same team means they are not together on the course since one is faster than the other. So I stayed in one place to cheer each one on as they zoomed past me. “You’re doing great! You’re awesome! Keep going!”   After many minutes passed, I realized they would be passing by me again, this time much closer to the finish line.    Stay with me, this story has a point.    So...

by Coach Debbie   I never wanted kids.  I knew they were a massive responsibility and they just didn't seem like a necessity for my happiness.  It's ironic that I was a school teacher who loved teaching fourth graders!   But I got married, and within DAYS felt the desire to become a mom.  I think God had to place that yearning into my heart.  And after that, I was obsessed with begging my husband for a baby.   I was gifted with the title of MOM in 2004 and became a baby-making machine!  In 2005 we had baby #2. ...

by Coach Debbie   I've been a mom since 2004 and I'm never going to be asked to write a parenting manual.  I screw up royally just about every day.  I do things I swore I'd never do.    The TV has babysat my kids so I could nap.  I have yelled countless times.  I once told my sons they were bad kids after a family photo session.  I have tossed French fries from the front of a minivan to hungry kids that I just couldn't possible cook for.  I have threatened consequences only to later be too lazy to...

by Coach Debbie BCAAs are life!  Okay, okay, that's a bit dramatic.  But they seriously are amazing, with countless benefits and you NEED them on the regular!     So here it is, everything you need to know about Branched Chain Amino Acids!   What in the world they are. How they are your brand new assistant in life. Why you should even give a care about them.     WHAT ARE BCAAs? Branched Chain Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein and contain 3 of the essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine).      LEUCINE: Improves lean muscle...

by Coach Debbie   I used to teach fourth grade.  I love that age so much!  They’re independent yet not hormonal.  At the start of every school year we held an Open House where students and parents came to the classroom to meet me and get a vibe of how the year would be structured.  You could always tell that kids were nervous (and so was I).   I’d stand at the door to greet families and introduce myself and extend my arm to shake hands with each member of the family.  Here's what bothered me.  Immensely.  Mom or Dad...