It doesn't matter about yesterday - Focus on TODAY (UPDATE )

I have still been exercising. Been pretty diligent about it. And I have kept up with sharing on my like page Balanced Fitness. But, I have completly fallen off the wagon about writing and posting here on my blog. 

It just seems like my mind is always busy trying to tackle household chores, church callings, and most importantly my family. I do everything for and in behalf of my family. And now that kids are out of school it seems like my life was turned upside down and shaken several times. 

I realized that there are too many distraction in life that pull me away from the things that matter the most. I had an ahh haaa moment the other day that has made me realize I need to focus... LASER focused on the things that matter most. 

What Im still learning : 

As a mom it seems like we need to wear several hats - from cooking, to time management, to organization, and YES even conflict resolve management. It's just crazy to me when I think about all the different things moms occupy our minds with. 

So here's my golden nugget - Every single day is an opportunity to TRY ! Yes, if yesterday you burnt dinner and the whole house smells like black tortillas then guess what ?? Tomorrow you can try again. ( uhh perhaps I speak from personal experience :) 

Or if you yelled at your children and went over board on the words that you used and then you felt awful. Then guess what you apologize and vow to do better when that child is acting out. 

I don't believe that just because we have 1 bad day or moment that it will define us. 

I remember talking to a friend about this very thing. I said you know what I had a not so good mommy moment the other day. It lasted 5 - 10 minutes. But, just because I was quick to react doesn't mean I can't make up for it.

 My kids have many many years ahead of them to build, grow and gain many more memories. So, get up and dust off the frustration and move forward with your day.

That's to me what life is about- pushing Forward and realizing that life will have it's ups and Downs.

Well, I will stop rambling now... 

I hope you know you are AWESOME ! 

Crockpot Lettuce Wraps - Perfect for those HOT days !!

I LOVE lettuce wraps!! I love the yummy taste that comes with asian  chicken and the crunch you get from the lettuce. It all just makes my mouth... oh so happy !!

This recipe comes from Domestic Superhero - 

Ingredients

1. 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2. black pepper, to taste
3. 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
4. 1/4 cup honey
5. 1/4 cup tomato paste
6. 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
7. 2 cloves garlic, minced
8. 1 tbsp water
9. 1 tspSESAME OIL
10. 1 tsp onion powder
11. 1 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce, or more to taste
12. 1HEAPING tbsp cornstarch
13. 1/4 cup water
14. 1/2 tbspSESAME SEEDS
15. 2 medium scallions, chopped for garnish
16. Lettuce for lettuce cups (I used bib lettuce)

Instructions

1. 1. Place the chicken in theSLOW cooker and season with black pepper.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, 1 tbsp water, sesame oil, onion powder and sriracha hot chili sauce. Pour over chicken and cook on LOW 3-4 hours.
3. 3. Remove chicken, leaving the sauce in theSLOW cooker. Shred chicken with two forks; set aside.
4. 4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup water; add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH until slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes; return chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
5. Serve chicken and sauce in lettuce cups and top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish.
6. This could also be served over rice if you prefer that over the lettuce cups.