Chels Wrestling

 It isn't a secret I spent most of 2023 in the trenches. Becoming a mom was one thing that I dearly wished for my entire life... and yet here I was depressed and in the ruins of my own thoughts. I watched my infant become a baby... and soon into a toddler. I wasn't kind to myself by any means. But do you know who was? God. My depression wasn't as bad as it was in the start. I don't think I could go back there if I even tried. The emptiness was deafening. But God heard my cries. God heard me begging. Boy did He hear me, even when I didn't listen to Him. I was bitter in that time frame. I was simply a shell of who I once was, and if we are being honest... a year later, there is still some of "Chelsea" missing. Maybe that part of me is suppose to stay gone. Regardless, I gave up on God when He held me close.  Most recently, I went back to those ways. The bitterness, that is. I woke up mad. I woke up and did not care. I binge ate. I cooked in a hurry and got J...

 Everything is finally going back to normal, well.. what we NOW consider normal that is.  Jerry is home (has been for almost 2 weeks), and we are getting back into the groove of things. Everyone made the choice to eat better and start watching what we eat. Being more active is another thing everyone is trying to do. It's been weird if I am being honest but it's something that has to be done. The depression has been back recently, and honestly... I've thought about how much more I could take if it were to get worse. I've been back on my binge eating and honestly.. it's exhausting. I've done a lot of research and praying to get to this point right here. I don't want that life for me. I've seen what it can do to me overall. I've pushed myself to do more than just eat when I am stressed out. I started drinking more water, and being more active. Taking James outside and having play time, lifting weights and dancing. It kinda sucks sometimes, because of th...

 Okay, now y'all know we are all about quick and yummy meals in this house. Jordan is THE best about finding meals that are good and can cater to everyone in the house.. After finding this quick Mongolian beef recipe, I don't' think I'll get it from anywhere else. It's that good! And.. not too bad on the wallet. Let's get into it!  Ingredients 1½ pound 1-inch thick sirloin steak (you can use different cuts if you like) ⅓ cup cornstarch(VERY important) ¼ cup canola oil(we used avocado oil) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 4 tablespoon garlic, minced Red pepper flakes or chili oil ⅓ cup reduced sodium tamari sauce (for gluten-free), or soy sauce if you prefer(we did not use this) ½ cup water ⅓ cup brown sugar 8 stalks scallions, green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces     Instructions Slice the steak in ¼-inch ...

 It's safe to say that this year (already) has been pretty intense. Between the winter storm, KK being in this hospital earlier in the year, my personal medial issues, AND my father in law having a mini stroke... it's been wild to say the least.  Jerry actually comes home tomorrow and everyone is so excited! Jordan is going to be picking him up after he does a class. It's been pretty wild with everything we have done thus far. We FINALLY got a new couch (I am very excited about this, because it was much needed) and we cleaned up majorly. It feels so good to come into the living room and it not smell like smoke. We made that a rule too... no more smoking in the house. I've got a couple of things more to take care of, but I learned my lesson on not rushing things. I messed up real bad before and over did it... I was down for like 2 days.  Anyway..  Tonight was pizza night. James ate 2 slices... he kills me with how he eats. Little boy, but big appetite.  I've been...