Michelle Bradshaw Author - Mondays are for.....

Michelle Bradshaw Author

Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest

3/17/2020

Even in these dark, uncertain times, the Joy of the Lord is our strength.

I originally had thought I was going to write a weight loss motivational post for this picture as that was the original intent when I got this little paper out of my fortune cookie. However, as I sat to write this Motivational Monday post I realized this little scrap of paper, or at least the phrase on it, meant so much more.

With everything going on in this world life can seem uncertain and quite bleak. Leaving all jokes of toilet paper aside, you know what I'm referring to, it's scary not knowing what's going to happen. It's scary not knowing when it's all going to end. We have to remember though the beginning is always hardest and that God has already seen the end of this thing. We have got to band together during this. I don't mean physically. I know we are supposed to be observing social distancing, which the kiddo and I are doing that. What I mean is emotionally. Check in on family and friends through text or a phone call or even a video chat. Social media can be beneficial, but it can also be destructive. Let's use it for good. Let's band together and support each other and build each other. Let's be the light in what feels like such a dark and gloomy world right now. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I can't promise you how far away we are from it, but the only way we are going to reach it is by doing it together.

As I always say remember that you are LOVED, you are WANTED, and you are APPRECIATED.

I love you all!
Michelle Bradshaw

Please enjoy this video, Natalie Grant - In The End (Official Music Video).

Emmet's Thricycle from The Lego Movie 2

1/20/2020

We had a blast putting together Emmet's Thricycle from The Lego Movie 2! Brayden did have a little bit of a rough time with the wheels, but MAMA TO THE RESCUE.....together we were able to figure it out and build it together.

Happy Holidays from The Brayden and Mama Show!

12/10/2019

It's MUFFIN MONDAY!!!!

12/9/2019

Brayden and I love making muffins in my Babycakes Triple Delight. We decided to use The Really Great Food Company Gluten Free Vanilla Muffin Mix that I received as a gift from my wonderful secret sister. Thank you Sis! The muffins were scrumptious!

The Babycakes Triple Delight is truly a "delight" to use. ;)

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It is really easy to change. You just pop the muffin bases in and out. Just wipe it down for an easy clean up.

The Really Great Food Company Gluten Free Vanilla Muffin Mix is absolutely delicious. It was pretty simple to make. My son, Brayden, enjoyed helping me bake them in the kitchen.

They came out nice and golden brown.

I paired it with some orange juice. Of course I had to use my super cute glass that I received at Christmas from the MSC event I attended.

My Future Harlem Globetrotter

12/9/2019

It's sports day again! So Brayden and I are out here playing some basketball like we do every week. This boy loves basketball and tries his best to make trick shots like the Harlem Globetrotters! Like I always tell him practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes better. Every day you practice makes you a little better than you were the day before.

And of course I had to share my video with the boomerang app again. As I said in my other post. Swish swish!

We had a FANTASTIC time at Brush Crazy!

12/9/2019

Brayden and I went with our family to Brush Crazy for a fun night out painting. Brush Crazy is so much fun and budget friendly for families depending on the project you choose to make. They provide all the paint and supplies while you are there. If you are worried about getting your clothes dirty they even provide aprons. You can drop in and do a solo project or come with a group. We absolutely can not wait to go back to Brush Crazy!!!!

Look at the beautiful beach scene that Brayden made! Insert cheesy, proud Mom grin here. Ha ha!

My painting. I decided to paint this scene since it reminds me of my YA novel, Amelia and the Secret of Stoney Manor. I used a stencil that they provided to make the black wolf. I saw many, many more projects that I want to do so I will definitely be back!

Lite Brite

12/9/2019

I was so excited to introduce my son to Lite Brite since I grew up with it when I was a kid. This kit is a lot smaller in size than the one I had as a child, but still just as fun. We had a blast making this little sail boat.

Had to get a little video of the pretty lights flickering. And, yes I am watching The Mistletones on Hallmark in the background. I love Hallmark!

I have the Lite Brite jingle in my head, so I had to look up the 1992 commercial from my decade for y'all to enjoy!

Another Sports Monday in the books!

11/26/2019

This will be an incredibly short post. Just wanted you to see that swish swish! Go Brayden Go! Look at that little victory dance. He is my future Harlem Globetrotter! I hope y'all have a great week!

(If you can't tell I love using the Bommerang App as I use it frequently for my posts!)

9 lbs lost!

8/3/2019

9 lbs lost since Tuesday!! It hasn't been a full week yet. Tuesday is technically the end of the week, but MyFitnessPal wanted me to celebrate my 9 lb loss. I guess it is a celebration though because I weigh less than I did at the beginning of summer so I lost my summer gain. (Add me on MyFitnessPal if you are on there. SoldierGirl26 ) Carb cycling works! Between the transform app and MyFitnessPal I'm going to slay this weightloss. To God be the glory!

Day 1 of the Transform App

7/29/2019

I just finished Day 1 of my transformation on the Transform App with Chris and Heidi Powell.
Today I did pretty good with water, but will work on drinking more. It's all I drink anyway. Lol. I was under my carbs, fat grams, and calories and my protein numbers were good. Today was the max reps fitness challenge.
I did:
Modified pushups (on my knees): 25
Situps: 16
Squats: 32
Burpees: 3
And
10 minute accelerator
This is no where near what I used to be able to do when I was younger and might not be impressive to some, but I'm proud of it because it's a step in the right direction and way better than I expected since I hadn't worked out in a while. I need some new workout gear though so I can move more freely and stay a bit cooler. I was very proud that my kiddo joined in with everything I did today. He wanted to eat healthy like Mom and workout with me. I have always said the best way to get a kid moving in a healthy direction is to lead by example. That's what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to be more bold and put myself out there more and working on walking into my promised land. Anyone is welcome to join me in this weight loss journey. Remember Phil. 4:13 says "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!" All means all! Burpees might have won the battle tonight, but this is a marathon not a Sprint and I WILL dominate them one day. I hope you have a blessed motivation Monday. I love you all!