Good morning! It's Freezin' Friday! The kids are home from school due to the sub zero temperatures. I have decided not to leave the house. It's too cold even for penguins out there!

You know it is times like this that can really get me down. The balance between my needs as a mom and the needs of my kids can be hard to balance. And then choosing the right choice becomes a battle in my mind. Thought race through like:

• If I don't go I am lazy.
• If I do go then I am selfish for taking my little ones out in this cold weather.

When you start beating yourself up, it is time to get to the true heart of the matter and then make a new plan.

• I am not lazy or selfish.
• I am choosing to stay home because school was cancelled for a reason.

Instead of leaving the house today, our new plan is to turn on the dance music and act crazy together! We will do sit ups and push ups. Finally, we are going to make a tent in the living room while our healthy dinner cooks away in the crock pot.

So, if you are stuck inside like me today, don't get down on yourself! Just make a new plan. Don't worry, you'll get back to your regular routine on Monday! Until then, have a great weekend!