🗓 Schedule Setbacks

You wrote. We listened.
Thanks for the feedback, comments, and shares.  We read every message and we’re grateful you're here, helping us take this little adventure straight to the heart! 🙏🏻

But first, a reality check…

Surviving Birthday Week (Barely) 😮‍💨

We just lived through the 7-day boss battle known as “birthday week” for Adam.
Our schedule? Stuffed tighter than a sardine can.
We will be run ragged by the time this hits your inbox

But we’ll show you exactly how the hell we (barely) survived.
Here’s what that madness looked like:

Sunday: Dual family birthday bash with Adam’s sister🎂
Monday: Little Caesars with friends + Adam’s first organized soccer match in 20 years 😅
Tuesday: Actual birthday. Saved PTO. Worked anyway. Mini-golf night with family ⛳
Wednesday: Weekly softball game. Becka chases the 3-ring circus of kids. 
Since this rained out, we had a Mario Party game night under a new furniture Fortress. ⛺
Thursday: Surprise tickets to Dude Perfect live show ⛹🏻
Dude Perfect post on IG
Friday: Wisconsin State Fair (deep-fried everything + pig races) 🐖
Saturday: Family Night at Lambeau Field. #GoPackGo 💚💛

Exhausted just reading that? Same. We barely made it out with our sanity.

The One Hack That Saved Us ⚒

Let’s be honest: family life is a schedule Jenga tower.
One wrong move, and it all comes crashing down.

So what’s our secret weapon?
Shared calendars.

That’s it. Not sexy, but it works. Here’s how we roll:

1. Put 👏🏻 It 👏🏻 In 👏🏻 The 👏🏻 Damn 👏🏻 Calendar
   ASAP after you say "yes" to something.

2. Details matter.
   Date, time, address. No guesswork.

3. Use categories:

   • Becka & Adam: appointments, sports, social gatherings

   • Family Calendar: stuff the kids need to see: Piano lessons, Green Bay trip

   • Work: for YOU, not to interfere with group calendars

4. Update when plans shift. No excuses. You’d update your fantasy football lineup, right?

Bonus tip we discovered this year.  Wondering “why didn’t we do this earlier?!...”

Shared Reminders app. (on iPhone, I’m sure there’s something for android users 😉)
Think “Honey-Do List” meets 2025. Assign tasks. Check things off. Silently judge how long someone leaves “clean out garage” unchecked.

We use this for grocery lists too!  Used the last of the milk?  Add it to the digital list 🤓

No, we’re not perfect. Yes, some to-dos have collected dust since spring.
But we’re learning to chip away instead of checking out.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, people, but with patience and attention, we can do as the Romans do.  #WhenInRome #ItalyVacationNextYear?

Worst Case Scenario 😵‍💫

Got a little too proactive and mistakenly put the wrong time on the calendar? 
We’ve all done it.  Just life giving us another learning lesson 📑

Didn’t put that important interview in the schedule and now it conflicts with the family outing that was planned 3 months ago? 
Pay attention dude!  Take the calendar seriously. 🗓

Used the last eggs to make your famous French Toast and didn’t tell anyone? 
I guess frozen waffles will have to do for tomorrow.  #LeggoMyEggo  🧇

Someone That’s B.A. 🍌

Jesse Cole︱Savannah Banana’s Owner︱Innovator︱Entertainer

He invented the phrase “Make Baseball Fun” predicated on his Fans First Entertainment foundation.  It all started with a dream back in 2016 and he pushed the limits of “Banana Ball” in 2020.  Like all good things, it took time to develop, but this was totally worth it.  

The team has sold out every game since their inaugural season in Savannah and has since grown a ticket waitlist of more than 2 million fans from all over the world.  Yours truly has tried to access tickets for 3 years in a row to no avail.  That’s some B.A. momentum.   

Something That’s B.A. 🫙

Airtight Glass Jars 

Speaking of keeping that schedule, Becka loves these jars to plan overnight oats that are ready to go during that groggy morning slump.  #ButFirstCoffee.  Using BPA free and lead-free food grade glass, these are durable and create an airtight seal.  

In addition to being easily stackable for storage in those crowded cupboards, the versatility stretches from jams, sauces, smoothies and desserts. Put that in your jar and seal it. 

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A Moment To Shout You Out 🎤

Some of your recent messages gave us fuel to keep going:

Patrik: “Didn’t know there was an actual name for seeing things constantly…now I’m going to start saying ‘Good things are coming my way!’”  (Referencing Manifesting Destiny episode)

Christin (all the way from Germany 🇩🇪):
“Your storytelling is really good! But for people not personally bonded to you, the newsletter might feel long and may not read to the end.”
💡 Noted. We’re working on keeping things lean and punchy, just like this one.

Mike:
“You should’ve gotten into creative writing… I could never do anything like it”
We all have different strengths, like your Doors & Windows Mike! 🚪

Tabitha:
“Talk about how you grew up, why Wisconsin, go-to family recipes… and give us all the Disney tips!”  then adding  “It’s fun and informative! Keep up the good work!” 🛣

Becka (yes, THAT Becka):
“This one was so long… I had to pause halfway.”
She usually proofreads, provides advice and edits every episode before posting. 
Welp not this time.  (Me, secretly hoping no one saw the “shaking emoji”)
Hey, honesty is the best proofreader 😂

Touché.  The last thing we want to do is force you to cut off your bloodstream and lose all feeling in your legs while reading our content in the bathroom. 📰

Yeahhhhh, we know some of you are reading this on the toilet. We’re honored.
Whether it's a porcelain throne or couch cocoon, thanks for hanging out with us. 👑

We Want To Hear From YOU 🫵

Our goal? To be the email you look forward to, not the one you skip.
We don’t want to lose you halfway through, or even worse, kill your interest after a snoozer article that puts you to sleep instead of inspiring your day.  

We intend to keep you engaged with plenty of topics in the pipeline:

• Careers & Job advice

• Burnout recovery

• Work/life balance

• Schedule Management

• Communication hacks (especially in parenting + marriage)

• Extra curricular ideas

• Alcohol-free life (among other healthy decisions)
  …and so much more.

But we want your voice in this too. What do you want more of? Hit reply and let us know.

We walk these painful paths just like you.
Like a living room Lego brick road 🤕

Let’s bring out the best version of ourselves, no matter what obstacles we face.

Sometimes, it’s messy.
Sometimes, it’s magic.

Either way, we’re building it together! 🏗

Now That’s B.A.

Inspirational Quote: 
"Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time." - Sandra Day O'Connor