Respected. Knowledgable. Partner.
We’re trying to get back into The Routine and I’m pleasantly surprised that everyone did pretty well this morning. Quinten was up crying at 2:45 so I didn’t get to sleep through the night, but I surprised myself and got up kind of on time. I’m going to try to shave a few minutes off … Continue reading Back to The Routine
I’m taking a break from the household duties to sit on the couch and watch Days of Our Lives. The dryer is touching up some clothes from last night, hopefully getting the wrinkles out so I don’t have more work to do. The washer and dish washer are going and there are pots drying on … Continue reading Preparing for 2014
I’ve been writing about finances for a couple of years now. We’re pro cash and budgeting and against credit cards and loans. Basically. Yes, we have a mortgage payment. Yes, we have a credit card. No, we don’t use our credit card. No, we don’t normally use physical cash. *Yes, this applies to my family … Continue reading Buying a new vehicle…WITH CASH!
Sunday, November 24 was a day of a lot of firsts. My parents brought over all my cabbage patch dolls and barbies along with a pink barbie car. Maximus spent an hour playing with the dolls – putting clothes on them, putting them to bed. Maximus got into my make-up, which he has done before. … Continue reading Three-year-old questions get harder {and more real}
If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that the world is full of unknowns. From what my toddler is going to act like when he wakes up to how a friend will treat you. I will admit that I can get wrapped up in indecisiveness. I try not to, but sometimes it plaques me. I … Continue reading Life is about unknowns
Blogging is hard when you feel like your life is too busy. I suppose if writing was my priority, then I’d find the time for it. I feel like I spend my days and evenings physically and mentally giving everything I have. By the time I see 8:00 I can’t muster the energy to put … Continue reading I’m still here…
I seem to be having the same conversation over-and-over again. In my own head I’ve been whining and complaining because I’m so busy. It turns out that I’m not the only one experiencing this. I thought I needed to do something to change my track and find more happiness. After talking with a couple of people it … Continue reading Is busy really better?
We recently took our first overnight trip with the boys. We had zero expectations. Neither of us expected it to be a pleasant experience, but we were going to do it anyway. Or at least try it. Our backup plan was to leave at 9 pm and drive two hours home. Luckily it didn’t come … Continue reading Tips on traveling with a toddler and baby
It’s easy to see that every baby and child are different. That I expected. What I didn’t expect was my mental or emotional reaction to be different. I think I handled the transition from zero babies to one. It was a little difficult in the summer knowing that my friends were out doing fun things while I … Continue reading The ups and downs
Do you ever feel like you’re alone on a deserted island? Yah, me either. Except, really I do sometimes. The brain is an interesting thing. A person can appear to be completely surrounded by people, but inside they feel completely alone in the world. I haven’t quite figured out what sparks these feelings, but I … Continue reading YOU have the power to love or hurt someone