There was laundry patiently waiting to be put away on the couch. His brother was asleep on the chair. The floor wasn’t inviting. He just wanted to find a place to chill for a bit. I bought this bench for a dual purpose. To use as a seat and for storage. And now it has...
I still get a little sad when he gets on the bus every morning. He seems so big and so small at the very same time. Time is passing so quickly. He is gone all day long. He loves riding the bus. He loves school. He loves the time with his friends. And I love...
Almost a year ago, I came to a point where I was done feeling frumpy and dumpy. I hated how my jeans were fitting. I hated the number on the scale. More importantly, I hated how I felt. So, I signed up for a spin class and went grocery shopping for only healthy, “clean” food...
I declared today a “no diapers day”. The twins are a little over 3 and are still happily wearing diapers. They tell me that going on the potty is “gross” and they will go on the potty “on Thursday”. Guess what, my sweet children? Thursday has come and gone… several times. AND doing your business...
While the older two were at school this morning, the twins and I went to Bible study followed by a birthday party for a sweet little 4-year old. They were each so proud of their goodie bags and clung to them tightly all the way home. My daughter quickly noticed the goodie bags and didn’t...
In the past, I was guilty of seeing a new idea, recipe, craft, organizing technique, etc. that I would like to try… and then completely forgetting about it. Good idea, gone. Poof! But I now have this new love of Pinterest. If you don’t know what Pinterest is, it is time you do. Need ideas...
I went on a date with two very handsome little men this morning. I drove. I opened their door. I held their hands. I paid. I’m already looking forward to our next date. Morning date joy.
With three brothers in the house, it was time to add some ballet slippers and a pink leotard to the footballs and matchbox that are scattered around our house. For her first class, I was expecting her to cling to my leg for most, if not all, of the class time. I was pleasantly surprised...
I have dealt with a sore throat and cough for the past few days. Like most people, I absolutely hate being sick and fight it as hard as I can. No question, I hate it when my babies are sick so much more. I would trade places with them in a heartbeat. And since that...
After church, all I wanted to do was get in comfy clothes, make myself a hot cup of tea with honey, grab a warm blanket, sit on the couch and crochet. And that’s exactly what I did. Because that’s what I do when I am nursing a sore throat, headache, and cough. And it kind...
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