While I am more than grateful to be afforded the opportunity to be a stay at home mom, it has not come easily. I am the stereotypical Type A person who thrives on to-do lists and organization. I efficiently maintained an well-organized classroom for years, meeting deadlines, and (mostly) actually enjoying being as busy as I … Continue reading How I’m Staying Sane – Part 1
As I sit and reflect this evening on everything Mother's Day is to me, I felt inspired to write. (I haven't been writing as much as I'd like to and hopefully this can get me back in the swing of things). While I loved being lazy and sleeping in, and even taking a nap, Mother's … Continue reading Thank You for Making Me a Mom
To my sweet girl, A year ago today your father and I received the most precious gift, you. We had been waiting what felt like forever. You were past your due date and we were so ready to meet you. Impatient to say the least! Many, many hours later once I had you in my arms, … Continue reading Dear Caitlin, You’re One!
A little later than I planned on with this update but nonetheless, here we are. Doing an exercise like this and trying to go about your life in a way that alters your thinking really makes you conscious of how you think. Does that make any sense? I wouldn’t have classified myself as a chronic complainer … Continue reading Gratitude 2.0
Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. ...Did you read that? Did you pay attention? Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. ...How often do you actually think that type of positive thought? Be honest. I'm not judging. Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. Ok lovelies. I've come to a conclusion. Nothing groundbreaking here, but something that many … Continue reading Delight in the Beauty that Surrounds You
Confession: I'm a picky eater. I also married a (not as) picky eater. Between the two of us there is probably a lengthy list we could compile of the foods we aren't fond of or don't frequently have in our home. The older I've grown the more unfortunate I have realized this to be. I've thankfully grown … Continue reading Time to Eat!
Yesterday my husband offered some time out of the house and even mentioned getting my nails done. If you blinked, you probably missed me grabbing my things and getting out the door. As hard as it is leaving my little pumpkin behind, I know she needs alone time with Daddy and it's good for me … Continue reading Dear Momma
As a stay at home mom, I can say that personal indulgences are few and far between. For one, there's not much time. Secondly, that 'stay at home' part is a big change of pace for me and the hubs. Going from two incomes to one is a (doable, completely worthwhile) struggle. So, I have … Continue reading How to Tuesday: DIY Sugar Scrubs
Let's be real, the last couple weeks have sucked. Caitlin had the cold that shall not be named and it just would.not.go.away. It's finally cleared up and she is her sassy, spunky self again! The hubs and I also "camped out" on the couches for a solid week because I (unknowingly) injured my neck and … Continue reading 3 Things I’m Loving Right Now
Parents...you know the battle I'm speaking of. I'm saddened for how the parenting community, collectively, has acted lately. I guess it's not new, I just see it more and more. This "fight" is so popular that is actually has a name. It's often referred to as the Mommy Wars but I believe it extends far … Continue reading The Battle
Glitter & Goldfish 