Parenting

‘‘Tis the Season for Stress

I love this time of the year but it can be stressful. We have had a lot of people over and hosted a holiday party. We are on the go most of the time, and when we aren’t, things are still busy. Also, I have had some job interviews which adds some fun stress into the mix. Of […]

Working out has been a struggle 

Trying to work out with any sort of routine has been hard for me. I guess I should just focus on the fact that I am trying at least. I would really like to work out early in the morning, and I do sometimes. I am signed up for a 5k in October, and I definitely think this […]

The little things

Trying to keep my sanity through this moving process while also adjusting to my new part time job (I’m probably not always the most pleasant of people, but I’m trying to stay positive and focused on the finish line.) Can’t wait for it all to be over, but I am trying to stop and enjoy the little things.  […]

The 3 months and loving it

Well, it’s official. We have lived here now 3 whole months. I have to say that I absolutely love it here. I feel like we have been so welcomed here. The boys have adapted so well, and they are loving their new school. We are all doing super well. My mom’s club is fantastic, and my part-time job […]

Great weekend

What a fantastic weekend with all of my dudes. My hubby and I had s much needed date night. Nothing fancy, but I dressed up because I wanted to wear something nice. The boys had fun at a parent’s night out gymnastics event. Today was so nice outside, and we had a blast at a baseball game. I’m […]

Maybe I’ll read my book..

Well, I read. I read a lot of books. They just have lots of pictures. Most of them are written by Dr. Seuss to be in fact. As for the Disney books, they are a good read as well. I do find myself analyzing all of the children’s books I read my boys. Why do so many of […]

Happy Friday!

Every Friday for almost five years I have been posting happy Friday photos on my social networks. It is easy to do, and a fun way to kick off the weekend.  Every once in a while, I think about how my Friday posts originated. My oldest son was born on a Friday. I started off posting happy Friday, […]

Judge less, empathize more

I find the older I get, the more I realize how pointless it is to judge others. Do I know what it’s truly like to live someone else’s life? Do I understand their struggles or hopes and dreams? Additionally, I find myself wanting to distance myself from others who focus on the flaws of others. It is interesting […]

Getting ready for the move 

Wow, time is really flying by fast now. Even with going away parties and my replacement starting this past week at work, I am not sure it’s really hit me yet. I am excited and nervous about the new adventure in Chicago. I think once I have my last day at work and my boys have their last […]

Week one of work out challenge

It was a success! I already have so much more energy. I know it’s only been a week, but I know I can maintain this. If I can train for a marathon, I can definitely manage to squeeze in 30 minute work outs. It might be a little tricky with the upcoming move, but I know I will […]