Usually my life as a mother consists of containing the mess. Cleaning the mess. Wondering where in the world that mess came from and generally just embracing the mess. Then there comes the days where I take part in making the messes. Yes, it’s usually few and far in between, but when those days come, it’s always memorable. This past …
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My No-Guilt-Pretend-I’m-Sleeping moment of the day
My No-Guilt-Pretend-I’m-Sleeping moment of the day. It’s magical. It’s wonderful. It’s a mommy reboot. I’ve always loved that my kids are the kind of kids you could toss into their beds from the doorway (totally kidding…kinda) and they’d put themselves to sleep. Then a couple months ago Nap time became this huge battle with the boys… And they both still …
DIY Large Paper Rosettes
I’ve had quite a few friends ask how I make the paper rosettes that I’ve been making for my banners and cards, so I thought this would a great DIY Tutorial project…plus any chance to be crafty is a great one! Here is what I used today to make these: *You can do this with just glue, paper and scoring …
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Miracle Diaper Rash Recipe
I knew having a girl would bring a lot of motherhood firsts my way, but I didn’t expect the WORST DIAPER RASH I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Did she sit naked in a boiling fountain of LAVA?! Neither one of my boys ever had bad cases of diaper rash, just a little redness here and there that Desitin always took care …
Counting My Blessings Instead of My Messes
Today as I glance around my house, taking in the multiple “mini” messes that have created one gigantic disaster, the piles and mountains of things that need to be washed (including my children) and catch a glimpse of my less than chic appearance in the hallway mirror, I have decided to shrug my tired shoulders and count my blessings instead …
What a Whirlwind
The past couple months have been a complete whirl wind. I feel like any organization, mental capabilities and simply the ability to function as a human being has completely left me. Dark circles, a “few” new grey hairs and a woman living in survival mode is left laying in the dust….dust bunnies that is. I went grocery shopping today, and …