On August 22nd, my identity changes. I will no longer be a mother of pre-schoolers. Being a Stay at Home Mom will take on a new look, and a new definition. People will start to wonder (legitimately) . . . What does she do all day? For years, I've dreaded this day. I love being a full-time mom with little ones by my side every. . . single … [Read more...]
What if You Are Ten Minutes from Success?
I'm overwhelmed right now. I returned home Sunday night from the Savvy Blogging Summit with my head still spinning from everything I learned. Everything I could do, should do, and would love to do. And I look at my home and see many MANY things that I could do, should do, and would love to do. Monday morning, as I still felt the … [Read more...]
My Bed: Our Home’s Housekeeping Barometer
Please note: I'm claiming artistic license more than scientific fact in this post. I'm okay with that. I think I have some sort of disability when it comes to caring about weather predictions. I can not watch the weather. I'm incapable. I've tried. There are times when I know inside my logical-grown-up brain that I need to find … [Read more...]
Even on Vacation . . . I’m Not Normal
Here’s the window into our room at Disney World last week. The blinds are closed. My blinds are almost always closed. I like it when they’re open, but I rarely remember to open them. I do remember to close them . . . when it gets dark outside and I start to worry that the neighbors can see our still-to-be-cleared kitchen … [Read more...]
A Look Inside My Brain (You May Want to Avert Your Eyes)
I actually had a post already written for today, but I think I'll put it off until tomorrow. Feeling the need to . . . Bleh. In case you aren't familar with this term, it could probably be defined as: The point at which thoughts come tumbling out of my brain with little rhyme or reason but (hopefully) in the end come together and make … [Read more...]
Step One: Open My Big Mouth
I have a very big mouth. Literally and figuratively. In sixth grade, everyone in my class measured mouths, and I won. A very proud moment. And today, I'm glad for the figurative largeness of my mouth. The backstory (hopefully shortened to only include necessary details): My husband's sister and her husband are moving. Due to … [Read more...]
Opposite Ends of the Adaptability Spectrum
You'd think I was going to write about two different people who are on opposite ends of the adaptability spectrum. Nope. Just one person. Me. I'm on both ends. Lately, I've been whining about analyzing the effects of changes in my routine. My brain and body seem to physically resist the changes I'm forced to make. And yet . . . … [Read more...]
How to Start Cleaning Up . . . When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Over the past few months, as I've gotten to the point where many areas of my home are under control more than they ever were pre-blog, I have started cleaning up and organizing areas that are particularly difficult. Areas where getting started is the hardest part. Like the Laundry Room. Or the playroom. If you're a regular reader, you've … [Read more...]
Able to Thrive
We did a LOT of driving this weekend. On our drive, we saw a sign saying we were entering a “controlled burn” area, and warning us not to drive into thick smoke. Soon, we saw what the sign was talking about. One side of the highway was black. Charred ground as far as we could see. No signs of life. My nature-minded husband explained that … [Read more...]
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