Are You Listening to Me: Setting Goals
But every once in awhile my kids will show that they were listening and totally surprise me.
Like jaw on the floor surprise me.
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Category: Sanity Savers
Parenting Advice??
Whatever you do, admit to yourself that you aren’t a rock, you aren’t an island, and you do feel pain (and maybe even cry)… too far?
Prayer takes humility and it takes admitting that you cannot successfully navigate motherhood alone… cause newsflash… you can’t.… Read More Parenting Advice??
A Love Hate Relationship With Legos
There are moments when Legos are the best thing since sliced bread, and other moments when Legos are just… the worst. … Read More A Love Hate Relationship With Legos
The DOs and DONTs of Road Tripping With Kids
Ok friends, we just got back from a 2500 mile road trip with three kids 6 and under. Yes, you read that correctly, 2500 miles. So let’s start off by saying that our extended families live far away…. like 1200+ miles away. Seeing them for the holidays involves extensive travel on our part. Last year… Read More The DOs and DONTs of Road Tripping With Kids
Thanksgiving Lunch Disaster
Occasionally I find myself in a situation where things spiral out of control… really really quickly. Today was one of those situations. Boy howdy was it one of those situations.
Best Mom Advice
When I was a new mom I got a LOT of advice. I wanted advice on everything from potty training to college applications (I’m a big picture person).… Read More Best Mom Advice
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
Can we take just a few minutes and discuss “wait times”? Yeah let’s. If you’ve ever been to the dentist or the doctor you’ve had to wait. And then wait some more. Oh and then continue waiting. I hate this. Like I want to punch someone hate this.
Mr. Spreadsheets Teaches Me to Say No
One of the great things about Mr. Spreadsheets is his ability to say no… at home. I have a hard time saying no in any situation, except with my kids and then it’s a matter of screaming it rather than saying, but that’s another topic entirely. … Read More Mr. Spreadsheets Teaches Me to Say No
The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff
I’m convinced that 90% of being a good friend is showing up.
That’s it. I may feel this way because I’m not fun, I am a Hufflepuff after all.… Read More The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff
Cultivating Chaos 