Family pictures stress me out. I’m not sure why… clearly this is a first world problem. Every time family pictures roll around I remind myself that they really do not matter. 

I’m terrible at relaxing. I think it’s physically impossible for me to just sit and chill out. No really, I have anxiety about relaxing. I’m just so anxious that I’m not relaxing correctly that I can’t do it. Rather than sitting down and watching a show, I’d much rather obsessively scrub something… but sometimes… Sometimes… Read More Take Deep Breath And Relax

I think I need a win. Sometimes I come to the end of a long couple of weeks (or day), and think to myself “I need a win… even if it’s just a small win”. 

Once upon a time Mr. Spreadsheets and I were more romantic. Well I wasn’t, I’m just not a romantic person. But once upon a time Mr. Spreadsheets was a long walks on the beach and candlelight dinner sorta guy. And then… he married me… and I crushed that out of him. 

Does anyone else feel like Christmas is the Showstopper Challenge for moms? If you’re not familiar with what the “Showstopper Challenge” is, let me offer some clarification. The Showstopper Challenge is the third of three weekly challenges on the Great British Baking Show (if you haven’t watched it, it’s on Netflix, stop your life and… Read More Christmas is a Mom’s Showstopper Challenge

Last night I served broccoli with dinner, based on the reactions from my boys you would have thought I served raw sewage… not fresh and nutritious food. I have to remind myself that they are just little kids and that their lack of gratitude isn’t malicious. I also have to remind myself that as their… Read More Let’s Take a Minute and Be Grateful