Sleep Makes Me Anxious
We all have those little “mom” things that we obsess over and keep us up at night. Sleep is mine. I know it sounds funny. When Harry Potter was born he didn’t sleep. He just never got tired. He would fight sleep at all costs.
Putting Down Roots
I am one of the those people that likes to put down roots. I don’t like change and I don’t like surprises. I like to be prepared for the future. We’ve been in Austin for 3.5 years, and I know that change is coming eventually. When we left school in Utah, we agreed that we… Read More Putting Down Roots
Hand Me Downs Are a MAJOR Disappointment!
Hand me downs are a MAJOR disappointment. Before you think I’m fancy, let me elaborate. I grew up with hand me downs, some of my favorite clothes were handed down from friends and neighbors. My favorite pair of shorts in middle school was bright yellow with citrus fruits (it was the late 90’s)… they were… Read More Hand Me Downs Are a MAJOR Disappointment!
Why Throw Pillows Aren’t Ninja Stars
I have lots of conversations with my kids that just make me want to scream with frustration. One of their favorite topics is how we can use household items as weapons. … Read More Why Throw Pillows Aren’t Ninja Stars
Embracing the “Authentic” You
I want people to have the impression that I have my life (mostly) together. Actually, scratch that, I actually want to have my life together. … Read More Embracing the “Authentic” You
Cleaning for Control
I find myself looking for little things I can control, things like how clean the kitchen floor is. I use these little things as a way to make up for the control I don’t have over other areas of my life… like how long it takes to leave the house. … Read More Cleaning for Control
The Spreadsheets Eat Out
The little Spreadsheets have been to plenty of restaurants. They love In’N’Out, Chick Fil-A, Firehouse Subs (for the drinks), Rosa’s, and sometimes Phil’s Ice House. All of these places have one thing in common- no waiters. … Read More The Spreadsheets Eat Out
Adventures at Swim Lessons
My boys love to swim and we live in Texas, so swim lessons are a “must”. If you spend as much time at the pool as we do, swim lessons are an investment… Read More Adventures at Swim Lessons
Losing Yourself in Life
My goals may have changed, I may not end up saving the world, but I can improve my little corner of the world and that might be enough. … Read More Losing Yourself in Life
Cultivating Chaos 