Set Free

The last four years of my life has got to be the hardest, emotionally drained years I've had in my life.  I could go on and on about what life has been like, but I'll spare you and let you read previous posts if you desire to look into it a bit. However, the next four years looks pretty draining as well.  Today we gain a new president and say good bye to one that had great strength and dignity.  The family was one I could stand up for and allow my children to watch their every move. Did I agree with everything? No. But my fears and concerns for my country were nothing compared to what the family endured each day. Today I can't stand behind the family who is being welcomed in the White House. And what is more heart breaking is knowing I have family and friends who stands behind him and even voted for him to be there.  Even if you don't know "for sure" what all he has done, you are capable of following his Twitter account. That alone is something I could nev...

Dear Mom's, Can I just say what I accomplished today? Will you feel judged or hurt that it was just a normal day at home for your family, while I accomplished more than just fed and kept my kids alive? May I share without any side of things coming off wrong? Okay, here goes: -I found my daughter sneaked bread. -She wet her pull up twice today after fighting and yelling at me that she didn't want to "try" to go. -I cleaned up her poop...In her pull up. -I cleaned up the baby's poop. -I fed the baby every hour that he was awake. -I ate breakfast. -I ate some pizza for lunch. -I drank some Coke while I cleaned out/organized some kitchen cabinets. And helped my daughter spell words from her magnetic letters. -i kept baby from eating every single cord he could reach. -i did three loads of laundry, hung up wet items, folded & put away dry items -I completely emptied out the baby dresser and reorganized his clothes... Including 3 baskets of future items...

Today I shared a post about "10 Things Expert Holiday shoppers know to b e true" Link to article here. Here's my version of what it would be like for me, a mom with two young kids, to shop using this advice. #1 "Acquaintance gifts" done first Which means most people in your life when you have young kids. So do you pick something up for that Target clerk you saw twice in one day (two different stops)? Or that waitress who cleaned up your spilled drinks thanks to your baby's new tricks? How about the dance teacher who deals with all those preschoolers? Including your own who thinks she's either a lion or bunny. #2 Sleep is for the weak. This should be the title of a parenting book. Already accomplishing the lack of sleep. Any less I shouldn't be driving. #3 Fuel up before you go. You mean gas? Cus I hate running out of gas....oh referring to food? You mean the granola bar you scarf down meanwhile baby is screaming and your four year old cr...

I'm a little behind (4 days to be exact) on Jayden's 7 month post. Not on purpose but the past few days flew by! Jayden loves to see us, be near us, and snuggle. He loves baths. Today he kicked his legs so much he splashed the water I felt as wet as he was!  His cheesy grin is contagious.  He loves sitting in his bouncy seat watching Momma in the kitchen. He adores "tags" and his Taggie blanket is his favorite "toy".  He has just recently noticed he can grab my hair or my necklace.  He loves the feel of fabric so falling asleep he gets a lovey and his pacifier.  Out of the house the rainbow blanket and Taggie blanket are usually surrounding him.  A couple weeks ago we gave him the pacifier back in his crib because the sucking help soothed him and he can find it when it pops out.  We were struggling with him staying asleep at night, and Jon has helped find something that works! After I nurse and put him down, if he wakes up again Jon go...

Dear Momma's, it's been a hectic week.  I know it has... especially in our house. Not napping well, whining, and frozen meals cus I don't have time to cook today.  I've felt uncomfortable with my days and discouraged about my baby who thinks sleep is ridiculous.  Trying to decide what can make me not feel this way as a Mom?  I pictured staying at home with my kids differently. I knew it was going to be tiring, hard work, and short showers (wait, have i taken one?). But today I took a deep breath. Put clean clothes on, did something with my hair (Momma, where we going?), and put some make up on to trick people into thinking I'm not a zombie for Halloween.  Then I got Ellie ready and the baby. Loaded us all up and headed out (1.5hrs after that original thought of getting OUT). It was the time I usually put the baby down for a nap.  It was usually the time I do some laundry or give Ellie a decent lunch.  By the time we arrived at the first destination,...

For Ellie's 4th birthday I thought I would ask her some questions.  Some answers were very random, so I'll add my input. 😉 How old are you? 4 Favorite color? Pink, black, just purple, just red (aka I love pink then those other options too) Favorite toy: pink bear (something i let her get at dollar store while getting bday party stuff) Favorite fruit: apple (banana for breakfast everyday, she also likes peaches and strawberries. Honestly most fruit) Favorite food: apple and cheese quesadillas (you can tell we just picked up some yummy apples yesterday) Favorite TV show: Clifford & Daniel Tiger Favorite outfit: gray dress (Aunt Liz Flug gift for her 3rd bday) Favorite game: Animal Game (Sequence) Favorite snacks: fruit snacks Favorite animal: lion and elephant (very surprised she didn't say dog) Favorite book: Color book (those books they can color that the marker only writes on those pages $5!) Favorite breakfast: spaghetti (whhhatt? Her usual is ban...

Facebook shares a ton of articles from the media, bloggers, and all sorts of things.  Over and over again I get reminded to not blink and wish these days away while my children are young.  I'm not going to say I disagree with that but it might come off way.  Because as a parent (at least this one) is exhausted and stretched to my limit. I have two kids in diapers.  Which doesn't seem all that horrible since I'm not talking twins.  I know some parents are doing a tons more.  All I'm saying is....i have two in diapers.  Oldest almost 4 and will NOT go to the bathroom in the toilet.  My strong-willed, firstborn will not.  It's the one thing she is controlling.  (I could stand my ground and train her but right this minute I'm not because...) Because I have a baby who turns 4 months old on Wednesday and he has the idea he needs TLC all day long and into the night.  He needs to see me, be held, and fed constantly.  Ellie was ...