Happy New Years Eve! Last day to enjoy 2012, so I hope you do enjoy it! Here are some great posts to make your day! My top 10 favorite blog posts of 2012: Waking Up Full of Awesome, something we all need to remember to do! Why You're Never Failing as a Mother, brings me back to reality when I'm trying to do it all and feeling … [Read more...]
Best moments of the year
You know how sometimes time seems to just stop? You're standing in the warmth of the sun watching your kids smile, hearing them laugh, your heart swells with love and pride. You're overwhelmed by the beauty of these little people's souls as well as the awesome world around you. And you know that this moment will never happen again.They'll be grown … [Read more...]
Christmas Poem- The kids are sleeping!
Uh, you sure that's the best one, Dad? I think I see a better one over there... The kids are both sleeping all snug in their beds After Christmas tree chopping and decorating then, A trip to see lights so red and so green, I hope all night long they have sweet happy dreams. And leave mommy and daddy to do as we … [Read more...]
I’m a failure when I’m not great at everything
I'm a Failure, Failure, Failure! That thought has been running through my mind for days. I finally gave in and broke down on Monday and just cried. I can't do it. I can't do any of it! If I just had one thing to do, I would be so great at it! If I was just a mom, even a homeschooling mom, I could be so great! If I was just an artist, and had … [Read more...]
Quickest way to melt a mom’s heart!
I had to share three things my son said to me since last night that made me melt like butter! "Mom, your hair is softer than a cloud", he said last night as he smoothed my hair out over his pillow and laid on it before falling asleep. This morning before school, "You're my favorite person in the world, so I just don't want to leave … [Read more...]
What am I doing?!
Since weeding some things out of our schedule, to allow for more down time at home, this week has been pretty mellow. We slept in, skipped some field trips, and the kids had time to relax, get bored, play with toys they've forgotten they had. I thought it would be great, that's just what I wanted, right?! We've been doing so many field trips and … [Read more...]
I am SO awesome!
When you were little you knew you were awesome! Do you still have it? This is a must read for everyone! I can't share this enough! http://blog.pigtailpals.com/2011/08/waking-up-full-of-awesome/ I am still awesome! I forgot and haven't felt it in a long time, but my 5 year old told me I'm awesome and I choose to believe it! My 2 year old says I'm … [Read more...]
I just want to take a nap!
The last week in September I was going to blog about our family goals. That was going to be the last in my unintended homeschooling theme of the month. However, my husband lost a close friend that week, which was hard on me as well, to see him so sad. And to know his family is grieving. Ever since, I just haven't felt like writing. I tried to … [Read more...]