Feeling Entitled

It’s Monday, and although I have all day to myself (a.k.a. I have four solid hours without kids at home), I am feeling rushed to get everything done that I have on my list for today. So, I’m just going to cut to the chase. I have been struggling with...

Brain Dump

Good morning blog readers! Today’s post is literally just a brain dump. Yes, I have topics and stories that I need want to write about, but honestly, today I really just feel like… writing. Does that make sense? Apologies if I am already confusing you....

Still Rockin’

Hello Friends! And welcome home to me! Last week my family and I, along with Will’s parents, had the exciting pleasure of going on a Disney Cruise!!! It was incredible. The ship (Disney’s Fantasy – the newest ship) was beautiful (and CLEAN! – I...

Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire

For the past several weeks Brayden has literally been quarantined inside, both at home and at school. The only time he has been outside is to get in and out of the car, and even then it’s “Hurry up, it’s smokey!” We’ve been tremendously affected by the fires in...

Is Summer Really Over?

Is it true? Is Summer really over? Today is the first day of school. I feel like we had just gotten into the swing of things with summer camp, pool time, and being outside doing just about everything. And now, it’s back to school. Zackery started 1st Grade...

Trapped Between Guilt and Freedom

I want to be a good Stay-at-home Mom (SAHM). I want to be a good wife. I want to be a good woman, friend, sister. I want to take care of the boys and do things with them like arts and crafts, cooking or outdoor adventures and learning. I want to be cheery and happy...

Are You Missing Out On The Moments?

I’ve been contemplating this question for quite some time now: Is it better to be present, or try to capture the moment with a picture? With Zackery and Brayden both being so young, they are constantly learning, trying and doing new things. I have always been somewhat...

I Promise I’ll Have A New Post Soon…

Hi Friends, Family, Readers from every where! I’ve been out of town on this truly wonderful family vacation and now that I’m back in town and sitting at home in front of my laptop again I keep getting distracted with all the things that need to be...

Potty Training 202

In case you missed the post on Potty Training 101, have no fear – there wasn’t one! Potty training started and happened so quick I didn’t have time to open my laptop and intelligently write a post. BUT, if I did, it would have gone something like...