Ramblings of Me

Where Have I Been and a Decision

2009-05-19T11:47:00.002-04:00

It's been quite awhile since I last posted. I have been busily packing, moving, and then unpacking!!! We are now in a town house and I absolutely love it. Although, I have discovered that I am now more likely to loose Logan's binkey's and such.

This year I have been trying to figure out my priorities and make my life a bit more simpler. I started this blog to jot down my feelings and ideas about life and my surroundings while keeping my family blog about my family. Well, I decided I am going to combine the two again. It is just easier and simpler for me. I am going to start posting more crafts I am creating, toddler activities, recipes I am using, and whatever else I discover along this path of being a wife, mother, and a woman.

So if you are interested, please visit me at beckyandcurtis.blogspot.com or click on my family button on the left.

I Don't Get It???

2009-05-05T08:21:00.004-04:00

I watched a segment on the Today Show this morning on how much stay-at-home mothers would make. First off, I think it is a joke to even start thinking about how much a mother should get paid, but what got me was when it was stated that due to the economy mothers are working overtime. According to the segment, stay-at-home moms are working 56 hours a week of overtime. Maybe I am an idiot, but I didn't think you could get more than 24 hours in a day {okay I guess I am not parenting or cleaning or running errands while I am asleep, although I am still getting up in the middle of the night.} Please correct me if I am wrong.

Life is Beautiful

2009-05-01T13:54:00.002-04:00

I'm in a bit of a rut and haven't been able to get out of it for a few weeks. Isn't life joyous that we get to go through these downer periods so we can appreciate when we are living the good life! When I am in these ruts, I try to focus on what is bright in my life.

I read this today and thought I would share what is beautiful in my life right now.

Life is beautiful because...

My little boy is trying to say new words everyday.
My husband is very supportive.
I am not on top of Mount Everest stranded in a cyclone storm (last night I watched a PBS documentary on the two exhibitions who lost many of their members.)
Our health is great!
I am moving to a bigger place!
It's Spring and I love the green trees.
I am in love with the green walls we painted
My family is coming to visit in three weeks
All the creative projects I can start once we are moved
I received my Mother's Day present early and absolutely love it!
I bought a snazzy camera strap from here.
I am waiting to receive one of these.
It is a rainy day {I love rainy days!!!}
It's May!
I have wonderful friends
My faith in God.

Happy May Day!

Enjoying the Sound of the Air Conditioner

2009-04-28T12:45:00.002-04:00

It is quiet here in my household. No phones are ringing, no students are on the computer, and no boy to keep an eye on.

{He is supposed to be sleeping but is happily content in his crib.}

I feel relaxed and happy. All I hear is the air conditioner running. I absolutely LOVE that sound. It reminds me of lazy, summer days. It makes me feel stress free and thirst for a Popsicle. I see beautiful, blue skies and feel the hot air radiate off my face.

I love 90 degree weather in April.

What I've Always Wished For

2009-04-24T13:18:00.003-04:00

Aren't these fabulous!!! I think every girl needs a pair of these shoes! In fact, we could all make our own! Who is with me???

Determined

2009-04-21T16:10:00.003-04:00

Answer: Colorless. Drab. Mundane. Stale. Dull.

Question: Describe Becky's life these past few weeks.

I am soooo incredibly boring lately. Blah, blah blah. I have nothing of interest to say or even anything much fun going on. Where did my curiosity go? Where did my love of learning go? Where did my silly everyday moments go? Where is the laughter? Where is my spontaneity?

In answering these questions, I decided I am going to make myself just a bit more interesting every day. I am going to read more and develop my interests and talents. Not only that, and maybe more importantly, I am going to make life fun again by dancing, singing at the top of my lungs, and just laughing and being silly more. I am going to take life less serious and enjoy these sunny Spring days. Life is good, especially when I am interesting.

Now off to finish reading Man's Search for Meaning. Fantastic Book!

Do you Ever...

2009-04-20T16:32:00.002-04:00

Have a day where you forget to even brush your teeth until 4:30 PM?

So do I

My Heart Is So Full

2009-04-19T14:08:00.002-04:00

Blogging has really brought home to me that life is not fair and so many people and families are hurting. I cry everyday for these people. I wish I could do something to help them. It is always a constant reminder to value my health and the health of my family. It is a reminder to enjoy each minute with my husband and little guy and take nothing for granted; life can change instantly. I am constantly amazed by people's faith and outlook on their trials. I am so thankful for the opportunity I have to learn by these people's trials and their faith.

One lesson I am learning, and I am thankful for leaders in my church who expressed these thoughts during a recent General Conference session, is although life is and can be very difficult, we have a choice on how to approach these trials. Our Heavenly Father loves each one of us and if go to him in humility, he will lift our burdens and help us move forward. That's not saying we will not hurt, cry, and ask why us, but with God our burdens will feel a bit lighter. If we persevere, in the end we will find joy and peace like nothing we can imagine. I am so thankful for this knowledge and hope that I can persevere and face my trials and burdens with hope and faith. I also hope that I can seek out those who are hurting and be an instrument in lifting their burdens. It is so important for me to teach my children empathy and service and I need to be that example to them.

I am so thankful for the examples so many women and families are to me through the blogging world. It's quite amazing to me how blogging can bring people together and lift each other up. We all need a bit of that in our lives.

Mamarazzi Swap

2009-04-17T15:16:00.002-04:00

{I really need to start blogging again. I just have had no motivation lately and have focused my attention on a few other life events.}

I am so excited to be joining in Mamarazzi's favorite things swap next month.

How does it work???

Mamarazzi is going to pair you up with another great person around the States. You get to go shopping for a few of your favorite things and send your package to your match-up. You also receive a package of another fabulous lady's favorite things. What a fun way to meet people!

How do I sign up???

Click on the button above and sign up. I believe she is limiting the amount of participants, so hurry!

Apologies

2009-04-14T21:34:00.004-04:00

I have had many questions about when I am putting up our Easter pictures. Unfortunately, I was not feeling well for quite a few days and had no motivation to put together a basket or take any pictures. Don't get me wrong, I had a basket in mind. But as usual, I have a hard time getting from what is in my mind to reality. Thankfully Logan doesn't know any better and I am finally feeling better!

To appease my mother {who asked about the pictures tonight} and the few others who have asked, here are some pictures from Logan and my time together at the park. I had four days off for Spring Break and absolutely LOVED my time completely focusing on Logan during the day! I do have to admit I LOVED the time I could focus on myself during nap time. : )

The view of Logan that I usually see.

Finally a face to take a picture of!

Logan thinks he is bigger than he is. He is now attempting to walk up and down stairs. Up, I don't mind. Down, not a big fan of.

Logan and I could be at the park everyday if the weather would let us!

What Are Your Thoughts???

2009-04-07T15:01:00.002-04:00

I have been thinking a lot about TV viewing lately. We have the basic package and found when we had the packages with more stations, we watched TV way too much. With the basic television package, not only are we saving a about $50 a month, but we have more time! I love having the TV off and feel like a waste when I have it on all day. I do have my favorite shows and Logan and I LOVE Ellen! {In fact he just started laughing when I asked him if he wanted to watch Ellen. Is that disturbing that a 16 month old likes Ellen?}

Surfing the blogsphere, I have read about some families and I even have a few friends who have chosen not to have any cable stations in their homes. In fact, one family, who has small children does not even own a TV. I think that is fantastic, although I'm not sure that I could be that dedicated. {I do like my 30 minute of Barney respite.} It's so sad that I can't even imagine NOT having a TV in my home. That kind of bothers me.

I recently learned of a study that stated that for every hour a toddler and small child watches TV, it increases their chance of having ADHD by 10%. That's a bit scary especially when you consider how much time children are now watching TV. Isn't it like 4-6 hours a day?

I love that without having the TV on, we have family dinner at the table, we play together as a family, and discuss our ideas and thoughts more. Family is ever coming more and more important to me. I don't like what the TV brings into our home. I don't like the images, the music, the story lines. I want to keep my home a peaceful, happy place.

I don't think TV is necessarily bad. I just get so frustrated when I sit and idly watch TV. There are times I couldn't even tell you what I watched. I don't want my children to waste their time and would rather them being productive. There are great informative shows on and I really do enjoy those shows. I come away feeling a bit smarter. I also think it can be a great tool in introducing other cultures around the world.

What are your thoughts? Do you think having a TV is good to have in your home? How much TV should children watch?

Menu Plan Monday

2009-04-06T15:43:00.003-04:00

Wahoo, I got my menu planned out for this week. It is so much cheaper when I actually plan meals for the week, imagine that.

Monday: Italian Skillet with a salad for the side

Tuesday: Enchiladas and chips

Wednesday: Florentine Chicken and some veggie

Thursday: Chicken and rice soup

Friday: Chicken Mozzarella and a side salad

Saturday: Homemade pizza

Sunday: Chicken Cordon Bleu, veggie, and potatoes {not up to making a ham for Easter Sunday}

I love the website e-mealz. My husband signed us up for the low fat menu. It is fantastic! I get five recipes a week and they are pretty yummy! I believe it costs about $1.25 a week. I also love I'm an Organizing Junkie, I surf through the Mister Linky and find some meals that way.

Happy Meal Planning!

Friday Fragments

2009-04-03T15:02:00.002-04:00

For Friday Fragments go to Half-Past Kissing Time.

* Why am I getting gray hair. It's so embarrassing. I have highlights to try to mask it, but I keep seeing MORE growing in. Ugh.

* I hate laundry. I haven't done it in two weeks and really need to get it done. Anyone want to do it for me???

* How many times do I have to point to my nose in order for my little guy to learn to point to his nose???

* Speaking of noses, why does Logan want to shove his finger up my delicate nose?

*Am I the only one who dreams of beating some bad guy up? I dream of ways I would kick some guy's butt if he attacked me. Disturbing, I know.

Happy Friday to everyone!!!

It's My Birthday!

2009-04-01T13:32:00.005-04:00

I've been thinking about my birthday for the past few weeks. For some strange reason, I am incredibly excited to be 29. I'm not sure if it is because I only have one more year until I am 30 or because I have had a great almost decade and have a lot of fantastic memories. For some reason 29 sounds older and wiser. Sounds silly, I know.

I have a feeling that great things will occur in my 29th year. What those great things are, I'm not sure. A few things I have planned:

learn to sew better
start my little stitchery business
scrapbook, scrapbook, scrapbook
learn to take better photographs
continue on Dave Ramsey's plan
move into a townhome {yipee!}
continue to build my food storage
be an awesome coupon shopper {I saved over $200 in March and didn't go grocery shopping for three weeks!}
read more books
think about expanding our little family

In honor of my birthday, I decided to restart my 365 Project. Being in Utah for a month, I never was able to fully start my journaling. I found I looked back at my photos and was uncertain of some of my thoughts behind them. I thought it would be fun to document a day in my life during my last year of being in my 20's.

Here is my first picture

It had to be me on my birthday!

April Fools Joke on Me

My department head scheduled a last-minute meeting. Of course I grumbled and groaned the whole time. I was IMing a few of my co-workers saying how stupid it was. {Yes, not a good thing.} My supervisor started out saying we have to fill out 6 more forms for the Department of Education. On the power point, it stated we have a lot of work to do, and I was getting annoyed as usual. Of course I was still IM grumbling. The next slide then had a birthday cake and song and everyone writing Happy Birthday. That was the best joke that has ever happened to me. They so had me.

The great part of working at home and having a birthday is that no one can see me pretending to work and really blog surfing, eating crepes {my husband made them for me} and watching TV. Today has been great!

I {HEART} DC

2009-03-30T19:46:00.007-04:00

I LOVE DC! I have been lucky enough to live so near, that I can visit often. In fact, my first date with my cute husband was in DC. Even better, I got engaged from this exact spot on the side of the Jefferson Memorial. Needless to say, it is my favorite monument.

This weekend, we dropped of our little guy at my in-laws and headed to visit the Cherry Blossoms with some of our dear friends. We were about 5 days too early for the full peak and it was a rainy day, but we LOVED it! I love this time of year and been fortunate enough to visit the festival often.

I don't think there is any other place quite like DC.

What I Want To Do...

2009-03-24T13:53:00.003-04:00

I saw this on one of my friend's blogs today and absolutely loved it. I heard the full talk last October and it has completely changed my outlook on my life. I have been really developing in my life what creating means to me. I do not have a talent with the song, the pencil, nor the acting. Nevertheless, I have many interests and talents that I can create beauty around me with. I love to document my personal and family history. I am interested in creating healthy meals. I am learning to create a system of frugal living. I am hoping to create a life of service and happiness {even in the dark times.}

Most importantly, I have created a beautiful little boy and there is nothing more in this world than I want to teach him and our future children to value each individual, to look at other needs first, and to love and follow our Heavenly Father.

There is so much in life I want to create. I am really struggling that I do not always have the opportunities to fulfill everything I would like to do right now, but I do know that I can create a moment, a tradition, and a smile EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Flashback Friday

2009-03-20T08:21:00.008-04:00

Tara from Too Much Information hosts Flashback Fridays! I thought I would participate this week by taking her questions and making them my own! {Sorry Tara, I couldn't get your button to work.}

I'm the one in the front on the right hand side next to my date in the white jacket.

1.Did you date someone from your school? Sort of. During high school, not really. In college, I did date someone who went to the same high school but he was a lot older than me, so we didn't even go to school during the same four years.

2. Did you marry someone from your high school? No

3. Did you car pool to school? No, I lived across the street

4. What kind of car did you have? 1978 Ford Bobcat. It was AWESOME!!!

5. What kind of car do you have now? Mazda 3

6. It's Friday night...where are you now? Usually home, having a child who goes to bed at 7 PM really limits our choices. Although, we do have date night once in awhile!

7. It is Friday night...where were you then? Football games, hanging out with my friends, driving to Ogden, anywhere and everywhere with my friends.

8. What kind of job did you have in high school? I worked for an accountant filing papers, making copies, and whatever else needed to be done.

9. What kind of job do you do now? Mom and Special Education Teacher

10. Were you a party animal? No.

11. Were you considered a flirt? I don't think so, but I had friends say I was. But, no I wasn't.

12. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? No, but I did play Varsity tennis, Council Women on the Youth City Council, member of Key Club, Historical Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, and quite a lot more.

13. Were you a nerd? Define it. The word nerd seems to have so many definitions! So, sure, I was!

14. Did you get suspended or expelled? No

15. Can you sing the fight song? I know the fight, fight, fight part.

16. Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)? I had quite a few. I loved my AP History and English teachers Mr. Bishop and Mr. Demonja. I loved Mr. Fuller who taught Psychology. I had a lot of great teachers who made learning fun and respected us as little high schoolers.

17. Where did you sit during lunch? Sometimes in the cafeteria, sometimes we went out to eat, sometimes I went home. I never had one exact place that I would habit.

18. What was your school's full name? Box Elder High School

19. When did you graduate? 1998

20. What was your school mascot? Bee

21. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Heavens no! I loved my last two years of high school, but those first two years were a bit rough. Finding who I was and all. I loved my friends and what I was able to accomplish, but I would NEVER do it again!

23. Do you still talk to the person you went to Prom with? Junior Year, sort of. Does his wife count? Senior Year, no.

24. Are you planning on going to your next reunion? No, I live too far away. I also don't really care.

25. Do you still talk to people from school? Yes, I do! Aren't blogs wonderful!!!

26. School Colors? Purple and Yellow {I think}

27. What celebrities came from your high school? None that I know of.

Literacy Thursday

2009-03-19T10:38:00.001-04:00

I love Literacy Thursday hosted by Jennifer at If You're Happy and You Know It. I am always trying to find good books for Logan to read now and in the future. This week's book is

My mom gave me this book for Mother's Day last year. It is a beautiful book about Max who is looking for the world's greatest treasure because "Mom says I can!" He becomes pirate, a spaceman, a cowboy, and so many other characters. At the end he finds the world's greatest treasure. The pictures are gorgeous and this is definitely a book for mothers with boys. I love reading this book to Logan.

In 3 Minutes, I Can

2009-03-19T10:26:00.002-04:00

I think I am so brain dead lately that these writing prompts have been terrible for me. This week, I think I can this one. Mama Kat asked, In 3 minutes what can you do.

I can...

put on my make-up
turn on Barney for some quiet time
login to my email, Google Reader, and Facebook (gotta love saved tabs)
make a bowl of cereal
put on my clothes
do my hair when I just let it air dry (which is most of the time)
water my two plants
change a diaper
fall asleep (unless like last night, I am stupid and watch Criminal Minds and scare myself silly envisioning serial killers breaking into my home)

What can I not do in 3 minutes?

Write a blog post.

Feeling Bad and The Barn

2009-03-16T16:44:00.003-04:00

Today has been a bit of a tough day. I am in a funk, feeling a bit overworked and tired. Work has been a bit tough and I was out of my home Thursday and Friday at a Professional Development. I have an additional three days out this week and next administering state tests. It's a whole lot of fun {sarcasm} and I hate finding babysitters. Luckily I have some wonderful friends who always offer to watch Logan. Anyway, today I had to really focus on work and the little guy was giving me fits. He would not stop whining and throwing tantrums. I felt so bad, I yelled at him a couple times to just stop. Well, my husband comes home and immediately discovers that Logan is not feeling well. How horrible of a mother am I that I don't even notice that my son is a bit under the weather. Gotta love those little feelings of guilt. Thankfully, Logan has forgiven me and he is all smiles and cuddling right now.

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This weekend, my little family was on the road to Target to get applesauce for dirt cheap. As we were passing a few stores, I noticed the cutest dress in a store window that I had to stop and try on. I was dismayed to see the store was the Dress Barn. I have always held firm that I will NEVER enter that store. Why would I want to go into a store that brings images of cows and pigs to my mind while I am trying on clothing? Well, the dress overpowered my resolve. I ended up coming out of the store with two dresses. I may have to revisit my former feelings and let myself enter that store once in a while. Hard, but I have the hardest time finding dresses that fit and that I love.

Oh, I did not get my super cheap applesauce. After trying on all the dresses, we had to get Logan home for his nap. He was NOT a happy camper.

The Booty

2009-03-11T12:53:00.004-04:00

It all started that day in 6th grade.

I was walking down the hall thinking I was pretty cute. I had worn my fancy boots, nice jeans, and a button up shirt. I saw some boys up ahead who were on the floor working on a project. I mustered up my coolest walk and passed without looking at them. As I passed them I heard, "She has a big butt!" Ouch...

I have been trying to motivate myself to exercise on a consistent basis. Yesterday was good. Today not so much. So instead of worrying about my booty today.

I took my mixer out

Gave Logan lunch

{We are working on teaching him to smile without food in his mouth}

And made chocolate chip cookies! Would anyone care to join me for some tasty treats?

And to my wonderful husband, I promise I will save you some!!!

And The Winner Is...

2009-03-11T07:42:00.003-04:00

Thank you all so much for stopping by my little place yesterday! It was hilarious reading all your comments.

{I apologize for the quick retreat from writing. I had to grab the drum sticks from my little guy before he put them through the TV screen. He LOVES the Wii drums.}

Please give me a few days to get around to all your blogs! Tonight I am putting on a dinner for my church and then I am out of town Thursday and Friday. I promise I will come visit shortly!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic day yesterday! It was fun to see what people had to giveaway and the giveaways from the SITs girls were awesome. I hope everyone came out a winner!

Now for the winner of the scrapbooking kits...

I was an idiot and couldn't use random.org. I said I would give two additional entries for those wonderful souls who decided to follow me (please, please don't leave me) and I didn't leave instructions for you to leave three comments.

Yes, I am a Special Education teacher and I know how important instructions are.

I wrote down all your names on slips of paper and threw them in a basket. The winner is...

Valerie 2350

(I sent an email to your account this morning, if you did not receive it, please let me know.)

Holy Crap!!!

2009-03-10T11:27:00.002-04:00

I just bought two $25 gift cards at restaurants.com for $4.

{Yes, I know I am supposed to be working, but really, Barney is on and I can't concentrate with all that entertainment in the background.}

Go to restaurants.com and at the checkout put in the code MENU. Awesome! I just planned my Birthday Dinner and found a gift for my dad's birthday this week.

What a great day!!! First the Spring Fling and now this! The only way it could get better is if I actually win something.

SITS Spring Fling Giveaway

2009-03-10T05:05:00.008-04:00

The girl's over at SITS is hosting the 1st annual Spring Fling!

What an exciting day. Please visit them to view all the blogs who are sponsoring their own giveaways.

After waiting until the 11th hour, scouring my brain, and asking my hubbie what the heck I have to giveaway, I finally raided my scrapbook closet and chose some supplies. The whole package is worth about $40. Included in the package are:

A Year in Review 8 x 8 kit by SEI.

Decor Boards to create whatever your heart desires.

A Genealogy Tree Kit

I will also include some paper, stickers, and whatever else jumps out at me.

{Sorry, no pictures. It's all in the little guy's bedroom and he is currently sleeping. Whoa to those who wake up a 16 month old at 5:00 AM}

So how do you win? Leave a comment telling me your name. Decide to follow me and you will be entered for two additional entries. I will use random.org to pick the winner and will post the winner here tomorrow!

Happy Winning!!!

Now off to exercise so this...

Becomes this!

This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Please Help!

2009-03-09T15:27:00.002-04:00

I am doing my menu planning for this week.

{Check out Organizing Junkie's website if you need meal ideas. I love that site!}

Anyway, I am trying to figure out what I should eat for snacks and lunch. Grrr, I hate lunch. Do any of you have any healthy ideas for lunch or snacks? Please help!!! (Keep in mind, I am not a veggie person, but am trying to incorporate more into my life.) Thanks!!!

Love this Blog!!!

2009-03-05T12:31:00.001-05:00

One of my very bestest friends in the whole wide world just started a new blog. Michelle's new blog, A Little Tipsy, has tips on organization, projects, and everything else your little heart desires.

Please check her out here!

Wordful Wednesday

2009-03-04T19:36:00.003-05:00

Tonight, I took a moment, and sat down with Logan while he was drinking his milk.

It was WONDERFUL!

I need to remind myself to take these small moments and not be weighed down by work and other duties. I LOVE reading to him and having those one-on-one moments.

On another note, maybe I should actually get dressed tomorrow, do my hair, and put on some make-up??? Wouldn't that be lovely.

Gotta Love A Little Norah

2009-03-04T12:05:00.002-05:00

I LOVE Norah Jones. She has been playing on my ITunes all week long. She makes me very happy.

Simplifying by Organizing

2009-03-03T20:34:00.003-05:00

I'm getting my life organized!

I have been using my handy dandy binder to keep all my coupons, shopping lists, phone numbers, goals, and everything else all together in one easy space. I am loving it!!! I am feeling so much more efficient and put together.

By the way, went grocery shopping today (keep in mind I am building our food storage) and saved $37.00 by using the sales and coupons. Yahoo!

I still need to figure out how to reduce my time looking for coupons, scanning the sales fliers, and matching up the sales with coupons. It takes me at least 2 hours. I do have a system of filing my coupons, which is awesome, but I think that is what is taking the most time.

Here is my beautiful picture to document what my shopping list looks like. It is going into my 365 Project.

Today I tackled the kitchen. Logan was a HUGE help. He loved showing me that the Mac and Cheese belongs on the floor instead of in the pantry.

I am not an organized person by nature, so I have to try many systems to find what works for me. I think actually labeling the different shelves will keep me in the right direction. I also took an inventory of everything I have and labeled the expiration date. I still need to put it in a spreadsheet and continue to update it so I know when I need to use my food storage and what areas I need to build up.

Isn't she lovely (yes, if you know the song, it is in my mind now.)

What is sad is that I live in an apartment and it is taking me forever to get it to feel organized and simplified. What is it going to take when I have an actual house? I am hoping doing the leg work now will make it that much easier in the future. Is that wishful thinking???

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-02T15:54:00.002-05:00

I absolutely love I'm an Organizing Junkie website. I am striving for simplicity in my life which in my mind means being organized. Mondays are menu planning on the site. I was a good girl last night and planned mine (as well as scoped out the sales and got my coupons all ready. Yahoo.) Here is what we are eating this week...

Monday: Beef Stroganoff and veggies
Tuesday: Caesar Salad wraps and fruit
Wednesday: Russian Chicken (slow cooked in Catalina dressing with cranberries and onion mix,) veggies and rice
Thursday: Slow Bake Bar B' Que chicken, potatoes, and veggies
Friday: Spaghetti (need something easy and quick)
Saturday: At the in-laws so who knows.
Sunday: Crunchy Chicken

I really like the Beef Stroganoff and Caesar Salad. I think I liked the Russian Chicken. I made it in the summer and can't quite remember if it was good. We will see. The Bar B' Que chicken and Crunchy Chicken is new. I'll post recipes if they are good.

I get many of my meals off E-mealz. It does cost a little bit of money, but the recipes are so easy, quick, and low-fat. Every week, I get a list of 5 meals. I HATE figuring out what to eat. I don't live near a Super Walmart but if you do, the site uses that week's sales to create a dinner menu. How wonderful would that be!

Why Can't I Have Snow Days Too???

2009-03-02T13:12:00.004-05:00

The biggest drawback of working at home for an online school is not having snow days!!! Ugh, internet, why are you still working??? There is snow outside for me and the little guy to play in.

Literacy Thursday

2009-02-26T15:55:00.006-05:00

It's Thursday again and it's Literacy Day. I love this day because I get to explore for new books for the little guy. This fabulous day is hosted by Jennifer at If You're Happy and You Know It. This week's book is....

I bought this book for my hubbie to read to Logan. It's written for children a bit older than Logan, so we have something to look forward to.

This book is about a monster who has flown to Earth to bring happiness to everyone. How does this happen??? By tickling everybody. Of course this means I get to tickle Logan on almost every page! The pictures are beautiful and you can even purchase a tickle mitt to go along with the book. Hmmm, I wonder what my husband will be getting for Father's Day???

Wordful Wednesday

2009-02-25T20:46:00.004-05:00

I have LOVED this man ever since I can remember. In high school, when everyone else had movie stars hanging up in their lockers, I had Pete Sampras. I still get all giddy just thinking about him. Pathetic? Oh, yes. But doesn't every girl have a man from her youth whom she adores?

Thankfully I have found another man to take the number one spot in my heart and boy does he love me! I believe true love is buying your wife World Team Tennis tickets and willingly witnessing first hand her feelings for Pete. True love is seeing her get all excited about another man and thinking it was hilarious. True love is giving his wife a night beyond her wildest dreams.

All I can say is that I am still giddy thinking about that night and that was almost two years ago!!! {Sigh} Pete....

And honey, I LOVE you!!!

{Yes, he does read this.}

I'm so Tired

2009-02-22T20:12:00.002-05:00

Because I have been chasing this all weekend!

Good thing though. I needed to burn some calories. I came across two cute Girl Scouts at the store on Saturday and HAD to buys some cookies. Needles to say, they were consumed within a few hours. Best exercise ever =chasing a 15 month old.

Friday Fragments

2009-02-20T13:59:00.002-05:00

Half-Past Kissing Time hosts Friday Fragments where we share our some bits and pieces from the week. This week I...

Am playing single mother. The little guy does not do well with teething and has been up quite a few nights. Good thing I love him! My hubbie is out of town with his family. Sadly, his wonderful grandfather passed away. I wish I could have gone, but I was already in Utah for a month and needed to stay home.

Went to an English Tea Party with a bunch of lovely women. Who can't resist a wonderful evening of chatting and good food, especially when the darling host is really from England. I am so thankful for the wonderful friendships I have.

Worked, worked, and worked. I'm thankful I work at home, but it can be difficult juggling both students and motherhood. Note to self... be thankful!

Finally sent my pictures to get printed so I can scrapbook and get my 365 project up to date! I can't wait to have some CREATIVE time!!!

Had cereal for breakfast and dinner. I love those days!!! I have loved not having to worry about what to have for dinner. Whatever looks good and is easy. I think I will have chicken tonight...

Watched CSI, alone and late at night. Had disturbing images of me being home by myself and some intruder coming in. Ugh, I hate when I do that to myself!!! At least, in my imagination I saved my little guy and kicked the you know what out of the guy. In my dreams, I am always the victor.

A Letter

2009-02-20T10:23:00.002-05:00

My dearest Spring,

I am writing to beg you to push Winter out. Winter has not been very pleasant to us this year. I have a 15 month old little guy who NEEDS to be outside. While Winter has shown a bit of snow here and there, he has mainly kept us indoors. He is just not nice. He makes us go to the mall play area. Keep in mind, while so many other children may enjoy this, my little guys is a bit shorter and younger than the rest and the kids run over him. I get a bit apprehensive and can only take so much of it. We need to be outside and soon.

I know you poked your head in last week. Oh, how we enjoyed it! We were outside walking and playing. The little guy was ecstatic and I loved seeing his happy smile. I know how much his smile warms your soul. Could you please come a bit earlier this year? I will resort to begging and bribing if it would work. What do you think? Pretty please???

Your desperate friend,
Becky

Literacy Thursday

2009-02-19T19:44:00.004-05:00

I just randomly picked up this book at a Toys R' Us sale and am so glad I did.

I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak

describes how I love Logan through and through. The 2nd and 3rd page reads, "I love your top side. I love your bottom side." The illustrations are large and darling. It is such a simple book, but one Logan wants brings me to read over and over again. It's also nice because the actual book is very kid friendly and will not tear or rip as Logan "reads" it to himself. This is one of my favorites.

Who Am I?

2009-02-16T21:19:00.003-05:00

Judgmental. Harsh. Unkind. Yup, unfortunately, that is me right now. After reflecting on many of my recent conversations, I am finding myself very intolerant of others.

I HATE that about myself.

I am very embarrassed to think of things I have said and thoughts I have had.

I find that I have to often stop and reflect on who I am and what type of person I would like to be.

From this point on, I am going to be nice, kind, empathetic, and do my best not to say any unkind things about others.

Life is just better that way.

As Mother Theresa said, "If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

Yay for Literacy Thursday!

2009-02-12T13:15:00.003-05:00

It's happily Literacy Thursday again! I love these days.

Logan and I LOVE the Belly Button Book! by Sandra Boynton. She has written many other fabulous books. The illustrations are large and there are not too many words which is especially good for those short-attention span moments. : )

The book describes why hippos love their belly buttons. I pinch Logan's little belly button every time I read the word. He thinks it is hilarious and often brings this book to me to read. Included is also a CD of a song that is sung in the book.

Wordful Wednesday

2009-02-11T20:23:00.004-05:00

I cannot believe how big my little guy is getting. He is 15 months this week and he is becoming a bit of a handful. I went to make a few phone calls and turned the corner to come unload the dishwasher and saw this. What the heck! He decided it would be fun to help me unload the dishwasher by throwing things on the ground. Thankfully, I was done taking pictures when he lunged for the breakable bowles. Yes, I am one of those moms who sees her son doing something that could be a bit dangerous for him or for his surroundings and I HAVE to take a picture.

Note to self: don't put down the dishwasher until I am good and ready to unload.

Love Week Continues...

2009-02-11T20:07:00.003-05:00

Shoot, I skipped a day yesterday. I LOVE blogging, but life is sure getting in the way these past few months.

I LOVE creating and sustaining traditions. I LOVE creating memories. I get all warm and mushy when I think about these things.

I LOVE doing things. While I do enjoy relaxing days (and yes, I absolutely need them on somedays,) I LOVE going out and exploring my little part of the world. One day I will LOVE exploring other part's of the world, but all in due time.

I LOVE pumpkins, snowmen, and stars. Ahhh, looking around I can see 13 snowmen that complement my little home. Thankfully, Curtis enjoys my seasonally decorating. Unfortunately, I think I have more in storage. There is just not much that a two-bedroom apartment can hold.

I LOVE music. Music warms my soul. I LOVE classical to hip hop to alternative. As I am getting on in my years, I am really starting to define what I enjoy listening to. I do have to put in that I cannot stand most country music. Just thinking about it makes me shudder. A quick little story, a few years ago when I was teaching 11th and 12th grade emotional support, my students thought it was pretty hilarious that I started to sing along to the music they were listening to. Jeesh, how old do they think I am?

I LOVE a clean and organized home. I am in the mode of trying to get my home completely organized and simplified (my word for the year.) I am really trying to figure out routines for getting things done quickly. As of this week, I have a weekly housekeeping chart and I think I finally figured out the best way for me to plan a menu. Yahoo! I am very thankful for all the wonderful blogs out there that have posted so many fantastic ideas!

I have found that I use the word definitely too much, so I must LOVE the word.

Not Me Monday

2009-02-09T14:51:00.002-05:00

Mckama hosts Not Me Monday where I get to write things that I possibly have not done recently.

I did not stay 4 weeks in Utah. That would possibly be too long to stay away from my home.

I did not oversleep yesterday and almost be late for church. Thankfully a friend did not call and wake me with 40 minutes to get to church.

I did not gain about 5 pounds in Utah. My mom does not make the best desserts nor have the best sweets around.

I did not take 5 hours on one sewing step and finally sew it despite I know I was doing it wrong.

Of course I did not put Barney on every second that I could to entertain my child. That is just not good mothering! I am way above that.

On the same note, I did not put my little guy in front of the TV to eat. Who cares that he eats more while watching TV. I could never let him watch some mind numbing shows.

Love Week: Monday

2009-02-09T14:42:00.002-05:00

I LOVE Fall. I can't get enough orange and red. I adore pumpkins and scare crows. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

I absolutely LOVE being a mother. There is nothing more fulfilling or hard. The love a mother has for her children is indescribable and it continues to grow each day. I am honored to have this position.

I LOVE reading. I don't do enough of it, but have been making it a priority in my life. The website www.goodreads.com is a great place to track what I am reading and what lessons I have learned from each book. While I enjoy fiction, I LOVE nonfiction.

I LOVE photography. I really LOVE Michael Kenna. I LOVE taking pictures and one day will be pretty good at it.

Love Week

2009-02-08T19:07:00.002-05:00

Since it is LOVE week with Valentine's coming up on Saturday, I decided to get in the mood and write a few things each day that I LOVE.

I LOVE the shows How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Criminal Minds, Psych, and Big Bang Theory

I LOVE creating things and making my home beautiful

I LOVE how I feel after I exercise, too bad I lost that short habit while in Utah, let the exercising begin tomorrow!

I LOVE daisies

I LOVE being organized. It's not easy for me but with the thousands of books I have bought on the topic, I should find a system!

I LOVE learning and teaching.

Literacy Thursday

2009-02-05T12:57:00.003-05:00

It's Thursday again and time for a children's book! This week's book is a beloved one of mine and Logan's.
Charlie Chick is fantastic! It is a pop-up book. It's a very simple read and Logan absolutely loves it. The book describes what Charlie eats and shows his big feet, big moth, and big belly. I like to take Charlie's beak and pretend he is eating Logan's hand. In the end, you encounter Charlie's gigantic mother.

It's a fantastic book for babies and toddlers. Hope you enjoy!

Love This Store!

2009-02-03T15:20:00.003-05:00

I absolutely love this store. I'm all about comfort at home! A little pricey but love when I can find the deals! I bought a pair of pants for $15 and they are my absolute favorite!!! Happy shopping!

Literacy Thursday

2009-01-29T16:11:00.004-05:00

I am constantly trying to find new books for Logan's enjoyment. Jennifer at If Your Happy and You Know It is hosting Literacy Thursdays. What a great idea!!! Each Thursday I will try to post a book that Logan and I enjoy.

This week, Logan has enjoyed this book with my mom.

Please disregard the look inside arrow, I borrowed the image from Amazon.

I absolutely love the pictures and and of course how much the Monster Mama loves her little boy. Thankfully I don't look like Monster Mama, although, maybe I do in the mornings after a sleepless night.

Enjoy!

Away, Away, Away

2009-01-29T15:55:00.002-05:00

I've been in Utah for almost three weeks. I can't download pictures and I have been so busy. Blogging has not been on my mind. When I get back to my dear home in a few weeks, I definitely want to pick up my little hobby again! I need to start posting my 365 pictures and all the good things and not so good things in my little old life.

(Tangent: I think I use the word definitely way too much. I think I used it at least 10 times today.)

So Doing This...

2009-01-21T13:05:00.003-05:00

I saw this idea here and here for Valentines Day. While Valentines is one of my least favorite holidays, why note celebrate! I can't wait to fly home and visit my local Target or Michaels. Hmmm, I should pick up some extra mailboxes and make some for family members. I love it!

A Few Goosebumps

2009-01-20T11:21:00.006-05:00

I am sitting here supposedly listening to the Professional Development I am missing in PA, but really watching the Presidential inauguration. While I did not vote for Obama, like everyone else I am hopeful for the future. I do pray that the President Obama will make wise choices and direct this great country in the right direction.

As I am watching on TV (by the way I so have to go to the inauguration in four years!) I am touched by the closeness of President Clinton and President Bush the 1st. They have worked so hard together on tsunami relief and I love that these great men can cross political boundaries to make the world a greater place.

I really hope that the future can bring bi-partisanship. It really is an incredible view of the mall to see the millions of people who are there in support of our elected President. Wouldn't this be an incredible nation if we could all work together for the betterment of our nation, instead of dividing and just pursuing our special interests. If we could all believe in our nation and take care of one another, this country could be incredible. I really wish we could put aside our differences and find common ground. I really wish we could respect our different thoughts and opinions and not pit ourselves against each other.

I am hopeful for the future where one day we can be an United States of America.

So Darn Glad

2009-01-14T12:43:00.002-05:00

Greetings from Utah!!!

My little Logan is now 14 months old. In the past, when I thought about this time of the year, I thought I would be ready for the next little being. That has completely changed! As more and more of my friends are embarking on their next child, I am embarking on my own little journey of trying to keep up with my toddler and enjoying my life as it is. I know I want more, but really, I just started to sleep again. I didn't realize how much I LOVE sleep and how much it LOVES me. To think of starting all over again, just does not sound that much fun to me. I loved having a baby, but I love not having someone completely dependent on me.

So when does that "I want to have another one" hit? Honestly, as time is moving forward that thought is diminishing. I know I want a total of 3 or 4, but the thought of enduring through those first few months makes me shake my head. Even now, I am sitting here with my son and my 5 month old nephew and I keep repeating to myself that I couldn't do this. I guess I am one of those women who cannot have children close together but rather space them out a bit. And that is okay!!! I am me and not someone else. I know how I function and what I need to raise my children.

Mama Kat Assignment

2009-01-08T11:17:00.003-05:00

I was really wanting to find out what six things my husband thinks of me. Granted, I knew a bit because we just went through all these personality profile stuff. I called him at work, completely took him off guard, and ask for six words that describe me. Mind you, my husband always tries to say nice things... I asked my question and hear silence. I'm starting to feel bad because I knew my hubbie has a hard time finding words without some thought so I try to patiently wait.

He says...

Crafty
Friendly
Hot (thank you honey, he knew I would want to hear something like that)
Cheap... Now what does that mean??? He said he was just kidding and didn't know why he said that. Now I am wondering if there is something there that I am not seeing?

And then a pause...

At this time I am feeling pretty bad that I didn't give him some time to think and took him away from work. I thank him for his kind words and hang up. Hmmm, not six but very nice words.

I am now thinking I have not completed my prompt so on to another one.

Describe my latest obsession.

I am in a constant state of flux with organization. I love being organized but am not good at finding an organizational solution that will work for me. I did take it upon myself over the Christmas break to completely clean out our home and try to organize it to the best of my ability. I have to admit I am feeling pretty good about myself. Yesterday, I found a nifty downloadable organization tool that I am going to try very soon. It helps you organize your daily life and keeps all important information in one place. Yahoo! I am currently obsessed with trying to stay organized which leads to a tidy home for me. Wish me luck!!!

Wordful Wednesday

2009-01-07T14:21:00.003-05:00

Lately Logan has LOVED to go out. He will cry anytime someone leaves our home and will periodically go to the door, wave, and say bye bye. Whenever we tell him that we are going bye bye, he stomps in place and runs for the door, all the way squealing in delight. The minute he sees the stairs down he darts. He absolutely adores leaving. I wonder what that means??? Is it me? I question this because last week when he came home from Grandma's for an extended Christmas break, the minute he walked in, he turned to leave and started crying. How is that for love!

Word of the Year

2009-01-05T14:45:00.002-05:00

Octamom and Laurie and Tip Junkie (among the many others) have encouraged their readers to pick a word of the year that would symbolizes what I would like for the coming year. My word for this year is...

Simplify

I love this word and have it hanging up in my bedroom. I have come to the conclusion that I need to simplify so many things in my life. I have already tried to start this by going through my little home and throwing away or packing up anything that was cluttering our space. I have to admit I feel like I have just put on new underwear or slithered between clean sheets. It feels awesome!

I really think all of us are constantly bombarded by things we need to do for ourselves and our children and I want to be able to discern what is needed (like family time and personal time) and what we don't need in our lives. I want to live a simple life.

I love a talk given by Dallin H. Oaks who is one of the 12 apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His talk titled Good, Better, Best has helped me to identify what are the best things I need to make sure I do in my life.

Well on the simplifying...

New Year Resolutions

2009-01-03T09:24:00.002-05:00

I love making goals, I think that love comes from making goals everyday for my job. This year, I already have goals in place but want to keep working on them. For your reading pleasure, my goals for this year are:

1. Continue to learn to eat healthy and exercise at least 4 times a week.
2. Go 21 days without eating any junk food or yummy chocolate. (I'm on day 2, yahoo!)
3. Continue to get out of debt. Again, yay for Dave Ramsey!
4. Read my scriptures daily.
5. Be in a financial and benefit situation to be able to quit my job when baby number 2 comes. No, no announcement and not for awhile, but proactive thinking never hurts!
6. Save my money for Creative Photography Retreat.
7. Complete my 365 Project.

There you have it. The great promising of a busy year!

365 Project

2009-01-02T10:54:00.003-05:00

Creating Keepsakes has an awesome kit that I purchased yesterday. I am taking on the 365 project meaning I take a picture a day and put it into a scrapbook. It seems a little daunting, but I have taken my picture yesterday and already took one for today. I'm excited to see my life daily for a whole year.

Yesterday's picture was taken at a White Elephant Party. We had a blast and the best present of the night went to a friend, whom notably does not have children. He received a...

boxful a children's hangers. Isn't that going to come to a lot of good use!

Top 10 of 2008

2009-01-01T07:55:00.005-05:00

1. Fell asleep before midnight on New Year's Eve. Woke up for 1 1/2 minutes to see the ball drop and then back to my dreams. I love the life of a wife and mother. Okay this is not huge but it happened last night and thought it was pretty funny.

2. Logan's first birthday. We made it and I still think of a having a newborn and not feeling baby hungry! Okay, just a bit, but not enough to go ahead and do anything about it quite yet.

3. Trip to Stowe, Vermont with Curtis's parents. Lots of relaxation, beautiful green scenery, biking, and being together.

4. Made three trips to Utah to visit family. I wish they could see Logan more and try to go as much as possible. Thank goodness for blogging and Skype.

5. Found blogging land and amazed how people market their blogs.

6. Resurfaced a love of writing and started this little blog so anyone who reads about our family doesn't have to read all my ramblings.

7. Fell in love more and more with Curtis and Logan. LOVE spending time with my little family and can't get enough of Logan, although I admit I love bedtimes and nap times!

8. Bought a SLR and desperately trying to take better pictures. I really want to take a class and planning on saving my money this year to attend Creative Photography Retreat

9. Went camping as a family. We loved it and want to go again and again and again.

10. Discovered Dave Ramsey! Working on our debt diet and excited about the thought of being debt free!!!

Defining Who I Am

2008-12-31T13:22:00.003-05:00

In college, I had a wonderful Indian friend named Sachin who introduced me to Diwali. It was incredible. Good food, beautiful clothing, incredible dancing. I was so jealous. I grew up in Utah and I didn't feel like I had any culture to speak of. Yes, I was Mormon but so was Sachin and he was able to participate in this amazing celebration. I remember discussing this issue with my then boyfriend, who was not a Mormon. I distinctly remember him saying to me that my culture is being a Mormon. I thought to myself that there was not much culture in that and went on in my college years searching for my culture.

Fast forward seven years. I have now lived outside of Utah for over five years. From the moment I moved to the East Coast, I have been able to identify my culture. My culture may not always appear as beautiful as the costumes or as apparent as the dances, but it is there deep within me and what I know is true. What I believe and how I live it is my culture. The weekly church meetings I attend, the callings I try to do my best at, the way I dress are all included in my culture. My culture is the way I speak, the way I try to serve, and the emphasis on my family. Living outside of Utah has truly given me the eyes to see the differences between how I live and how most people live. I love being a bit different. I love that my culture believes in abstaining for alcohol. I love that my culture believes in serving and being with my family. I love that my culture believes in being a mom and a wife. I love that my culture actively pursues anything virtuous and lovely. I love my culture.

Bargain Shopping

2008-12-31T11:41:00.004-05:00

I have been wanting a great pair of black pumps for awhile now. I finally found this shoe that I absolutely loved at Macy's. Although I have a gift card that would cover the price, I can't stand to have to pay full price for an item. Even worse now that I work at home, I have a hard time paying even sale prices. I love me some cheap clothing! Anyway, I decided to search the web. I searched Amazon and lo and behold what did I find, but my shoes for $34 instead of $70. I was ecstatic and had to buy them right away. Oh, how I love bargain shopping on the Internet!

Christmas Traditions and Idealism

2008-12-23T12:36:00.003-05:00

Every year I have these grand plans of what I would like our Christmas season to be like. I envision how my home will look like, all the baking I will do, and all the fun traditions we will start. For some reason, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to be much busier than usual and the 25th comes before I know it. As in Christmas pasts, these dreams have not come true.

I try not to put too much pressure upon myself. Instead I am giving myself praise for small things I have done. Last night, we took cookie plates to friends and did some caroling (well, we did one sentence, my hubbie and I do not sing.) On the way to our first home, my hubbie mentioned it would have been nice to include a story. I told him it was in the grand plans of things. I had the story picked out and the paper to print it on, but the time just slipped away from me. But, at least I got the cookies made!

Here's to another season of a few traditions started and many more plans to do next Christmas! Merry Christmas!

NaBloPoMo... What a Mouthful

2008-12-21T13:01:00.002-05:00

I came across a site, NaBloPoMo, that challenges you to write once a day for a month. I decided to go ahead and take the challenge. I think at times I will be hard to come up with a few topics, but there is always the internet to find a writing prompt! : )

Today has been wonderful! We had a bit of an ice storm last night and church was rescheduled to just Sacrament Meeting at 2:30 this afternoon. This also meant my hubbie did not have to go to early morning meetings. I have spent time making headers for my blogs, making a few desserts, and just relaxing. I wish every Sunday was like today! I was really looking forward to church today because I was released from my calling last week and had nothing to do today. What a nice way to spend a Sunday!

Adoption

2008-12-16T20:56:00.003-05:00

I am so grateful to be a mother. For the past few weeks, I have often wondered why I am so fortunate to be able to have grown my own child while others have not had that opportunity and have turned to adoption. I love adoption. I always have and always will. I have had family members who have been adopted as well as many friends and co-workers who have adopted their children. I feel strongly that one day I may even adopt. Only time will tell.

My heart aches for those wonderful parents out there who are facing hiccups in their adoption process. I have read many incredible blogs from woman who have had their babies placed back into the birth parent or grandparent's home. I cannot imagine the pain and hell these women are going through. I often think how incredible lucky I am to be able to never have to face that horror. I really wish adoption was an alternative to many single, pregnant women and teenagers. I get so frustrated because I have had so many students, as young as age 13, become pregnant. I have discussed adoption with them and they state they cannot do that. They feel like it is wrong and cannot do this disservice to their baby. I want to scream at the top of my lungs, that in fact, they are showing how much they love this baby and want the best life for this little being from God. It breaks my heart that many of these souls are being born into poverty and disadvantages. Countless studies have proven that two parent homes are the best environment to raise children. I know that there are incredible single parent homes out there, and I do not mean to say it cannot be done, but I believe it must be so incredibly hard.

I truly wish mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other family members would look at the welfare of the child instead of their own needs. I have such great admiration for mothers who have placed their child. I cannot even start to imagine the love they have and how selfless these mothers and some fathers truly are. I know they will be blessed and given peace throughout their lives for this decision.

I truly hope and pray that adoption will again (if it ever was) be an alternative to parenting and abortion.

It's Tough Having Hormones

2008-10-19T10:43:00.003-04:00

I like to pride myself that I am pretty easygoing. I am flexible and usually can go with the flow. However, when it comes to times when I feel a little out of control, I want my home clean and organized. Living in a 2 bedroom apartment, with a 11 month old, does not lean itself to cleanliness and orderly. At these times, I get a rush of adrenaline needing to get things done. Poor Curtis doesn't know what to do when I am in this mode. I have to say I get things done pretty quickly but then I create more things for myself to do. For example, I felt this rush Friday night. I decided that we needed to "FAll" clean meaning every room needs to be purged and organized. That night every bathroom drawer and closet were cleaned and organized. Saturday, the kitchen reaped my rush. Now I have things sitting out all over the kitchen table of papers and random things that need to be put back into place and organized. So in my effort to clean, my kitchen and bathroom are very clean and organized, but the rest of my home is not. I decided if I do a room a day, I should be done in a few days. Thankfully, the rush can come and go so I do not feel the urgency to get everything else cleaned. I can do it at my own pace and feel satisfaction when everything is done. Until the next rush of hormones...

Life's a Roller Coaster

2008-10-10T16:34:00.000-04:00

Life always gives us ups and downs. I think we have the downs, so we can really appreciate the ups. Right now, life for me is a little difficult, but I know it will get better. It is tough being a stay at home working mom, but I am extremely thankful that I have this opportunity. I couldn't imagine dropping my little guy off to a babysitter. It tears my heart out just thinking about it. I love the little smiles that pop up beside my computer. The hide and seek game we play when Logan takes off and I hear silence. I love the times I was nursing while talking on the phone with parents and teachers and even the few times I really had to use the lieu and was on the phone. Being a full-time mother is our ultimate goal and everyday brings me closer and closer to that day. I experience these frustrations so when I am frustrated in the future, I will be able to look back and realize the blessings I have at that moment.

A Little Place for Me

2008-10-09T22:15:00.001-04:00

I have found writing to be a great outlet for me. This blog is for me to share my little story and thoughts that are in my head. Hope you enjoy! :)