It has been so long since I have done any form of update...honestly I stopped as I thought no one was reading, but have heard from a couple of people that they love to follow blogs, and were enjoying mine as well....sorry for the hiatus, but I will attempt to update more. Is that one more resolution? This year, more than any I have found myself faced with resolution after resolution...lose that baby weight, manage finances better, save, budget, be more organized, keep a cleaner house...overwhelming to say the least. I was faced with so many challenges I set up for myself, I feel I kind of just shut down...bottom line, is I can shut down, but the world around me just keeps going on. Kids grow - life happens - and I am missing out on beautiful moments because I am worried about what I think I SHOULD be doing. So...let's get back in the saddle!
Here is my symbolic saddle - it was mine when I was a girl and we have it in our house on a stand that Jeff built for it! What a great reminder that life goes on!
Beth is 5 now - my big girl who will only wear clothes that have the number five in the size tag - she is so proud! Cindy is 2 - and still going on 5. She talks so well and has so much to say! She uses all the phrases her big sister does, "He mom, I have an Idea." I think that is my favorite! Howie is now 7 months and has four teeth! When did this happen? He is still so happy, and cuddly, but growing way too fast! Here are just a couple of my favorite pics from the past few weeks.
A question for you...Did you notice the three happy kids playing first - or the mess first! I always see the kids playing happily, but am committed to working on the mess! And in all honestly it was hard to find a picture showing a messy room, and not because I don't take pictures! A little pat on the back!
Now that Howie can sit - he loves getting in on the action!
Our annual Valentines celebration - a heart shaped pizza - crush soda - and chocolate!
And the most important things - hugs - kisses - and snuggling!
Well thanks for reading and looking! I may have gotten a bit personal - but it feels good to confess your true feelings! In our Mops group I have been using a phrase that we as moms need to be authentic with each other. Being a mom is hard - but there are oh so many joys and blessings at the end of each day!
