I'm usually an easy going kind of person; change doesn't bother me. When people text me to change plans, I tend to say "It's fine! We are really flexible." And it's true. With only one kid at home during the day, and cutting back on many things throughout the years, I have come to find … Continue reading Too much change, even for a flexible person
Laundry Room Overhaul
I don't like to do laundry. There are so many places in the process where it can get piled up. It can be over-flowing in the hampers, waiting to washed, or piled up on the floor of my laundry room, making it hard to get to our freezer. It is waiting in stacked laundry baskets … Continue reading Laundry Room Overhaul
A simple update after a 3(+) year hiatus…
It's been three years (and a bit more) since writing on here. In fact, I couldn't remember my URL for this site and randomly ran across it while cleaning out my Inbox. I'm not sure what else I deleted though because overall, I deleted about 5,000 emails. What can I say except that tidiness and … Continue reading A simple update after a 3(+) year hiatus…
Lessons from a Kansas graveyard: What a 1903 outbreak of diphtheria can teach us today
There is a huge debate in our country about vaccinations. I don't think we would if we saw first-hand what devastations these diseases cause. I just hope and pray that it doesn't take an outbreak and large casualties before people wake up.
Why staying in a hospital rocks after giving birth
A couple days ago my first nephew was born. They live like 2,000 miles away so I won't get to cuddle up with him for awhile. This also means I am not in a place to help out my sister and her husband. So, on their 2nd night in the hospital I wrote this list up … Continue reading Why staying in a hospital rocks after giving birth
Natural Childbirth. I NEVER want to do that again.
There seems to be a movement back towards a more natural lifestyle. Natural foods raised organically, non-genetically modified foods, essential oils instead of antibiotics. There has even been a movement back towards medication-free child birthing because it is more "natural." Well, I've had a delivery with an epidural, and then one without. And let me … Continue reading Natural Childbirth. I NEVER want to do that again.
I just wanted to go to Target.
Getting anywhere on time is impossible. Let me rephrase. Getting anywhere is impossible. Anyone else feel the same? I see moms walk into library programs late looking a little frazzled. I hope that they don't think that there is any judgement in my eyes because I get it. In order to get somewhere I typically … Continue reading I just wanted to go to Target.
Why my husband is a great father
When I was dating Eloy I had quite a few opportunities to see him with little kids. But nothing could prepare me for how great of a father he would be for our three little girls. (We have twins who turn three next month, and a seven month old baby.) Every night before my husband … Continue reading Why my husband is a great father
Thirsting for community
There are so many days when staying at home is a joy. And there some days when I just feel alone and isolated. I say this not to complain about staying at home with my children, which I love, but to acknowledge and share something that I feel is missing in our society. Awhile back, … Continue reading Thirsting for community
45 Simple Things that Make my Children Smile
It has been awhile (about a year!) since I blogged. I stopped writing since I wasn't feeling the best - I had "morning sickness" all day long. And then I just got lazy. 🙂 We welcomed our newest addition to our family on 12-12-2012, a joyous occasion! Josephine is a sweet and easy-going baby, though … Continue reading 45 Simple Things that Make my Children Smile
Parental Confessions 