I have been following this blog for a while now. Shawni's posts are always fun, full of great photos and inspirational, but yesterday's post really struck a chord with me. One of my New Year's Resolutions is to spend more one-on-one time with my kids, especially with Michael. He has stretched me so thin in the patience department that I often find myself more frustrated with him than I am happy to be around him.
Did I just admit that?
Crap...now everyone knows I'm not the Mother I'd always hoped I'd be. I struggle with day-to-day tasks and the continuous balancing act that comes with motherhood (and life in general). My Michael is a stubborn, independent, strong-willed three year old. Part of me loves that he is such a challenge, because his distinct traits will serve him well later in life...but sometimes I just wish he made things a bit easier for me. Sometimes:) Regardless, I'm going to enjoy the present!
So click on one of the links and see for yourself what a wonderful blog 71 Toes really is!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." Plato
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
my kids make me smile
Maya is a sweet girl who is turning into a sassy young lady. Have I ever told you how much fun these pubescent times are?! I'm just thankful she is far far better than I...because (ask my parents) I was a nightmare during my pre-teen and teen years! Slamming doors was my forte. In fact, I lost my door because of my door slamming skills. Thanks Mom and Dad...I hated you for it at the time, but now I love that I have an effective discipline strategy in my back pocket in case my kids are also door slammers:)



Three kids + three VERY different stages in life = one happy Mom/Step-Mom:)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
40 Days 40 Bags
The stockings hung on the wall (no fireplace here) and stared at me day in and day out. Tonight, I finally defeated their taunting glares.
I'm starting over. It is a new year after all. And yes, I do realize it's already 22 days into the year. I'm a little slow:)
One of my friends recently posted something on FB about how she was going to declutter her home in 40 days. One bag a day. Yeah! What a great way to get motivated to take control of my house.
For me, physical clutter turns into emotional clutter. The more stuff I have staring at me, the more stuff I have to think about. So as part of my processing, I have decided to do the 40 Days 40 Bags method of decluttering.
I'm going to fix my crap to space ratio, one bag at a time!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
processing
Between the holidays and a whirlwind trip to Alabama and back, I don't know where the time has gone! Sorry you guys have been a little neglected, but I'm guessing (and hoping) everyone else was busy too.
My head has been all over the place lately and every time I sat down to write a post, I just stared at the monitor. Thoughtless.
So this is what I have to say right now.
I have a lot to process.
Death.
Family.
Lack of holiday cheer.
Religion.
You know...the basics. So for now, I'm going to get back to the basics. Then, when my head is on straight again, I'll get back to you.
Thanks for your patience and we'll talk soon!
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