Frumpy Momma: Why It’s Time to Start Taking Care of Myself Again

frumpy momma: time to start taking care of myself again

I can’t believe that’s me. This is not me. Oh, but it is…oh, but it is.

I don’t know about you, but life definitely goes in cycles for me. I have phases where I’m like, “I got this,” and I wear make-up everyday, exercise regularly, smile at people,

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Breaking into the Home-School World

I just spent an hour typing out a blog post that I was unusually happy with. I thought my computer was plugged in and all was well. It wasn’t. I thought, “No big deal. It automatically saves…..” It didn’t. You will be happy to know that I did not panic. I felt sad, but I internalized all of my bad feelings rather than annoy anyone by “venting” my frustration. That’s right. You can look for an April explosion from this […]

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Goals for my Future

Who knew I would ever be so excited about a label maker?   I have big plans for this thing. Alan also got me this beautiful necklace.  Love it! This past week I turned 33.    That makes me stop and ask, “Am I where I wanted to be at 33?” Yes,  definitely,  plus some!  I never counted on having all these blessings,  and to top it all off,  I have way more direction and goals than I had 10 […]

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The Productive Stay-at-Home Mom

This week in review: As you can see through this “Dan cam” image, Daniel almost always insists on sleeping in his floor.  ???Why???  I don’t know.  I figure he likes to A.)  be closer to his toys and also B.) have a better view of people walking by in the hallway. That’s right.  He now also likes his door open. He is officially our first child to insist on sleeping in the floor.      Dan, reading one of those […]

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