What’s been going on with us lately….. If you NEED a chuckle today, watch this video of Daniel: Alan: He has been hard at work getting everything wrapped up for the move. He has made sure we have a house lined up to move into when we get there. There is SO MUCH planning that goes into a cross country move. Meanwhile, he’s been handing over his current responsibilities at work, signing out of his current post, lining up the […]
» Read moreSometimes I get stressed out. Like now. I’m kind of on the verge of that right this second. Here’s why my face is all broken out like a teenager this week! It’s Friday at 2pm. The whole weekend is about to smack us in the face, and it’s not one of those nice, breezy weekends. It’s one of those crazy-insanely busy-hallmark weekends that make me want to stick my head in the sand. For starters, we promised a friend we’d […]
» Read moreI have had so little rest and even less actual sleep the past…5 or 6 days that it’s affecting my ability to function. Remember my attitude adjustment that I mentioned in a previous post? (Just click on those words for a reminder.) Well, I haven’t forgotten my lesson yet. I haven’t lost my thankful heart. Once again, my problems are direct results of my blessings: 1. 4 little boys 2. a very very very very busy weekend of fun activities with […]
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Today you get to laugh at my misery. I have a hilarious mom story for you. Before the “mommy brain” kicks in and I forget, I must share this quote that I am still smiling about: This morning I put JD in his high chair and began prepping his breakfast. (He is much easier to feed now than he used to be. It turns out that he will eat ANYTHING if you mix it with applesauce.) Daniel LOVES to feed the […]
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Happy “Snow Week 2014”!!! Our kids went to school all of one day this week. My friend Anne said that we should make t-shirts that read, “We survived Snow Week 2014!” hehehe *******MY ANNOUNCEMENT******* After five years of calling the national capital region our home, it is with lots of mixed emotions that I announce our upcoming cross-country move. That’s right. We’ll be packing it all up and heading to the west coast this summer. It’s time for […]
» Read moreThat’s right! I’ve been labeling!!! Watch out Money Saving Mom’s Budget book! I might make it to chapter 3 yet! I now have the storage room, the guest room, and the basement playroom completely de-cluttered and re-organized. It isn’t Better Homes & Gardens, ya’ll! I’m just thankful that everything has a place, and we know where everything is. I figure we get some slack here since it’s a basement playroom! toy shelves Heaven help the kid who puts a Hot […]
» Read more***This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through ads on this page, I earn a small fee from Amazon.*** Life is full of different seasons. Last year was a really happy, exciting season for me. Sure, I had two elementary boys and a toddler to take care of, but Dan is an excellent napper and quite mature for his age (all 3rd children must be), and the boys were happy and humming along nicely, so it wasn’t so […]
» Read moreThis is my card from Caleb. I’ll give you one guess which one is pregnant Mommy……HA! Joshua made me this vase in Art class. He did a really great job of painting the flowers on it. ******* Happy Mother’s Day to our Wonderful Mothers!!! Now that’s a happy grandmother right there. Nonna, holding niece Tori, and grandson Daniel. ************** Now I’m sure not any of you that know us think this was an uneventful day. We have no such […]
» Read moreHow cute is my most willing little helper!? I have mentioned before that my favorite parenting book is Large Family Logistics. *When you purchase through Amazon ads on this site, I do collect advertising fees. Small ones.* Two things I like most about Large Family Logistics: This book is no longer in print. However, Kim Brenneman wrote an updated version that will help you just as much: Home Management Plain and Simple 1.) It serves […]
» Read moreToday Alan went with me to my ob/gyn appointment. All is set for a June 19th c-section. My doctor was able to look it up and tell me which doctor would be doing my surgery, and we set up my next appointment with him so that I can meet him before the delivery. He has the longest service record of any soldier serving in the Army. JD will be delivered by the man who cuts the Army birthday cake each […]
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