So remember back when I said I was going to do a blog series on going back to work? On quick and easy fashion, cheap work clothes and then on how I cook? Yeah. So that hasn't happened like I planned on. The reality is that how busy I am is a completely true reflection of a working mom. Instead of a fashion post today, I'll just be honest about a few things. I'm struggling- and I feel that this … [Read more...]
The moment when you feel, "its not YOU, it's ME," with your church, when there are no bad feelings and nothing happened but it's just time to move on. Since I started working full time Monday- Friday and the boys have been in pre-school, I have felt like I haven't got to spend enough time with them, this coupled with the fact that Ben works every Saturday until almost 5 and it seems like we … [Read more...]
As the boys try to choke each other in the living room, Bug dancing out of his brothers reach with the puzzle piece he knows his older brother wants, I can't help but sigh in resignation of the day. My white flag is up, hands held high in the deepest surrender. I give up for today and I feel physically beat up. Finishing a conversation with Ben as he drove home on this epic fail of a day I said, … [Read more...]
Pink is not a part of my life. ***** 5 years ago this month... I dreamed of fluffy tutu's, head swallowing bows and plastic jewels. I could see her sweet white blonde curls, large blue eyes, dressed up in princess costumes and tea parties with stuffed animals. I expected to be annoyed with little hands in my make- up drawer and feet tripping around the house in my heels. I … [Read more...]
