The Confessions Of A Stay At Home Mom
I told you last week that we were going to get a live tree this year and keep the fake one in storage. Who knew that you could order a tree AND have it delivered to you?! I sure didn't but that's just what Sears offers! I will admit, I was a little hesitant when I clicked that "place order" button, I mean shipping a live tree!?!? I was picturing broken branches, pine needles everywhere (except … [Read more...]
This Halloween, I decided that we would host a fabulously spooky Halloween party. I, of course, had to have a "trial run" party because I'm a perfectionist freak when it comes to these things. I have been obsessing over Halloween-ish things and party ideas for weeks now and turned to Kmart's 50ft Party site for ideas. Aside from great party tips, the Kmart Halloween site as a ton of "monster … [Read more...]
Summer is winding down and I'm actually excited about that. It has been a miserably hot summer and I am looking forward to cooler fall temps, fall baking, and fall clothing. Dh's work schedule is getting more hectic as they enter busy season and my little preschooler is enjoying school. With so much going on, it can be hard to pencil in family time but today we decided to unplug and enjoy the … [Read more...]
There is nothing better than relaxing with good friends and indulging in some guilty pleasures: ice cream and reality TV. We haven't had much time to get together with our good friends lately so when I was asked to host a Blue Bunny Personals ice cream party during The Bachelorette season finale, I couldn't resist. Blue Bunny sent us (my favoriteeeee) ice cream: Birthday Party! It arrived and I … [Read more...]
As a family, we have yet to go on a real family vacation. Sure, we travel up north to Michigan to visit family every few months, but in my mind that doesn't count as a real family vacation. I'm sure to most people it would, but we are going back to the town I grew up in, stressing out to visit everyone in so little time, and pretty much do the same things each time we visit Michigan so I have … [Read more...]
Summa summa summa time! I can't believe how fast this year is zooming by, it's already June! Holy smokes! It's time to stock up on all of the summer essentials! We have a summer full of play dates, beach and theme park outings, and trips so we will be busy busy. One thing that I keep stock of year round is sunscreen. Sunscreen is so incredibly important in this house, I rarely let the kids play … [Read more...]
2010. It's over. I cannot believe it! This year has gone by so incredibly fast. I say that every New Years eve, but this year? Especially fast. All in all, 2010 has been a good year. We've had our downs, like when the hubs lost his job, or when I admitted to the interwebz that I was suffering from postpartum depression. But it has also had it's ups, like when we welcomed our new beautiful baby … [Read more...]
Ah! Can I just say that I am so happy Christmas is over!? We had a great weekend, though! Dh had to work 8am-midnight on Christmas so we opened presents and "did" Santa stuff on Christmas eve. Adam got a new Cars bike and helmet and he was so excited about it! He loved his play kitchen and all the play food he got. He has been cooking up a storm and "feeding" me all weekend :)It was Lukes first … [Read more...]
With the holiday season in full swing, people are dragging out the Christmas tree (or buying/chopping one down!) and decorating the house, and taking 540954 photos in hopes of getting the *perfect* one for the holiday cards. Well, at least my family is!I love this time of year! I have been itching to put our tree up for weeks now, but DH made me wait until Thanksgiving was over, now it is, and I … [Read more...]
First, I want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!Every Thanksgiving, at our dinner table, we go around and say what we are thankful for. I sat to write this post {and am an emotional wreck about it}, but I have so much to be thankful for. This year has been full of ups and downs, good things and bad things, but we have made it through it all on top. And we are still smiling :)I am thankful for … [Read more...]
We went to Epcot's Annual Food & Wine Festival at Disney this past weekend. We went last year but I was so pregnant and I couldn't really enjoy it. It was a lot of fun and super yummy! {Sleeping in the Ergo ♥} {South Africa! Lucas loved the sweet potatoes} {South Korea. Way too spicy for me!}{South Korea lettuce wrap. yum.}{Italy. Cheese ravioli. need I say more?!}{Belgium waffle from (of … [Read more...]
Yesterday was supposed to be a great day, shopping and hanging out with friends.. Well it was the day from hell. DH went into work at 3 in the morning and called me at 4am saying they "let him go". He said it so calmly that I didn't believe him. I said, "What?! Ok babe... whatever" and then he told me again very seriously, "babe I'm not joking, I got fired."DH is was our only source of income. … [Read more...]
While planning my vacation, I was very adamant about being able to cloth diaper Lucas while we were away. I researched how to wash diapers in a top loader, I ordered some samples of RnG to take with us, and I was very picky about what diapers I would bring with us.But I was also nervous. I was nervous how my family in Michigan would react to the cloth diapers. They already think I'm crazy for not … [Read more...]
At 4:48 pm, 3 years ago, I became a mother. It was the best day of my life. And scariest. I had a new baby to love and nurture and to mold into an amazing toddler and then adult. I was responsible for a person! (crazy!) 3 years later, I am amazed by this creature that I taught how to walk and talk [back to me] and go on the big boy potty. And he teaches me, everyday. He finds amusement in the … [Read more...]
Today is DH's birthday!! Yes, he's another year older :) We are going to have a nice, chill day, no major plans. We are about to head over to the beach for a few hours, so that should be tons of fun!Yesterday I slaved in the kitchen making him all of his favorites: cheesecake brownies, banana bread, cookies, a chocolate cake... Yes, everything that is bad for my diet... (I swear I gained 10 pounds … [Read more...]
First, I want to take the time to thank all the brave men and women who served/serve our country and keep us safe. We wouldn't be land of the free without you! Most of my family has served in a branch of the military at some point, so Memorial Day holds a special place in my heart. I love Memorial Day weekend! It marks the official start of summer!! Memorial Day is infamous for raining on our … [Read more...]
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