Yelling Before I became a parent, I was a relatively calm person. Sure, I had my moments, but I've never yelled so much in my life until having children. Now, if I can make it through the day...heck, if I can make it through a couple of hours without yelling, it's a miracle. If you've read this blog before, you know I've wrestled with Mom Guilt over the yelling. I try so … [Read more...]
Sleep: 4 things I’ve been doing instead
Sleep I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with sleep. I love to sleep, and I hate when I can't get enough of it. I also love, love, love when my children sleep through the night or sleep in late (I'm talking 6:30 or 7 am late,) or take a nap. They are more pleasant to be around, they are less demanding, and they have more energy (if that's possible?) in a good … [Read more...]
November 2016 Goals, with an October wrap-up
November 2016 I, for one, am very happy to say hello to November 2016. More importantly, I was just ready for October to be over. It was a busy month, but I don't feel like I got much accomplished. I started it off in a funk, and ended it with a full on mommy meltdown. Luckily, I have a support system that helped me make it through. I'm not quite ready to share about it … [Read more...]
When plans change: Eleanor’s Story
Plans In the process of having a baby, you often have so many hopes, and make plans. Plans for how your pregnancy will go, a birth plan, plans for your nursery, and even plans for your newborn. Unfortunately, there are many things that can derail those plans. A premature birth is often unexpected, and comes with complications no one expects. The NICU is also not a … [Read more...]
DIY Peanuts Inspired Treat Bags
Peanuts Another successful birthday party in the books! Peanuts, featuring a lot of Charlie Brown inspired decorations, was the theme. I'll admit I may have convinced Mr. B that this would be a cool birthday party theme. I got him in the mood by watching the Peanuts movie, breaking out our Snoopy tent, and letting all three kids dress up for a Peanuts photo … [Read more...]
