Summertime is finally here! The sun is finally shining, everything has turned from brown to green, and the kids can play outside without sweatshirts. Summertime in Wisconsin is officially started! While this summer may look a little different due to closures and health concerns, we are still planning for a great few months. Less screen time, more activity, and fresh air are … [Read more...]
My babies are no longer babies
My Babies When my husband came home from work today, I was sitting on the couch reading a magazine. In a quiet house. Reading. A. Magazine. This may not seem like a huge deal to many of you, but if you ever spend more than five minutes in our house, you will realize this is a very rare occurrence. Why? No babies. No screaming. No fighting. Just silence. (With the occasional … [Read more...]
In a Funk? Five ways to get you out of it.
Funk No, I'm not talking about that weird smell coming from the very back of the refrigerator. I'm talking about my mood lately. I've been in a funk. Crabby, moody, and not very nice are all probably ways my family would describe me these last couple days. It's all well deserved and more. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed, and letting my emotions get the best of me. … [Read more...]
Hitting Milestones
Thank you Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Kim's story. If you missed either post, you can read them HERE and HERE. I know that it's difficult to read about loss, especially that of a baby, but it's also very important to share stories like this. You never know what another person is going through, and if reading a similar situation may help them, I'm so happy … [Read more...]
The Chicago Adventure, Part 2
It's finally time for me to share the rest of our Chicago trip with you. If you'll remember, a few weeks ago, we went on an Adventure to the Shedd Aquarium. We had so much fun exploring, seeing the special Amphibians Exhibit, and watching the show. We were actually pretty tired by the end of our time there at the Shedd, but we were only in Chicago for one night, so we wanted … [Read more...]
