The holidays have always been an important time of year to me. From Halloween on it has always seemed like my siblings and I would put away our bickering and get along at least until new year. I don't know if it was because we knew Santa was watching or if it was because we… Continue reading The Holidays
A different direction
When I first started this blog I had these big dreams of being one of those people that wrote profound things that would change the world. Ha, then I got to Fort Worth and life happened. Between school, church, Dusty's work schedule, and trying to maintain the house I was lucky if I had time… Continue reading A different direction
Why I insist on the kids being in bed by 8 PM
Lately Dusty has been home a lot more. Ok...let's be honest. He has been home all the time. The new job he is working has him on a bit of a break for a few weeks. He should be going back out into the big bad world of politics soon but for now we get… Continue reading Why I insist on the kids being in bed by 8 PM
Dealing with Broken Promises
Words are a powerful thing. No matter whether we want to believe it or not words carry a lot of weightWhat is that saying? "The pen is mightier than the sward"One thing that my mom spent a lot of time working to instill in me and my siblings is that the words we say matter.… Continue reading Dealing with Broken Promises
Adjusting to a New Normal
Routine. I love it. I like knowing what is coming next. I like being able to prepare for events that are coming up. I like being able to brace myself for any type of emotion that might come with an event.However, I also know that life is incredibility unpredictable. And that often makes things very… Continue reading Adjusting to a New Normal
Making Over My Mornings: Days 13 and 14 (also know as the end!)
Alright! I did it. It took A LOT more than just 14 days but I got thorough the "Make Over Your Mornings" course by The Money Saving Mom: Crystal Paine. I really enjoyed going through the program. Most of what she talked about each day were things that I already knew, but she helped me to… Continue reading Making Over My Mornings: Days 13 and 14 (also know as the end!)
Making Over My Mornings Day 12: Simplifying the Decision Making Process
Day 12, just 2 more days left of this course in making over my mornings. I know I keep saying it but I have really been enjoying getting things into a better rhythm around my home.Today's lesson was focused on finding a few areas in my life that I could simplify by creating routines. Crystal… Continue reading Making Over My Mornings Day 12: Simplifying the Decision Making Process
Making Over My Mornings: Days 9, 10, and 11
Hey All!So first of all I have to tell you that I am somewhat in a state of mourning. You see..my new favorite mug (the one in that pic up there) broke yesterday. A crack straight down the middle. So now I am in search of a new favorite. (Like I need any more! Â LOL)Anyway!… Continue reading Making Over My Mornings: Days 9, 10, and 11
Make Over My Mornings: Day 8
Create a To-Do ListDay 8 is all about creating a workable daily to do list. Crystal tells us to be sure we make our list realistic and easy to accomplish, that way you don't feel defeated before even beginning.I have to admit that I am one who will over plan. I am really bad at… Continue reading Make Over My Mornings: Day 8
My Mom
Photo credit: Jonathan Holmes aka DadIn just one month I will be turning 30 years old. I have managed to live and make it through high school, college, getting married, and bringing 2 kids into this world. There have also been lots of roller coaster life changes for me throughout all of that. People have… Continue reading My Mom
