Parenting is the epitome of organized chaos. Continually working toward structure, even if all that means is 3 square meals a day and two snacks. With only toddlers it is easy to get in the rhythm of spending the day in pajamas and cleaning 10 minutes before the hubby gets home. You lose yourself in…
I’m realizing as a go through each room in my home - how simple I like things. Even decorating for the holidays I want less. Because less is more. Things to bring joy and comfort for all who enter. Nothing more, nothing less. Half off flowers and a basket of fruit. I still have my…
With 4 kids I’m forever trying to keep up on housework and efficiency in all things. We recently moved into a duplex (a very nice one I might add... phew!) and my goal has been to be completely unpacked and every box sorted by the week of Thanksgiving. It has been exhausting but enjoyable, fine-tuning…
You know what I disagree with? These signs... My kids might be happy but I'm probably not. I don't need perfection but when my home is a mess, I start to feel like a mess! Good mom's can also have clean floors, clean kitchens, clean laundry, clean ovens and happy kids. You can have a…
When I watch a good romance or read a sweet story it reminds me of when I first met and dated my husband. I get nostalgic for what seems like such a long time ago. In the meeting/ dating world there is still the busyness of life but most free time is spent getting to know each other, BE…
"Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as believing that I am standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen." -Brené Brown This is how I imagine my life - just a little too…
I am TIRED! Bet you haven't said that before... ha! This is my daily mantra - maybe even my hourly one. The problem is as soon as my boys are in bed I get a second wind. I am FREE! To read, to write, to watch a movie, play a board game, to clean in peace (OK this is one is…
My new mantra is: If I want to BE, I have to DO. So often I think, say, or ask myself (and others): What do I do? I want to be an artist. What do I do? I want to be a photographer. What do I do? I want to be a singer/ songwriter. What do I do? I…
I've gained weight. In a previous post on Intuitive Eating I recommended the book “How to Have Your Cake and Your Skinny Jeans Too,” by Josie Spinardi. A book I still find very good! At the time of the post I was 151 pounds, now I am back up to the 157-160 pound range I was stuck…
This past weekend we took a mini vacation to the Seattle area. It was a fun break as well as an opportunity to see a close friend who was visiting from the East Coast. One of the best parts of our trip was exploring Whidbey Island. Jeffrey, as well as most children I assume, loves to stop and…
Live. Simple. Good. 