Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Change

If you know me....you know I hate it.


But come on....let's all be honest

Seasons change.
Diapers change.
Hair colors change.
Life styles change.
Diets change.
Nature changes.




Our tree changes.
Family size changes (no, not ours)
Technology changes.
People change.
Careers change.

Why not me?




Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Deck Update

We've been working hard.....






and we're proud and hope to use this amazing outdoor space a lot this summer!

Saturday, May 17, 2014

A favorite place on Mother's Day


Andy and the boys took me to the lake for Mother's day.  It was a gorgeous day and the boys loved it.  I think they both were so excited they celebrated as if it was their birthday.  I had a few moments in the sun, by the water with the loves of my life, but also a few moments alone just to watch and adore these boys.




I can't get enough of the picture above and below.




Friday, May 9, 2014

To you and you and you

Happy Mother's Day to all of you.

I know so many special mom figures.  I'm inspired and motivated by so many of you.

It helps me to feel understood and validated by all of you who are also in the trenches.
Don't ever leave my side.
Please continue to support me.
Laugh with me. Share with me. Nod your head with me.
Drink your wine with me. Indulge in chips and salsa. Read books with me.  Get out of the house with me. Come over for play dates. Text me your horror stories.  Lend me a diaper.

I'm proud of each and every one of you.

You know who you are.  You are the one who is doing it alone many days. You are the one with more hands to hold than you have yourself.  You are the one who tells me my chaos is the same as your own.  You are the one who makes me feel normal for all my stress.  You are the one who gives your kids cheese for the 3rd time a day just to have a silent moment.  You are the one who gave me that hug.

Most importantly, you make me feel normal.  You, mama friend, makes me feel okay no matter what choice I make, no matter how I discipline and no matter how little or big it all actually matters.

The lady who did it all....HOW did she do it all?


Enjoy your weekend. You deserve any special treatment you get....