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Mom Thoughts

1) They should make toilet seats that change color when there is water/ pee on them. Especially for public bathrooms where small children pee. I’m tired of having a wet butt because I couldn’t see the water before I sat down…God I hope that’s water. 2) Does pool water really change color when you peeContinue reading “Mom Thoughts”

Ooo That Smell!

Yesterday as we headed to a friend’s house we were assaulted by a horrid smell. The Hubs said that he smelled something as soon as he sat in the driver’s seat. What was it? Dog poop?…Again?! We both checked our shoes…Nothing. The Boy checked his…Nothing. Maybe we were imagining things. I sniffed my clothes…Nope. JustContinue reading “Ooo That Smell!”

Self-reflection

It’s 10:30 at night and I’m sitting in my kitchen listening to the coffee pot spit and splutter while I brew up a giant pot of herbal tea. I wonder absentmindedly if our stomachs make similar sounds when we digest. Tonight I have forced myself to slow the hell down. My mind is uneasy. IContinue reading “Self-reflection”

The 40 Day Challenge Continues…

Alright so I’ve had a couple slip ups along the way with my 40 bags in 40 days Lenten promise but I’m at the correct number of bags so I’ll call it a win. I find that it’s changing my life in weird ways. I’m realizing just how much stuff I’ve been holding on toContinue reading “The 40 Day Challenge Continues…”

Weekend Recap

There’s never a dull moment in our house. This weekend was no exception

Mud Pies

This past weekend I let my twins play in the mud for the first time. It was amazing! They were covered in it! The Hun even tried to eat it. I got right in there with them and got a little muddy too. It reminded me that sometimes I need to chill the hell outContinue reading “Mud Pies”

Pop’s Advice

This month makes one year since I lost my Pop. He was my Bonus Grandfather but that description seems inadequate. It somehow lacks the energy and love that he was full of. He was also often full of a wonderful mix of wisdom and hot air. An Army Veteran and seasoned businessman, his extensive vocabularyContinue reading “Pop’s Advice”

The Joy of Throwing Things Out!

For the past few years I’ve seen people doing this “40 bags in 40 days” challenge during Lent. I always found it intriguing but it seemed impossible. Get rid of one bag of stuff every day for FORTY days?! Insanity! I won’t have anything left. This year I decided to try it though. Im aContinue reading “The Joy of Throwing Things Out!”

We Have Met The Enemy…

“We have met the enemy and they are us!” This phrase was first used in its current form by Walt Kelly to describe the War in Vietnam. Naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry said the original phrase “We have met the enemy and they are ours” after a victorious battle during the War of 1812. ThereContinue reading “We Have Met The Enemy…”

Bed Time and Mom Guilt

It’s 9pm and I’m lying here listening to my child scream her head off over the baby monitor. I know that she will stop after a minute or two but I hate it. It hurts to hear my babies cry. She’s done it every night for the past few nights. Lately every time I dropContinue reading “Bed Time and Mom Guilt”