i love parenting another "set" of little boys. Our first set are 2 years apart and they definitely kept me on my toes. As a new mom, it was sometimes overwhelming, and all I could do to keep my head above water. This set of boys, #4 & #5, are also 2 yrs apart, and … Continue reading Thank Heaven For Little Boys (2-14-16)
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Saying Goodbye (2-22-16)
This past year has definitely seen its share of changes. Mostly good. Some hard. Some instant and some over time. My challenge this year has been to focus on the positive, and surround myself with people who support us and make our lives easier. At some point acknowledging the challenges, the losses, and relationships that … Continue reading Saying Goodbye (2-22-16)
The Time Share Dog (2-29-16)
The dog situation has changed drastically at our house around the time we merged households. My wife and her ex-husband owned a Chihuahua and a Vizsla, both about 5 years old. The Chihuahua was really my wife’s and he owned the Vizsla. If you aren’t familiar with the Vizsla breed, they all look about the … Continue reading The Time Share Dog (2-29-16)
When it’s not just the 9 of us…(3-2-16)
Guest blog by my wife: A few weeks ago, my wife wrote about changes. That blog definitely struck a chord with me. The last year has been a series of unexpected changes and, unfortunately, given our situation we are likely to see more changes in the future. One of the questions I’ve been asked the … Continue reading When it’s not just the 9 of us…(3-2-16)
YaYa (3-11-16)
A recurring theme in our blog is family is what you make it. I want to share about an amazing person in our family that we call YaYa. YaYa is the name for our #5’s paternal grandmother. (My ex-husband-in-law’s mom, AKA my wife’s-ex-mother-in-law???) She lives nearby and he gets to see her lots. We love … Continue reading YaYa (3-11-16)
The Airport Adventure (3-13-16)
The Airport Adventure 3/13/2016 0 Comments This was us rocking the airport LAST spring break. We didn't have time for a pic THIS spring break. It would have looked a bit more frazzled! If you know much about me, you know that I sometimes take on crazy challenges. With kids in tow. If you’ve read … Continue reading The Airport Adventure (3-13-16)
Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
I wanted to update my blog on the progress since one of my first posts: How do you get a zebra to change its stripes. Progress for me, usually comes in spurts. It’s how I operate. I get intense levels of energy for periods of time, then back off, maybe get interested in something else, … Continue reading Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
My Parents (3-30-16)
Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
Being an Adult I’ve been ruminating on this for a few weeks now, but recently I’ve watched a close friend go through something crazy challenging and it’s just kind of hit me: I am an adult. I mean, pretty officially, I think. Don’t get me wrong, on some level, I’ve known this for quite some … Continue reading Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
Here are the boys, looking innocent. I was in the middle of blogging about the challenges, struggles, and paralyzing frustrations of motherhood when I started writing about last night. I realized it deserved its own post and that our readers deserve a good laugh (or sympathetic cry) at my expense. The struggle is constant. Last … Continue reading It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
Just the 7 of Us 