What's on my mind-
Homeschooling
My daughter wanted to go back to school this year... So we're giving it a try.I just can't shake the homeschool bug so I've been very eagerly coming up with a Preschool plan for my 3 year old. I am very excited and looking forward to our new schedule.
Also.. My son is awake.. I like schedules.. My 4 month old usually sleeps through the night from about 10:30-7am.. But today he decided to be wide awake at 4am... And I can't stop thinking about how this will effect my day with my older kids today... Is it too early to start my coffee... Where is my espresso machine? O yeah, I don't have one. Have to add that to my Christmas list.
I heard something amazing yesterday and I have been so excited that I am going to try it! Baby led weaning!! I am all about no fuss and leave out all the bells and whistles with this baby and he seems to be my happiest yet so I think this might just work! Anyone have any experience with this? Let me know!
What else... I had no idea that the train comes by twice between the hours of 3-4:30am.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Moving
Just an update...
We are Moving!!! Yes, we finally made the leap and found the next home for our family. As you know, we live in a 2 bedroom condo now with now 3 kids. We have been praying for some time now for God to lead us to our next home and we are happy to announce we are moving in 2 weeks!
Our new home is more into "the country" than the suburbs I've lived in for 27 years. It is 15 minutes away but it really does take you away from all of the city...or crowded suburbs.
Although it will be an adjustment for me, our kids are so excited!! They love the outdoor space and the beautiful views!
So back to moving.... Phew!!! It has been a good 4 years since I have moved and it defiantly is different now. It is making me feel so old! I used to be able to get it all packed in a day or two but now I am finding myself taking
More breaks. There always is a good feeling about moving!! Cleaning out all your junk and getting rid of all unnecessary things is so refreshing!! It is also a good way of letting things go!
The Struggles...
My toddler! My wonderful and spirited 3 year old son is having a harder time with boxing up his toys and getting rid of the old ones... All of sudden they are all his favorites! Go figure??!!
But I have a hard time boxing up my books and convincing myself that I can go 2 weeks without needing to read them!
The fun part....
Thinking of all the new decorations and furniture that will complete our new home!
And the feeling of closing a chapter of our lives and starting a new one... And trust me..there are quite a few things we are closing the chapter on!
We are Moving!!! Yes, we finally made the leap and found the next home for our family. As you know, we live in a 2 bedroom condo now with now 3 kids. We have been praying for some time now for God to lead us to our next home and we are happy to announce we are moving in 2 weeks!
Our new home is more into "the country" than the suburbs I've lived in for 27 years. It is 15 minutes away but it really does take you away from all of the city...or crowded suburbs.
Although it will be an adjustment for me, our kids are so excited!! They love the outdoor space and the beautiful views!
So back to moving.... Phew!!! It has been a good 4 years since I have moved and it defiantly is different now. It is making me feel so old! I used to be able to get it all packed in a day or two but now I am finding myself taking
More breaks. There always is a good feeling about moving!! Cleaning out all your junk and getting rid of all unnecessary things is so refreshing!! It is also a good way of letting things go!
The Struggles...
My toddler! My wonderful and spirited 3 year old son is having a harder time with boxing up his toys and getting rid of the old ones... All of sudden they are all his favorites! Go figure??!!
But I have a hard time boxing up my books and convincing myself that I can go 2 weeks without needing to read them!
The fun part....
Thinking of all the new decorations and furniture that will complete our new home!
And the feeling of closing a chapter of our lives and starting a new one... And trust me..there are quite a few things we are closing the chapter on!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Summer
Summer is here and I'm pretty excited! Although this summer is going to be a little different. Last summer we were all over the place!! Little Optimus(my older son) was 2 And Vivi (my daughter )was 6 and they were both old enough to just throw them in the car and get on the open road! We were at the beach, the pool, my in laws, parks etc! We took a vacation to Utah and just had a blast!
This year will be a bit slower. With a newborn we have to get a little bit creative. It's not so easy to just throw a 6 week old, 3 yo and 7 yo in the car and take off for the day. Let alone do it while I'm breast feeding. So I'm doing some research and trying to stay a little closer to home. I know the older kids get a little bored from time to time but slowing down to enjoy the wonders of our new addition has a precious way of slowing us down to enjoy each other.
This year will be a bit slower. With a newborn we have to get a little bit creative. It's not so easy to just throw a 6 week old, 3 yo and 7 yo in the car and take off for the day. Let alone do it while I'm breast feeding. So I'm doing some research and trying to stay a little closer to home. I know the older kids get a little bored from time to time but slowing down to enjoy the wonders of our new addition has a precious way of slowing us down to enjoy each other.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Reminders for Myself
"You and I, we are the Church, no? We have to share with our people. Suffering today is because people are hoarding, not giving, not sharing.
Jesus made it very clear. Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to me.
Give a glass of water, you give it to me. Receive a little
child, you receive me." Mother Teresa
"When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her.
It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed. "Mother Teresa
" Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the home begins the disruption of peace of the world." Mother Teresa
I have always had a special draw towards Blessed Mother Teresa, even before I converted and I'm not sure exactly why. But I always find comfort in her love and peace towards others. Her words always leave me quiet, calm and in peace.
Jesus made it very clear. Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, you do it to me.
Give a glass of water, you give it to me. Receive a little
child, you receive me." Mother Teresa
"When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her.
It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed. "Mother Teresa
" Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the home begins the disruption of peace of the world." Mother Teresa
I have always had a special draw towards Blessed Mother Teresa, even before I converted and I'm not sure exactly why. But I always find comfort in her love and peace towards others. Her words always leave me quiet, calm and in peace.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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