Brooklyn taking a nap with her blanket on her grandma. Yesterday, while a bunch of adults were visiting during our family reunion, I watched as Brooklyn kept offering her baby cousin her most prized possession in the world...her blankie. This moment stuck with me because Brooklyn rarely is seen without this beloved blanket. She carries it around sunshine or rain, wide awake or fast … [Read more...] about Learning to Give my Best
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Summer Initiation
Brookie cried until the ride started. :) Adell and Maurie Selfie on the train ride This was my second time and I enjoyed it better than the first. Maurie was a little scared. On Wednesday we went to Bay Beach in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is an awesome amusement park that has no … [Read more...] about Summer Initiation
Kid-Friendly Music and Movies that I Love
So, Disney has been blowing me away lately. I have been singing songs from Moana and Beauty and the Beast a lot! Jane has been singing with me and it is so fun. I have wonderful memories of singing songs from Disney movies from my youth. Moana: We were able to see this in the theater and we own it now. This movie is so special. Not only is the music superb, but the hero's journey that Moana … [Read more...] about Kid-Friendly Music and Movies that I Love
Learning on the Job
I went to a job interview on Monday. I was very excited about the type of work I would be doing (interior design), but after the interview I realized a few things. What I Learned 1) No grass is as green on the other side as we think. The manager explained an understaffed, overworked workplace, and weekends were required for everyone. 2) Being a stay-at-home mom is truly a job even from a … [Read more...] about Learning on the Job
Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures
Yesterday, Maurie and I came to a head. She is constantly asking to watch movies and spreads the DVDs and VHSs (yes we still own VHS) ALL over the house, but I was done and done with the struggle. I boxed up every last movie in our home and put them in the basement. I haven't got brave enough yet, but I am close to boxing up the TV too. Don't get me wrong, I love to relax by watching a good movie … [Read more...] about Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures