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Archives for April 2019

kids, motherhood | April 24, 2019

Easter 2019

Easter 2019

He is Risen! Happy Easter! We had such an amazing Easter weekend as a family. Last Easter we struggled with the sudden loss of my good friend's little boy three days before Easter, and I remember after our Easter egg hunt in our yard with the kids we just didn't even have it in us to go to Church or visit with family. It was such a hard time. So ... Read More

kids | April 19, 2019

Twonager

Twonager

  We are in FULL twonager (two + teenager) status over here. Belle has sass for days and days and days. Somehow Sadie skipped the twonager stage (don't worry, she made up for it as a threenager instead). But Belle? She's all spunk and spice and sass and sweet. It's pretty cute most of the time, but sometimes she's a bit, well, dramatic. ... Read More

kids | April 15, 2019

Managing Allergy Season with Kids

Managing Allergy Season with Kids

It’s spring time….which is one of my most favorite times of the year! (If only Michigan would wake up and realize it’s actually spring, and not still winter….ahem 3 inches of snow last week!). But anyway, even though my kids have been lucky enough to not have serious allergies (that we know of) we occasionally all suffer in the spring when the ... Read More

kids, motherhood | April 11, 2019

11 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around Water

11 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Around Water

Now that it's finally getting warmer outside, we are gearing up to spending more time outside and more time in the water. The girls are PUMPED about it! Lately I've been learning more and more about water safety and the dangers water poses to small children. It's something that isn't often talked about. And I get it....thinking about drowning is ... Read More

motherhood | April 10, 2019

12 Simple Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms

12 Simple Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms

It’s finally spring! I love how fresh and new everything seems outside….and it makes me want to re-fresh my home too! As a busy mom of three, right now is not really a season in my life where I have it all together. Especially when it comes to cleaning. My life is a balancing act where I’m juggling so many things at once, and just trying to keep ... Read More

motherhood | April 8, 2019

Amazon Lately

Amazon Lately

You all know I love me some good Amazon finds! Here are a few favorites that have found their way in to my cart lately: Comfort Bras This is my second time buying these. They are all kinds of comfy and awesome. I wear them when I'm just lounging around the house or sleeping. They have removable padding and hold their shape pretty well without ... Read More

kids | April 4, 2019

4 Ways to Beat the After School Slump

4 Ways to Beat the After School Slump

This post is sponsored by Goldfish® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When Hudson started kindergarten in the fall, I knew he was in for some long days of learning, growing, and having fun. Which would probably mean I’d get a tired little boy off the bus every afternoon. But boy did I underestimate exactly how ROUGH those ... Read More

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I never want to forget the days they all three wil I never want to forget the days they all three willingly wore matching pajamas with hearts on them.
Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that s Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that she begs to go to sleep. And then when I actually need her to sleep she says “I just can’t because my bed is so beautiful!” and it takes the sting out of my baby growing up, just a little.
Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally. Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally.
I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.

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