It's so much easier to post a cute pic with a short caption to Instagram or Facebook, so I've neglected the blog.
But for some reason Instagram and Facebook have become much less appealing lately. (Maybe I'm getting to old for it? Maybe I just have more important thing to worry about then what's going on on social media.. Dunno it's just less appealing)
So I'm reviving the old blog. :)
Since I last posted (back in March) quite a bit has happened!
Birthdays, anniversaries, family parties, remodeling, lots of projects, new job, separation anxiety, first sleepovers... Just a lot of little things.
It's been a year with lots of ups and downs, lots of smiles and frowns, but I think as a family we've grown a lot.
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I now spend three days a week playing with preschoolers. It's a blast. It's been a big change for my little family BUT a good change. Feeling like I contribute to our family financially makes things less stressful for me. And getting out of the house to do something more then grocery shop gives me a purpose (and pushes me to not wear sweats or workout clothes daily and to socialize with other adults, ha!).
I know that being a mom is the most important thing I can do but it's also important to make sure I'm doing something that I enjoy so that I can be the kind of mom I want to be. :)
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Chloie had her first sleep over at aunt Whitney's house with her cousins (paisley, rylee, and hadlee). It was nerve wracking for me to leave her but I did it and I'm glad I did! I'm lucky to have such an awesome sister in law! (You should have seen the looks I got from some of my family members when I said I had never spent a night away from them... Hilarious. I'm a freak show I guess! )
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Today Ben and I decided to clean out our closets and donate everything we don't wear... From my closet alone: 24 pairs of jeans, 40 shirts, 12 pairs of shoes, 2 jackets, 4 dresses, 7 swimsuits, and 6 belts later my closet is pretty much empty... It was such a relief getting rid of all those clothes though. Felt like a fresh start! I recommend it! ;)
There is something about starting fresh that I love.
A new coat of paint gives a room a whole new feel.
A new piece of furniture or decor adds something special to a space.
A new hair color changes the way you feel about yourself.
Freshly cut grass & Freshly bathed babies smell like heaven.
A new workout pushes you to be better.
New recipes/ food inspire new ideas.
New friends push you out of your comfort zone.
New places and new experiences are exhilarating.
Start fresh this week.
Try something new, get out of your comfort zone!
Love the life you're living and try to care less about what others think!
-That's my goal!-
