Is this not so true for bloggers? I laughed out loud when I read this card.
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Y3W: A Blogger’s Life
October 28, 2011 By
Linking up with Your Three Words at Jenni’s blog! I’m hosting Your Three Words!
October 7, 2011 By
My lovely friend Jenni of Jenni From the Blog asked me to host Your Three Words today! She has been off gallivanting around Orlando at Disney World (jealous!) for the past week. So I thought it appropriate to share a few blast from the past photos of our trip there in 2009.
Head on over to see Landon meet his pals Mickey and Minnie Mouse for the first time! It was one of the sweetest moments I’ve ever witnessed.
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Your Three Words
September 2, 2011 By
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. I haven’t done much with our new house. Last week I typed out a long whiney post about how I didn’t know what I was doing as far as home decor and interior design goes. I feel lost half the time. I had to stop looking at pinterest because it made me feel blue. People are so damn crafty. And I’m . . . not.
Then I decided not to publish it. Because I realized it’s not that I can’t do some cool stuff with our new house. It’s that I need to sit on my ideas awhile. You know, really get to know our house. She’s open (you can hear everything). She’s honest (we need blinds). She’s big (but prefers to be called voluptuous). I need to take my time. I don’t want her to get mad at me if I pick the wrong color.
I also realized that even though it feels like I’ve done nothing . . . I have done some things. All this to say, I have decided to show you guys what we’ve done so far keeping in mind that I am not The Nester or Young House Love. Go easy on me, okay? I am not a pro at this. I will never ever ever claim to be. But maybe I’ll get better. I need to unpack boxes (yes, 4 months later) and check mark some to-do lists this weekend.
If you’re patient and you come back on Monday you’ll get to see some projects we’ve done. In fact, if you’re really good, you’ll see home projects posted all of next week! Some are done. Some will just be an idea for the future. But still, aren’t you excited to finally see something related to this house? I know I am (excuse me while I commence crying at Home Depot).
So, ring the doorbell on Monday morning. I’ll be sure to make Naaman take out the trash and pick up his socks.
p.s. See that wreath on the door? It’s clipart. I have no idea what to put on the door. I mean, it’s such a nice door after all. But it deserved something. Turns out clipart is cheap and photographs beautifully.
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Y3W: Mom of Boys
July 29, 2011 By
I saw that the MOB society (mom of boys) is hosting its first annual mom of boys blog hop! I thought it sounded super fun. Especially since outnumbered mamas need to stick together, am I right?
If you’re here from the hop here’s a little about me and my sweet boys.
Landon is my oldest and will turn 3-years-old on August 8th (boo hoo hoo, my baby is growing up!).
Brigham is my youngest and he will be 15-months-old on August 2nd (boo hoo hoo, my other baby is growing up!).
My two boys are pretty much the best thing that has ever happened in my life. They challenge me on a daily basis. I think it is a HUGE responsibility to raise boys. I want to raise them up to love God, respect their parents and respect women. I want them to learn to coexist. This is a big world filled with differences. Above all else, I want to teach them to be tolerant and respectful of the differences in this world. Everyone is beautiful in their own way.
Here are a few things I’ve learned since becoming a mom of boys -
1. Even though they’re boys it’s okay to cry. I really hate the “boys are tough” mentality. Crying is the body’s chemical reaction to being upset. It’s completely natural. You won’t ever hear me saying, “stop crying.”
2. Boys will wrestle and beat each other up. A lot. I sometimes feel like a wrestling referee. I have ceased trying to stop them when they’re rolling on the floor. Instead of saying, “Stop trying to kill each other!” I now say, “Just don’t kill each other.” It’s inevitable that someone will get hurt. But they’re boys. I think that’s just the way they roll (pun intended).
3. Brothers may seem to hate each other during the day but by bed time they realize how much they really do love each other. Brigham adores Landon and wants to be just like him. He’s Landon’s little sidekick! I love that no matter what happens at school they will have a built-in best friend at home. I think of their future and I know there will be times they claim that they’re not related. But I know someday, after all the arguments, they’ll be close. They’ll be there for one another. And it gives me so much relief as a mom.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Please comment so I can visit your blog and meet other boy moms =)
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Y3W: BlogHer Business Cards!
July 22, 2011 By
As my reader fills up with BlogHer conference preparation posts I noticed that I need business cards for this shindig. I guess so I look official and stuff. Other people are showing theirs off so I figured I would too. I have seen some really creative cards. So much so that I think I might go to the conference and someone will hand me a card. And when I get back to my room I’ll turn it over and out pops a rabbit! And I think WOW, I am soooo going to visit their blog. I mean, their card did a magic trick and all.
Yeah, mine doesn’t do that. But look how cute!!!
Front:
Back:
My amazing friend Jenni made these for me and I am so grateful! Without her I may have been scratching my name on a post it note and handing it to people. They are being printed as I type this and I can’t wait to get them in my hot hands and hand these puppies out. I know some people have other items to show off like their wardrobe for the week or sponsor stuff. But I don’t have any of that.
#1. My closet is a disaster and I have no idea what I’m wearing yet.
#2. I don’t have a sponsor. I tried to get one but none of the companies I asked said yes.
Whatev, I’m going anyway! (better luck next year?)
Note: the white space on the front won’t be there when the cards are printed and that black and white James Bond thing on the back? Yeah, that’s called a QR code. I guess people can scan it with their smart phone and it takes them directly to my website! Isn’t that the coolest thing ever? So technically my card does do a trick. Just don’t expect a rabbit, okay?
p.s. Jenni made me put superhero. She said all moms are superheros. And what she says goes.
Thank you so much for helping me, Jenni! I cannot wait to squeeze you at the conference! Now everyone go link up at her blog with Your Three Words.
Y3W: I am forgiven
July 8, 2011 By
First of all, I would like to thank my wonderful e-friends for the kind words of support after yesterday’s sad post. It means the world to me that people care enough to comment letting me know that they’ve been there too or that they can understand a moment when a mom loses her temper. I’m sure there are many people who would never share the details of a moment like that. But for me it is so therapeutic to write these things out. And it makes me feel better to know that I am being honest in my journey of motherhood. I never want people to feel like I think I’m a perfect mother. I know I’m not.
I was so scared last night to give my boys a bath! I was thinking that maybe I would just let them be stinky. Kind of like that cartoon character on Charlie Brown where the dirt trails behind him everwhere he goes. Nah, that wasn’t a good idea. I was only bathing Brigham since Landon again decided he didn’t want a bath. So I was loud in the bathtub making sure that Landon knew what a fun time he was missing.
Guess who decided to join us five minutes later? My child just needs time to decide on his own. I need to accept this and do what I can to respect his need for independence.
I have struggled so much this week after what happened. I cried in my car on my way to and from work. Closed the door and cried at work. I’ve just been tearful in general. I thought that my depression was getting better. And it is to a degree. But the process of getting to a stable place takes longer than a month. I have only been on my new meds for four weeks. I need to give it time and realize that I’m going to have some difficult times handling certain situations.
This morning, I heard a song on k-love. You know, the Christian radio station? I listen to it often but sometimes I don’t really listen to the words. This song caught my attention.
Forgiven – Sanctus Real
Well the past is playing with my head
And failure knocks me down again
I’m reminded of the wrong
That I have said and done
And that devil just wont let me forget
In this life
I know what I’ve been
But here in your arms
I know what I am
I’m forgiven
I’m forgiven
And I don’t have to carry
The weight of who I’ve been
Cause I’m forgiven
My mistakes are running through my mind
And I’ll relive my days, in the middle of the night
When I wrestle with my pain, struggle with my pride
Sometimes I feel alone, and I cry
When I don’t think and I don’t feel like I belong anywhere
When I don’t measure up to much in this life
Oh, I’m a treasure in the arms of Christ ‘cause
Isn’t that a lovely song? I have always been a spiritual person. I have always believed in a higher power. But I’ve not been outwardly religious. I do not attend church regularly. I promise you I’m not being holier than thou when I say this. But lately, I feel called to Christ. Ever since I gave birth to Landon I feel closer to Him because I believe this mysterious miracle of new life can only come from Him. I have prayed for forgiveness many times this week. Prayed for Him to lead me to be a better parent and make wise choices. Here’s the amazing part. Because I am finally listening? I can hear Him answer.
And I know I am forgiven.
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Y3W: which one’s which?
June 24, 2011 By
They are really starting to look alike these days. Adding the matching pajamas even though your husband thinks it’s lame?
It’s the gravy of being a mom to two young kiddos.
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Y3W: Stop, Hammer Time
June 17, 2011 By
You know how sometimes you’re just truckin’ along in life and suddenly it hits you how lucky you really are? I had one of those moments a couple of weeks ago when I was one of four bloggers asked to participate a fantastic event.
I’m going to help build a house for someone less fortunate. Don’t let your eyes deceive you. You read that right. This indoor girl who has never hammered anything in her life is going to help Habitat for Humanity build a house. I may come back with less fingers but hey, at least I did something. Maybe they’ll give me a paint brush. I’ve certainly had some good practice with that lately.
Did you know that 95 million people in the United States have housing problems? I cannot even wrap my head around what it might feel like to be homeless. And homeless with kids? It makes me want to cry. But instead of crying I’m going to help.
Today’s special Habitat for Humanity building event is sponsored by Libby’s and the campaign is called Get Back to the Table. Here’s some deets on what’s going down today:
The partnership kicks off this month in Kansas City where Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables is providing 12 new Habitat for Humanity Kansas City home owners with everything they need to make family mealtime a reality – a dining set complete with place settings, as well as a stocked pantry. The program will kick off with a build day to benefit seven of the homes that will receive the donation.
That build day they’re talking about . . . I am so there. In between making a fool of myself building a house I’ll be live tweeting this event using the hashtag #libbysgiving so if you’re on twitter I’d love for you to follow me during the day!
You can also follow @libbystable, @habitatkc and @henhousemarket because they made this happen and they’re good people. Obviously.
A big thanks to Libby’s and Mom It Forward for asking me to be a part of this sponsored campaign and posts.
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Y3W: Go away, MRSA!
June 10, 2011 By
Naaman has another MRSA infection. I was trying to figure out how many this equals. But I’ve lost count. Isn’t that scary?
Last month, he had an open sore on his lower abdomen, which healed on its own. But now it’s on his face. We think it started with a small pimple next to his lip and before too long – his lip and cheek were hard, swollen and red with infection.
He works as a nurse at a hospital and asked one of the surgeons there to drain it for him. He also got antibiotics. It’s looking much better.
But you want the truth? I am terrified.
His first MRSA infection happened nearly three years ago when Landon was only 6-weeks-old. I remember sitting by his hospital bed as he talked in his sleep, high on a morphine drip. I remember helping him to the bathroom and how he could barely walk from the pain. I remember him crying because he woke up scared and alone in the hospital. I was at my parents house taking care of our brand new son wondering when his daddy would hold him again.
I cannot believe that we are still dealing with this. Three years later. When will it end? It seems there isn’t an answer even though he has been to an infectious disease specialist. It looks like we’ll be headed back there soon.
MRSA is a terrifying staph infection that can be deadly if it gets into the bloodstream. Do me a favor and DO NOT GOOGLE IT. Unless you want to lose your appetite for the day.
The scary thing is – Naaman has had multiple infections. I had it last summer. I’m pretty sure Landon has had it too.
I don’t feel like we’re safe from this no matter what we do. And that’s just not fair.
More importantly? How dare this freaking super bug try to mess up my husband’s perfect, beautiful face! Right before we are supposed to have our family summer photo shoot!
Stop it, MRSA! I said, STOP IT!
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Your Three Words
June 3, 2011 By
I finally got my new camera lens (hip hip hooray!) and have been practicing ever since it arrived on my doorstep. For those wondering, the main reason why I chose this lens is because of Kelle Hampton’s amazing photography skills. She uses this lens to take portraits of her babies. She is a big inspiration to me. As a blogger/writer, mom and photographer. If you don’t read her blog, well, where have you been? I super duper adore her.
Only it’s true what they say, just because I spent a lot of money doesn’t mean I will instantly be a better photographer. I still have no clue what I’m doing. But every once in a while I feel like I luck out. Good lighting. Good depth of field. Good color. Maybe someday my photography skills will be less about luck and more about skills.
For now I’ll just enjoy how lucky I am to be this little guy’s mama =)
Have a great weekend!
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