New Year...New Outlook!

Being a stay at home Mom is tough! I love my girls, I really do, but I seem to worry more about what I don't get done then what I accomplish each day! Like today, I got some laundry done, dinner made for everyone, so that I can get to class on time, dishes, and even was able to take a shower before the hubby got home from work. Even though it appears that I was able to accomplish stuff, my house looks like a tornado ran through it, then came back for another pass just for good measure. But, I will tell you that the one thing I did get done, and look forward to each and everyday, it the hugs, and kisses, and snuggling time that I spend with the little ones. I love when Anna runs her finger in my hair and hugs and hugs with all her might! I also love when Robyn says "Mommy...Guess What?" To which I reply, "What?" And she responds, "I LOVE YOU!!!" Those are the best moments! So when the wonderful, patient and understanding hubby arrives home on those days when nothing gets done, and no dinner is waiting, and he has to dodge the landmines of toys...I can say, with 100% pride..."We snuggled today!"

Wind, Cold, rainy, yet Happy!

The weather outside is so frightful, yet in my home, we are a happy bunch! Robyn and Anna are smiling and cheerful, Sarah is going to meet up with a dear family friend today, and is excited for it, and I couldn't be more grateful for a loving and wonderful husband who provides for us daily, both emotionally and physically! Today is a great day!

Santa did what "he" wasn't going to...

Yes, Santa did buy Robyn a Barbie...I told myself and the hubby that I was not, but with the help of Grandma and Grandpa House, I did, I went out and got Robyn her own Barbie...what was I thinking? Anna will pull it's hair all out and Robyn will lose her shoes within the first hour if we are truly lucky! Plus, fighting will ensue for the doll herself...Wish us luck!

Asking Questions Instead of Making Statements...

That is what Robyn (4) has not been doing. She will state something instead of asking, at first it was funny and now it is just annoying. She will say something like, "Santa is bringing me a barbie!" instead of asking something like, "Is Santa bringing me a Barbie for Christmas?" She is so certain and states her case with such conviction, I don't know what I am going to do!

The line at the Post Office...

Wow, you would think that it was the holidays or something...Jim helped me take the packages that were being shipped, only five this year, to the post office, and omg, the line was only about 10 people deep. A lady in front of us said that it was worse this past Saturday, when the line wove around and out the door, I can't imagine if I had had to take the little kids by myself, I have a wonderful husband! P.S. if you are expecting a gift from us, it should be arriving by Friday, and no later, they promised! Love to All, and Happy Holidays!

Lovin' the Food Nanny!

There is a meal prep program called the "Food Nanny", and it is awesome! I can plan two weeks of meals, get recipe's and print the completed plan out all in one location. I love the theme night ideas, and it gives us a lot more variety and avoids the rut that we sometimes get into. Plus, if anyone wants to know what is for dinner, it is posted on the fridge, and they don't have to ask me, and I spend less time stressing over what to make, and spending more time snuggling with my sweet girls! Like I said, "Lovin' the Food Nanny!"

Things to Do...

Done...
Christmas Letter done...check.
Addresses compiled...check
Still to do...
Bake, cookies, breads, candies...
Finish Christmas cards...
Wrap and ship out of state presents...
Buy Jim a Present...
Still so much to do, I use to be so organized, but I guess it is more fun to be running around like a chicken...NOT!