This is the first day back to real life after the whirlwind of Christmas and New Years. The transition hasnt been as smooth as I had hoped. I have taken E to school late 2 out of 3 days. H has been up until 3 am most nights, which makes me a grumpy momma during the day. I have been neglecting my wifely duties of cleaning and cooking and lack any sort of motivation to do anything. I guess I got pretty use to having the husband home during the week days, it was quite nice. Someone to take the laundry back and forth, take the kids to daycare for me and someone who lets me sleep in until 10 am. Now its just me against the 3 kids and I am longing for the winter vacation days.

What can I do though? I can sit and wallow, like I have been, or I can take E to school at lunch. Put on a load of dishes and force myself to make a delicious dinner for the fam. No one else is going to do it for me. The best way to get back into a routine is to do what you can. So yeah the living room is a mess and the sink is full of dishes, but if I do nothing then it is just going to get worse.

In 30 mins I am going to walk D and his schoolmate to preschool with the other 2 kids. Take E to school 3 hours late and come home and make a Creamy burrito casserole. It's days like today that I need to celebrate the little accomplishments.

New years goal-alutions

I kind of hate New years resolutions. I hate the Hype and the negativity the resolution holds. Most people making resolutions will most likely give them up or fail at them by Jan 14th. This is why for at least the last 10 years my New Years resolution has been to win the lottery. How can you go wrong with that one?! Granted I dont really even play the lottery...but I would like to win money in any form.

I read a nice little blog over at Etsy today all about resolutions, check it out here, instead of the usual diet, quit smoking, dont do this, dont do that, reso's she uses the new year to state goal of things she wants to do more of. I like that idea. That way there is no failure, no guilt, no disappointment. Only goals.

My new years goals

• Blog more. 

I havent blogged since Sept. My life kind of got flipped upside down, I avoided the blog, I felt as though I had nothing of interest to share and had to right to stand up on my soap box blogging like I had a clue. I want to blog more, find my voice more, share my thoughts more.

• Develop photographs.

I havent developed pictures since June 2009. Enough said.

• Go on walks.

It doesnt have to be warm or sun shining. I want to smell the fresh air and feel the earth under my feet.

• Volunteer

• Learn more

• Dance with my kids 

• draw

These are things that dont have to start on any particular day. They are just goals that remind me of what I want in life. Art, expression, nature, knowledge, compassion, love, fun. That is what my life is all about. I feel like this is going to be a good year. A great year. I hope there are many adventures to come. The fun is just beginning!

Welcome 2012. Welcome back to my blog, thanks for reading and I look forward to a new year olf blogs and followers!

the sun did not shine. it was too wet to play. so we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day. -dr. seuss

Rain Rain go away, come back another day.

Yoga mat Bag

Thank you to Etsy user kmm297 for your recent purchase of the Yoga mat bag. I hope you are pleased! I will be shipping this item to San Diego California this week. Check out my etsy page HERE as I will be adding more items regularly.

3 years of marraige

blogging and crocheting.

Summer has gone by super fast and its coming to an end. The kids are going back to school and my house will have a sense of normalcy soon. We will be back on schedules and early bedtimes and planned meals. I will have time to blog and make some hats. I havent made any for months. I dont usually have motivation during the summer as the orders dont  come pouring in during the summer months.
This year I think I am going to focus on craft fairs and ready made hats. I might also focus my crocheting energy on baby hats or a certain style. All the wheels are turning to see how I can maintain my hat business and keep selling all year round. I also want to keep blogging about interesting and personal things.
September is a moms New years. I find myself thinking of resolutions and goals more in August than in December. Its a new school year, a fresh start. D will be starting preschool and two days a week I will have one child. Something I havent had for a very long time! I am excited for my children to get  back to school and excited to have some quality time with baby H. Although I think I am most excited for my life to get back to normal! Summer is way too long! I hope all you in blog land have had a great summer and are excited for september to begin. Its going to be a busy month for all moms and dads! But boy is it ever worth it!

8 Years ago

Graham and I were 18 and 20, respectively, the day she was born. We were young and in love. She was the most perfect baby anyone could have asked for. I couldnt imagine 2 years down the road, never mind 8 years. I have grown so much in the last 8 years, I owe that to this amazing little lady. Happy Birthday E. I look forward to each and every day I get to spend with you.