Failure

There are somethings lately that have happened where I feel like a failure as a mother and wife. I can't take back my mistakes, I just hope it doesn't harm us too much in the future. It stinks when you give all that you have to something and someone, sometimes you still mess up and have ramifications for it. I know that God's mercy and grace can cover my mistakes and failures, but sometimes the mistakes have long term effects. It doesn't help when people point out to you that you have messed up when you yourself are your biggest critic. Hopefully some good will begin to happen and I can grow into a better wife and mom from these mishaps!

Wonderful

My husband is wonderful for MANY reasons,but one of the recent reasons why he is wonderful was put into place this past weekend. While I was gone for several days Jason kept the house clean and he did three loads of laundry...he is wonderful!

Expired

I have this thing about checking expiration dates on food. Thankfully I do that because I have thrown away several things out my fridge and families fridge of food that is way past being good. Not only that, but even at stores I have also have had to return food because of just purchasing it and seeing that it has already expired. Well in the paper today, it said that 33% of people ignore expiration dates on food....I am so glad I am not apart of that 33%!

One more week

We have one more week left of Blake's helmet! I can't wait for him to get it off. I will miss his little chubby cheeks though. But once I can kiss his little face all over and snuggle him without the helmet getting in the way, I won't miss the helmet at all!

Repost from another Blogger

TEN THINGS I SPEND MONEY ON AND WHY:

1) Groceries including baby food - because we need to eat and live

2) Diapers- because I want a clean son without a diaper rash

3) Clothes for Blake- he needs to be in warm clothes that fit him

4) Haircuts - want to look presentable and not homeless

5) Gas- so I am not stuck in my house as a stay at home mom

6) Gym membership- want to be in shape

7) Texting- yes...I usually go over so I have added expense each month than the regular bill

That is honestly all that I spend money on regularly....

Hmmm not a big spender!

Language

I wish my husband and I had the same love language then it would be easier to meet one another's needs.

Suggestions please

Alright, the winter is fast approaching as the leaves have mostly fallen off the trees outside. The last of the warm weather is now behind us and I am thinking about what to do this winter. For you stay at home mom veterans, what are some ideas you have to help the long winter afternoons go by fast before the husban comes home?

PS- Blake is so cute when he knows he is going to eat or nurse...he smacks his little lips and moves his mouth. Ugh I just love that boy! It's amazing how I love him more and more each day.

I am working with him on several things right now:
* to do "How big is Blake?" and throw his arms in the air
* to roll over from back to stomach ( hopefully leading to crawling)
* to actually stay on his stomach
* to wave bye bye
* to point to the light

Hopefully by the end of the holiday season in January we will have accomplished all those things and much more!