I like to think I am a goal oriented person. Sometimes though, my wants and needs get pushed aside to take care of others first. 2020 taught me a lot about taking a step back and putting myself ahead. In a way 2020 was a blessing in disguise. There weren't any forceful feelings of obligation... Continue Reading →
Hold on a second while I gather my thoughts... I apologize in advance if this is jumpy, but I just feel compelled to write this out. For the last 2 weeks, consistently, I have felt a sense of urgency. Like there is something missing in my life. It used to be this feeling when I... Continue Reading →
I decided after halfway through this post that this would be better if done in a series. So, here is part 1 of who knows how many. 😅 When I was younger, cleaning was the most horrific thing you could ask me to do. I remember being so overwhelmed with anger when my mom would... Continue Reading →
For the last month or so, it feels like we have been Spinning In Circles. It has been fulfilling, but also exhausting to say the least. I was so excited when this weekend started. Finally, for the first time in forever, we didn't have to do anything. We have spent so much time and energy... Continue Reading →
After 12 days in the NICU, our little bug finally got to come home! In the grand scheme, 12 days doesn't seem like much. Especially if you take into account how many times we were told he would be there for at least a month. However, those 12 days were definitely long seeming. The worst... Continue Reading →
It has been 3 months since we moved into our new house. Check out the first house tour before and after as well as my recent post that strictly talks about the front yard. One of the main things that I was looking for in our new house was a real fireplace. In previous years,... Continue Reading →
2 years ago, I could have only dreamed of having a house like we have now. With as much debt as we acquired, it didn't seem like a possibility. However, the dream never faded. My husband and I both worked so hard to get to where we are. He worked extra Saturdays. I started working... Continue Reading →
We are finally homeowners again! Yesterday we closed on our new house and we couldn't be any more excited! It has been a trying experience to say the least. We are happy the worst parts are over. We are going to do some painting and a lot of yard work this weekend and upcoming week.... Continue Reading →
Well, we officially have moved and our house is no longer officially ours. It's a bit of a sad experience. Going from what we have known as home, to this apartment, is not something we foresaw when we listed our house for sale. I am not going to lie, a lot of me is regretting... Continue Reading →
I feel like life has been on chaos mode nonstop now since around Christmas time. Here is an update for those who are following along. For those who haven't, read my two previous posts market madness and third time is a charm. Now that you are all caught up with what's going on... So we... Continue Reading →
