My husband and I have always been the kind of people who enjoy hand me downs. Even if we could afford to buy new, we’d gladly take something used.
Tag Archives: #memoriesandmesses
Fine Motor Skills
As a busy mom, I am always trying to find activities for my children that are not only great for refining skills but also give me a few moments to sip my coffee.
Toddler Sensory Play
If you have read some of my other posts, you are familiar with the fact that several of my children have Autism. When we first started receiving therapy for our oldest son, I had a lot to learn. Bless the people who worked with us, little did I know that they would turn into someContinue reading “Toddler Sensory Play”
At home date nights
Every February Valentine’s Day comes and goes, and if you are anything like my husband and me it feels like just another day. If you are like us, you and your spouse rarely enjoy a date night out. The fact that our nights out are so limited makes me want to celebrate Valentine’s Day evenContinue reading “At home date nights”
New Year, New You?
So we’ve made it to a New Year, and while we all thought 2020 was a bit crazy, I’m beginning to wonder what 2021 will bring after seeing these first few weeks unfold.
Lost time
Am I the only other person who absolutely loves the Holidays but every year finds myself asking, “Where did the time go?”
I’m a Barbie girl
When you have five kids in a small house, you realize just how important your years of playing Tetris as a child were. I’m sure my husband is less than thrilled with how many times I have purchased organization items, rearranged furniture, and change room layouts. It just comes with the territory of never havingContinue reading “I’m a Barbie girl”
A confident girl
Raw and real, that’s what I wanted my blog to be. None of this fake me having my life together kind of mom. Most days I am killing it on having my chores done and my kids are happy, but I have my days. Days where I don’t have the fight in me to keepContinue reading “A confident girl”
Old to new
When we first found out we were pregnant with Declan, our sixth baby I experienced a ton of different emotions. After we lost Rhys, I was certain I’d never have more children. I just didn’t think I could experience a loss like that again in my lifetime, ever. Aside from all of the normal emotions,Continue reading “Old to new”
No more tears
If you are a mom to little girls or are someone who gets to do the hair of little girls, you are most likely familiar with the elastic bands used for hair ties. Yes, I am talking about those cheap and slightly annoying ones.
Memories and Messes 