Living with intention

I've never been much of a collector. If I haven't used it within the last year, it gets donated. I have so many collectors in my family that if I need something, they've probably got at least two of them. I do tend to be quite sentimental when it comes to my kids. I try to capture all the special moments with pictures and videos but I also save artwork, cards, any sort of ticket or record......the list goes on. I treasure these days with them. I love the good days and I love the how we make it through the rough spots. I've decided I should write them each a letter once a year. Nothing electronic but a old fashioned, hand written letter that they can hold onto long after I'm gone. I want them to be able to look back at each year of their lives and know the highs and lows and most importantly, how much they were loved. So, I may be a little behind because the kids are now four, three and one year old but better late than never. Time is too precious to let it slip away. It's never too late to make the choice to live with intention.

Growing up is hard work

Our house can be pretty chaotic at times and for good reason with three kids all under the age of 5. Everyone thinks they're the boss but no one is convinced that I'm really the Mama Hen around here. I admit that I can be a push-over but who doesn't want to make their kids happy. We teach them the right things to do and show them through our behavior. They can be loving, compassionate, polite, happy little people. If only I could make it happen more frequently but I have to remind myself that growing up is hard work and it's not always pretty.

Settling In

I originally created a blog with the intent of sharing my crafting adventures but life gets busy and the other stuff takes priority. Sometimes the days are so busy that I find myself just getting by but I want to treasure all of these special moments and live my life being more mindful and with greater intent. A little background if you're interested....I spent far too many years in college and envisioned myself working in my own private practice as a therapist. Becoming a momma was not something I thought about often but then one day it all seemed to change and hasn't stopped since.  My husband and I now have three beautiful children. I have been a full time mommy since my first daughter was born and have really struggled with the thought of being labeled a homemaker or housewife. I know it takes a lot to run a household and I am constantly going. I have thought about getting back into the counseling profession but it just makes more sense for our family if I continue to stay at home. I am grateful that our family can manage on a single income, not to say that we do not struggle at times and we have learned to cut a few corners along the way. With that being said, I am settling into the idea that raising children and managing our family's home is my job.....even though I've been doing it for over 4 years. I also need to accept that it is enough and challenge myself to do the best job that I can for my family and myself. So, I'm back to blogging and hoping to document some of my adventures in parenting and homemaking.