30 valuable insights in life from a 30 year old...

Ok.  I started this 4 (YES, FOUR) weeks ago.  For heaven's sake.  So to try to create in myself a better sense of "stick-to-itiveness" I'm going to follow in the footsteps of a lovely young mom I've met through instagram (my most favorite social network of EVER).  She blogs, too.  Her 30 days blog, found here http://allwaysontop.blogspot.com/2012/06/30-days.html, was inspiring.  I so often whine and complain about my "hard life" (I know it's not that hard, but some days my littles really do get the best of me, something which I work hard at every day...).  I think I need more focus on the light!  On the bright!  On the shiny!  So here goes!!

Number One....

I am thankful for creativity.  Without which, I would be at about half my exuberance level.  (So when I go months without being creative, I find myself in a SERIOUS slump....)  I have been in the sewing room again for about the past 3 or maybe 4 weeks.  And it's home.  It's just home!  I get to combine all the ridiculous (and maybe fabulous) aspects of my personality up here to ultimately reap the biggest reward....a finished and *hopefully* gratifying project.  I get to be anal with details.  I get to have fun with color and pattern.  I get to think deeply about something that isn't political, religious, or environmental (all which I like to think about, but let's face it, I can be a WEE BIT CRAZY when I start down those paths...)  So yes, quite thankful am I for creativity.  

I will try to carry on with my blogging.  If any of you have helpful tips on how to make this blog look nicer (that are easy and quick) let me know!!  I'm not savvy to blogging.  And now I'm off to create a doll for my middle child!  Will post pics soon!

I've often wanted to start a blog.  Actually, I have before.  A few times.  But I'm making some friends on instagram, and I think some big changes are on the horizon for my family which could make for good story telling.  Also I think I need some mommy venting space.  So where to start.....


I'll talk about how truly mundane today was!  I've been sleeping downstairs because I'm a light sleeper and we don't have a room for my baby boy (7 months).  But the bed downstairs was occupied by my mother in law last night so I slept upstairs with the hubs and the baby boy, and the monitor in my 2 year old's room.  Prettttty sure I was woken up about every hour by the kids.  Which is why I sleep downstairs.  So I was tired today.  I think my baby boy has another tooth or two getting ready to break, so he's been a clingy little dude the past few days.  Which realllllyyyyy stresses me out.  I don't even start house cleaning projects when he's this way.  My 2 year old didn't nap, so afternoon and evening were atrocious.  My 4 year old was my big girl today and I always appreciate when she's my rock!  She even ate her dinner without any fits or fights!  WIN!  My allergies have been kicking my ass so I basically ignored all minor responsibilities and focused solely on feeding faces, wiping butts, and not losing my temper.  I did read more Game of Thrones in my apathy to start any big project!  


So yes.  Mundane day!  One of those days where you just hope it goes fast, and then beat yourself up for wishing away the preciousness of your kids.  But some days just need to be over.  I ended my night in the bath tub trying to massage out a clot (I breastfeed).  BUT, I had a Guiness and I rarely drink these days so it really helped me get through the pain.  


I hope my posts aren't always so dreary!  But I'm woozy from the one beer (can you say lightweight??!) and I'm not in my favorite mindset (cheery and witty).  I'm in a slump today!  


So goodnight internet.  And may tomorrow be brighter!!