I 100% stand by the fact that work life harmony is possible. But here’s the thing: sometimes life and work, and everything in between, can get, shall we say, overwhelming? And sometimes, we just need to ask for help. If I’m being honest with myself, the past couple months have been really hard. We put an offer on a house in February, closed on the house in April, and immediately dove into … [Read more...]
5 Activities To Keep Young Kids Entertained So You Can Get Stuff Done (No Pinterest Skills Required)
My work at home “schedule” typically means working during quiet/nap time and after bed, but since I’m spending my kids’ sleep times working, it doesn’t leave much time for other things like laundry, dishes, and getting other household stuff done. Sure, the kids can “help” out even at their age, kind of. Buster has gotten pretty good at handing me all the utensils from the dishwasher. Little … [Read more...]
Reflections on Motherhood Overwhelm… and How to Cope
Motherhood overwhelm is real… and if I’m being honest, I’ve tried writing this blog post at least five times now. I’ve been feeling the overwhelm extra hard in the last few weeks. We put an offer in on a house (and it was accepted - yay!) but that was the easy part. There was the inspection, and the paperwork, and the negotiations, and the back and forth… and through it all, there’s this thing … [Read more...]
7 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the Busy Moms in Your Life
I’ll admit it. I like Valentine’s Day. I love that it’s a day dedicated to letting loved ones know that we care about them, and why. I’ll also be the first to admit that one of the top things I'd want as a gift would be to sleep in. But, in addition to sleeping in, what would the busy mom in your life value this year? If you’re still looking for a few Valentine’s Day gift ideas, here are a few: … [Read more...]
What I Wish People Told Me About Having a Second Kid
Now that we’ve had our second kid, we're officially a family of four (well, five counting the dog), and it feels like it’s always been this way, as if our family is complete now with little guy, or Boo Boo as I’ve taken to calling him . It feels like he’s always been a part of the family. That said though, 2017 was a year of adjustment in so many ways, and, for me, it was a lot about learning … [Read more...]
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