By 8:30 this morning, I had -slept 10 hours – made Dean’s lunch -made our bed (which rarely happens) -brushed my teeth, gotten dressed and had my (1st) cup of coffee (all which rarely happen before noon) -put a load of laundry to wash -chatted with Dad upon his arrival By 9:30, I had… Continue Reading
I have recently realized (or been reminded, I can’t remember if this is a new discovery or not) that a tendency, and often a weakness of mine is to treat my SAHM job as a free pass to gallivant out and about like a free bird ignoring any need for structure, routine or consistency. I’m… Continue Reading
Today was a very fun day! It dawned on me after finding myself as excited & giddy as a teenager getting ready for the Prom, that I have a new appreciation for opportunities to get out and connect with old friends as well as meet new ones. I took for granted the simple pleasure of… Continue Reading
God must’ve known I needed desperately needed an uber productive day with more than 10 minute intervals for well,….my sanity. The effects of yesterday’s completion of roof removal was hundreds thousands of tiny pieces of brittle, black, 15-year-old composite shingles covering everything (which is way too much junk) in our garage. Perfect. No, really, this… Continue Reading
A quick recap since the last post: Thursday am: Mommy is finally full of energy and healed of her breast infection. Feeling brave and very much in need of some fresh air, we venture out for a good part of the day leisurely enjoying errands, stopping for feedings, potty breaks, snacks and the like. Return… Continue Reading
Well, we are still very much recovering from the effects of late nights, no schedule and a lovely (words dripping in sarcasm) breast infection. After many a melt down had by all 3 Soto females, the youngest 2 of the bunch teach the old ‘hag’ (that’s certainly how I feel) yet again….As I found myself… Continue Reading
After a mellow day at home yesterday catching up on house chores and nursing 2 mild colds, we were more than ready today for some fresh salt air. Even the June gloom didn’t stop us from taking advantage of something that we often take for granted and is less than 10 miles away. The best… Continue Reading
One of the things I loooove about living where we do is being a 3 minute drive/5 mile jog to my BFF Karyn’s house. Even if we go weeks (shame on us!) without seeing each other, just knowing she is so close is comfort enough. It’s hard to believe that this picture was taken just… Continue Reading
Today was a lesson in what is “productivity”. My current ongoing challenge, especially after bringing home some dough for the entirety of our marriage with the exception of the past 6 months & most especially when I have a relief day (or 2 in this week’s case) because Alizea is having special time with Mimi… Continue Reading
Let me first start off by saying my mom and dad ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More on my dad later but my mom surprised me yesterday by kidnapping Alizea for what was supposed to be a couple hours which turned into an overnight vacation for both child and parents! It was oddly quiet last night but oh so… Continue Reading