It has been a little over two months since I started being a SAHM.
It has been exciting and exhausting, energetic and hard. As well as having my own two kids at home with me everyday, I have also been watching other kids. I have a little boy two days a week and two sisters three days a week. It is hard enough keeping my own two kids in line and on task, adding 3 more kids to the mix makes it impossible most times. (It does help that I love kids and had wanted to be a teacher at one time.)
But by far, the hardest part, is keeping all of the schedules on schedule. I have 2 calendars hanging in the same spot. One is for the everyday stuff; like who I am keeping that day, Dr. Appointments, school stuff, trash pick ups, etc... The other calendar has birthdays & anniversaries on it. Then just to make it worse, B's ACTUAL preschool calendar hangs next to them.
I knew this was going to be the hardest thing I had ever done, but that was an understatement by far.
The next 10 days of life will include:
Grandparent pictures with Granny & Pa
Grandpa Ray's birthday party
B is helper of the day at preschool
Fall Party at preschool
B's 4th birthday party
Church Hayride
Halloween/ B's 4th birthday
OMG!!!!!!!
Oh well. If we weren't busy, we would be bored. If we were bored, we would complain. If we complain, then we get busy. thus the cycle of life...
What does your Fall schedule look like??
MommyShelle C
Friday, October 21, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Date Night
So, tonight was date night for J and I.
With 3 hours to spend with your spouse and no kids, what did we do?
We went to watch the newly released movie: 'Courageous.'
One word: Awesome! It is a faith-based movie by the makers of 'Facing the Giants' and 'Fireproof.'
The movie was centered around a team of Sheriff's Deputies from Georgia that all decide to not only be 'good-enough' dads, but to be better dads (and husbands). The movie revolves around what we really need more of: good Dads that are involved in their children's lives and genuinely care enough about them to lead them in the right directions in life.
I can't say much more without giving a lot of it away, but it is a great movie that will having you laughing & crying. I needed more than the one popcorn covered napkin for this movie.
Then after our movie (which was the 4:00 matinee) we decided to go get our favorite Chinese food for supper. We haven't had it since before I became a SAHM, so it was a real treat! I enjoyed every calorie laden bite & even had a few bites to bring home and love tomorrow for supper.
And finally, a trip the old Mega-Mart to get some ice cream for dessert. We also picked up B's birthday present, but I will let you know more about that in 30 days when he turns 4. :(
BTW: we also got a new member of the family today. His name is Slick & he is a terrior mix of some kind. The best part; he is already house broke, so no potty-training the dog; which is great since we just got done potty-training the almost 4 year old!
Until next time & go watch this movie,
MommyShelle C
With 3 hours to spend with your spouse and no kids, what did we do?
We went to watch the newly released movie: 'Courageous.'
One word: Awesome! It is a faith-based movie by the makers of 'Facing the Giants' and 'Fireproof.'
The movie was centered around a team of Sheriff's Deputies from Georgia that all decide to not only be 'good-enough' dads, but to be better dads (and husbands). The movie revolves around what we really need more of: good Dads that are involved in their children's lives and genuinely care enough about them to lead them in the right directions in life.
I can't say much more without giving a lot of it away, but it is a great movie that will having you laughing & crying. I needed more than the one popcorn covered napkin for this movie.
Then after our movie (which was the 4:00 matinee) we decided to go get our favorite Chinese food for supper. We haven't had it since before I became a SAHM, so it was a real treat! I enjoyed every calorie laden bite & even had a few bites to bring home and love tomorrow for supper.
And finally, a trip the old Mega-Mart to get some ice cream for dessert. We also picked up B's birthday present, but I will let you know more about that in 30 days when he turns 4. :(
BTW: we also got a new member of the family today. His name is Slick & he is a terrior mix of some kind. The best part; he is already house broke, so no potty-training the dog; which is great since we just got done potty-training the almost 4 year old!
Until next time & go watch this movie,
MommyShelle C
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 11, 2001-10 Years Later
10 years ago yesterday:
- I was 17 years old & a senior in high school
- I was sitting in Senior English
- I had NO real idea what was going on
- I had NO real idea the impact it would be in the days, weeks, months & years to come
- My small town in the middle-of-nowhere Missouri was slightly impacted
- My naive self later figured out just how naive & sheltered I was in comparison to the rest of the world
- Some of my classmates and myself talked our way out of a Biology II test in order to watch the happenings on TV that day
Looking back now, there are very few things that I remember from that day 10 years ago. As a senior in High School, there were things I am sure I found more important. I had cheerleading practice, a boyfriend and friends. I had tests to study for (after all; we couldn't postpone that Bio test forever), hair to style and movies to watch.
I do remember writing a journal entry the week before in Senior English. It was to the following prompt: "Name a major catastrophe that would kill a large number of people and how it would affect people."
My journal entry happened to involve a huge plane crash that killed hundreds.
WEIRD!!!!
CREEPY!!!!
I don't remember all of the details, I just remember how creeped out I was over the whole journal entry/ plane crash irony of it all.
So what were you doing that day? What do you remember about how you felt? How did it directly/ indirectly affect you & your family???
In the words of Diamond Rio; "In God We Still Trust."
MommyShelle C
- I was 17 years old & a senior in high school
- I was sitting in Senior English
- I had NO real idea what was going on
- I had NO real idea the impact it would be in the days, weeks, months & years to come
- My small town in the middle-of-nowhere Missouri was slightly impacted
- My naive self later figured out just how naive & sheltered I was in comparison to the rest of the world
- Some of my classmates and myself talked our way out of a Biology II test in order to watch the happenings on TV that day
Looking back now, there are very few things that I remember from that day 10 years ago. As a senior in High School, there were things I am sure I found more important. I had cheerleading practice, a boyfriend and friends. I had tests to study for (after all; we couldn't postpone that Bio test forever), hair to style and movies to watch.
I do remember writing a journal entry the week before in Senior English. It was to the following prompt: "Name a major catastrophe that would kill a large number of people and how it would affect people."
My journal entry happened to involve a huge plane crash that killed hundreds.
WEIRD!!!!
CREEPY!!!!
I don't remember all of the details, I just remember how creeped out I was over the whole journal entry/ plane crash irony of it all.
So what were you doing that day? What do you remember about how you felt? How did it directly/ indirectly affect you & your family???
In the words of Diamond Rio; "In God We Still Trust."
MommyShelle C
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Vacation, Family & Traditions
Okay, so last Saturday we piled our two sleeping angels into the Mommy Mobile (AKA the van) and headed out on what we thought was going to be a 12 hour trip to Northern Iowa. Well, it only took 9 1/2 hours (Praise the Lord!!!) and that included an hour for breakfast.
We spent Saturday afternoon relaxing, catching up on sleep and talking with my Aunt & Uncle that we were staying with for the trip.
Sunday, we went slightly over the border into Minnesota to visit my Dad's side of the family. well his sister and one of his brothers anyway. we also met up with some of the cousins (a few of which I met for the first time). We then detoured off course about a mile to visit my Aunt (Mom's oldest sister) and finished with a good nap on the ride back into Iowa.
On Monday, we journeyed North again for a visit to my sweet 93 year old Grandma. She was doing very well and even got in a tug-of-war with L over her walker.
We spent Saturday afternoon relaxing, catching up on sleep and talking with my Aunt & Uncle that we were staying with for the trip.
Sunday, we went slightly over the border into Minnesota to visit my Dad's side of the family. well his sister and one of his brothers anyway. we also met up with some of the cousins (a few of which I met for the first time). We then detoured off course about a mile to visit my Aunt (Mom's oldest sister) and finished with a good nap on the ride back into Iowa.
On Monday, we journeyed North again for a visit to my sweet 93 year old Grandma. She was doing very well and even got in a tug-of-war with L over her walker.
We also made a few stops along the way. we drove past my Grandma & Grandpa J's old farm place and let the boys do some exploring...
B riding the deer in front of Grandma & Grandpa's old house and then picking apples off the trees.
So, then on Tuesday it was time to say farewell to Northern Iowa and head home. We loaded up and hit the road around 8:00 AM and we made it home about 6:00 PM. Not to bad of a trip except the screaming kids and the whining husband (because oh yeah, he got sick on Saturday evening, to later find out it was strep throat). I put the kids to bed and let J lay around on the couch and I went grocery shopping to re-gain some of my sanity.
So, then Wednesday brought back an old family tradition of mine; cleaning fresh sweet corn. While in Iowa, Uncle Dan hooked us up with some fresh corn straight from the field. So, once we got it home, it had to be cleaned, cooked & eaten (or frozen in our case). B was a natural at this cleaning thing...
We cleaned 25 ears of corn. We saved eight back for when mom & dad were here over the weekend, but I cooked, cut and froze the other 17 wonderfully delicious ears for later.
So, aside from long car rides and a sick husband, this year's vacation went well. It is back to work for J tomorrow and back to the SAHM business for myself. My first kid starts this week and the look out for more begins.
Until next time and from my life to yours,
MommyShelle C
Thursday, August 11, 2011
My Life as a Stay-At-Home-Mommy (SAHM)
So, today was day #4.
Day #1 ended with this: "Mommy, you have been such a good girl today. Daddy will be so proud of you." B
Day #2 was uneventful.
Day #3 involved 2 of our nephews and it was LOUD!!!
Day #4 was much like day #3 but we made Chocolate Chip Cookies, and that made it more tolerable.
Day #5 will be just us again.I hope to plan bowling trip in there somewhere and a full day of packing before we leave on our trip.
So, the first week has been fun, but still just feels like a week off of work. Nothing overly out of the ordinary or eventful to speak of. Although, it doesn't take long for your co-workers to not bug you anymore when you are no longer a co-worker.
I have seen two of my past co-workers this week in 'FREE WEEK' at a local fitness center. They are offering a free week of classes to entice you into paying for them. Well, this SAHM is one out of shape lady; unless you count round as a shape!?!?? we have all had a good time killing ourselves in these classes and deciding that Yoga is in fact, not as easy as one might think.
This weekend we are off to see my side of the family. They all live in the corn & bean fields of Northern Iowa/ Southern Minnesota. Our main objective is to see my 93 year old Grandma, so she can see the boys. B was only 7 months old (3 years ago) the last time we saw most of the family. A 12 hour car ride with two kids under 4 should be an enlightening experience to say the least. I will post pics when we get back to show you how fun it was or wasn't.
the best part of the trip is sure to be the 100 stops we will have to make along the way for out FINALLY potty-trained 3 year to use the bathroom (or side of the road). Oh well, at least he tells us now when he needs to go potty. Praise God!!!
So long for now and I will update when we get back in a few days,
MommyShelle C
Day #1 ended with this: "Mommy, you have been such a good girl today. Daddy will be so proud of you." B
Day #2 was uneventful.
Day #3 involved 2 of our nephews and it was LOUD!!!
Day #4 was much like day #3 but we made Chocolate Chip Cookies, and that made it more tolerable.
Day #5 will be just us again.I hope to plan bowling trip in there somewhere and a full day of packing before we leave on our trip.
So, the first week has been fun, but still just feels like a week off of work. Nothing overly out of the ordinary or eventful to speak of. Although, it doesn't take long for your co-workers to not bug you anymore when you are no longer a co-worker.
I have seen two of my past co-workers this week in 'FREE WEEK' at a local fitness center. They are offering a free week of classes to entice you into paying for them. Well, this SAHM is one out of shape lady; unless you count round as a shape!?!?? we have all had a good time killing ourselves in these classes and deciding that Yoga is in fact, not as easy as one might think.
This weekend we are off to see my side of the family. They all live in the corn & bean fields of Northern Iowa/ Southern Minnesota. Our main objective is to see my 93 year old Grandma, so she can see the boys. B was only 7 months old (3 years ago) the last time we saw most of the family. A 12 hour car ride with two kids under 4 should be an enlightening experience to say the least. I will post pics when we get back to show you how fun it was or wasn't.
the best part of the trip is sure to be the 100 stops we will have to make along the way for out FINALLY potty-trained 3 year to use the bathroom (or side of the road). Oh well, at least he tells us now when he needs to go potty. Praise God!!!
So long for now and I will update when we get back in a few days,
MommyShelle C
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