Spring, Rain boots, and Snow

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring and I'm looking out my window and watching it snow. They're the big white fluffy snow flakes that you look forward to when you're a kid (because they make the best packing snow for snowmen) but definitely not the kind of snowflakes that you want the day before spring is supposed to arrive! About a week ago we did have some mild days and the kids and I were able to get outside in our rain boots and splash in the puddles and mud. I can't wait for this snow to melt  and to enjoy the outdoors more often. 

 But, until this snow decides to go away my kids are stuck wearing their rain boots inside. Bronson wears his rain boots at least once a day and calls them his "boo-a". Almost every word he says he adds an "a" to the end of it. We finished up his last speech therapy session two weeks ago and since then his speech has really taken off. He never ceases to amaze me.

We celebrated Kallie's 3rd Birthday on February 23rd. I'll have to post some photos of that later on this week. She was completely spoiled by family and loved every minute of it. She has grown into such a loving and compassionate little girl. I can't believe that three years have gone by so quickly.

I hope you have a great week....and I promise I'll do another post this week! :)

Snow Day 2013

Yesterday was the snow storm of the year. It snowed, and snowed, and snowed. I honestly can't remember a winter in the last 5 years with this much snow! The kids are definitely enjoying sledding, building forts (Except for when our dog peed on Kallie's snow fort), and making snow angels.

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend :)

The Balancing Act of Being a Mom

This coming April will mark one year that I've been working outside of the home. For me, it was a huge adjustment going back to work. Finding a routine with a good balance of work, family life, housework and laundry has been hard...really hard!

Part of the problem were all of Bronson's Doctor and clinic appointments. Now that they've slowed down I've been able to relax a little bit more and actually get things done around the house on my precious days off. Yay for laundry that actually makes it into a drawer instead of sitting in a laundry basket!

I'm sure that I'm not the only mom that struggles with this. Regardless of being a stay at home mom, a work at home mom, or a working outside of the home mom - there's always something, or someone, that needs our time and attention.

I've found that putting a load of laundry in when I wake up, and into the dryer while I'm getting ready is a huge time saver. I've also discovered that slow cookers are the best invention EVER!

What do little tricks do you have to help you get things done around the house? I'd love to hear them! :)

Time, Please Slow Down!

I know I'm not the only one who feels as though time is going by way too quickly. I was looking through photos of Kallie and Bronson yesterday and I can't get over how fast the last 3 years have gone by. In 24 days my little Kallie will be turning 3 years old, it feels like yesterday that I was pregnant with her. 

And, 2.5 months later Bronson will be turning TWO. I seriously can't believe my baby will be TWO!

Now that Kallie and Bronson are both getting older I love that they're able to play together.

Kallie may not always appreciate her hair being pulled or being tackled; and Bronson may not always like playing with dolls or wearing princess crowns. But, isn't that just part of having a sibling? 

I know time can't standstill but I do hope that I'll be able to cherish each age and stage they go through and remember how blessed we are.