Life can get so hectic with working full time and raising children.  I try to make things as easy as possible. One of the things I do that has worked for my family over the past 10 or so years is meal planning.  I try to keep my meal planning process as simple as possible.… Continue reading Meal Planning

Boy oh Boy, what a day.  Last night, I cried myself to sleep.  After being married for 12 years, there will usually come a time where your spouse does something that just triggers your emotions.  In my case, it was Christmas lights.  Well, not exactly Christmas lights, but more so the act behind the lights.… Continue reading Christmas Lights

Being a full time school teacher, wife and mom is alot.  Sometimes, I feel so stressed and overwhelmed.  I think my life would be more streamline if I just became a stay at home mom.  But, after being one for 2 years, I missed my classroom students.  I missed the impact I was making so,… Continue reading Juggling Act

Spending time as a family can definitely have it’s ups and downs. Going anywhere with 6 people can sometimes be a daunting task.  Today, we decided to attend a car show.  Anytime we all go somewhere, I have to mentally prepare myself to say a few staple words and phrases all day.  Those words and… Continue reading Car Show

After arriving home around 4:45pm, I knew my evening was going to be a busy one.  It didn’t take long for things in my house to get crazy.  Hanging up from a 2 minute chat with my brother, I turned around and was greeted by broken glass mixed with salad dressing  all over the floor .… Continue reading Scream!