5 years ago I started my blog with this post: Squishy is a Month Old Today. I have since published 1,912 posts. I'm so grateful to have this blog. It's been a struggle to balance it with everyday life, and there are times I think I should throw in the towel and spend more time with my boys. Especially recently as I'm feeling the pressure of life passing me by as we prepare to send my 5 … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 13: Living In Las Vegas
If you would have asked me when I was younger, in high school, or even in college if I'd end up in living in Las Vegas, I would have looked at you like you had 12 eyes. It was a non-option in my mind. I'm a midwestern girl and I always imagined I'd stay close to my roots. What do you mean you live in Las Vegas? Like it the hotel/casino? - Yes, I've actually been asked that more than … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 11&12: Movies and Guilty Pleasures!
Well, I knew I'd be late on one or two days. Life is just getting busy for us in August. K is getting ready to start Kindergarten, so it's back to school shopping and fall sports sign ups for us. I'm balancing the emotions of sending him to kindergarten with getting ready to say goodbye to the hubs again as he heads out to another deployment. While deployments are part of his job as a … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 10: 3 items checked off your bucket list
When I saw the prompt 3 items checked off your bucket list. I was a bit worried. It has been nearly 3 years since I wrote my 10 Things I'd Like To Accomplish In my 30's post and I honestly couldn't remember if I'd accomplished any of them. Turns out... I have checked off exactly 3... (Well, maybe 4) 3. Grow our family. We welcomed Baby D in 2012! (I still hope to grow our … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 9 {15 Things That Make Me Happy}
When was the last time you took a moment to think about the things in your life that make you happy? If you are anything like me, the rush and craziness of life can mean that it doesn't happen nearly as often as it could or should. Taking time to think about these things tends to help me focus on what's really important in life and let go of added stress or pressure I've put on … [Read more...]