After a lot of thought, I had decided I would post about personal and business things over on my other blog - http://www.laurareaux.com/blog - and now... well, I have changed my mind yet again. I was told by a branding professional that I am conveying the idea that I am really a Mom who likes doing photography on the side. I AM a Mom and that is so very important... but building a strong business and keeping a professional face is also important. Especially considering I would like said business to support my family full time as soon as possible. Plus, knowing that clients and potential clients read my other blog, I don't post very much about some of the things that I am passionate about, like unschooling and parenting. I know that just as many people can read this blog, but it feels like a smaller, cozier corner to me. Know what I mean? I thought you might. ;)
Moving on... we are all working together to try to decorate a bit more around the house. After all, we have been in our "new" home for over a year now! Thirteen months to be exact. How did THAT happen? Ah... anyway. I am going to share more of what we have been doing very soon! Soon... what an awful word for me. If you have been following either of my blogs for any length of time, you know what I mean. Haha!
I hope you are having a great week thus far! xoxo
P.S. I totally miss that rug from our old house (in my banner above).
This evening was nuts. Crying toddlers, messy house, overwhelmed mama. I was tempted to have one of these sundaes like I had the last two days, but I had Special K instead. I'm seriously going to attempt to eat much healthier this week. I did a bit of grocery shopping tonight and picked up mostly raw food. Yay! So goodbye sundae and see ya Sunday! Relieved to be done with you for now.
I'm hoping there will be...
✓ Less fussing - from the kids AND the parents
✓ More reading & playing
✓ Decorating
✓ Short hours until Daddy comes home...
Happy Monday!
xoxo
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My kids are doing this... I think I'll go & do the same:
I'm really hoping that this weekend is as great as last weekend was. We declared last Saturday an all play day & it was much needed. We played Monopoly for 4 hours! I'm guessing tomorrow won't be that way, but maybe we can at least fit a game in before the evening comes. As for tonight, I'm going to jump off of here and attempt to watch at least an hour of a movie with my hubby & hopefully do a little crafting, too!
Looking back on all the years of posts and photos about my kids and my thoughts, I find myself missing it and feeling grateful to have all of that. So instead of trying to attain perfection here, I'm posting. Yes... without a photo. [gasp]
We had a super awesome day today! Consisted of...
1. Reading books together
2. Dancing and acting crazy
3. Jamming to The Beatles on vinyl
4. Mommy finally exercising/crunching
5. Having Grandpa over who also brought pizza!
6. Giving lots & lots of cuddles & kisses
7. Starting the day by worshipping God together... which reminded me how awesome my life is.
Now I'm off to bed with my wonderful hubby to cuddle & read some more. :)
Alright, alright... one photo from this evening:
Guess what I got done on that little list I made in the last post? ONE (read a few pages in my book). I'll try again tomorrow for the rest of it.
I've been practicing being kinder to myself these days.
I've also been getting back to taking more photos of our daily life. I want to make up for all of the beautiful photos that we've lost... somewhat.
I'm going to take more photos of the kids WITH me.
This makes me smile. I can't even help it.
A thoughtful boy on the drive home from dinner.
Finn watching and learning from his big brother.
Finn :)
At the theater, ready to see Toy Story 3 in 3D!!!
Maya, wondering why Mommy is taking pictures of her drinking. Hehe
Silly silly Pilot!
Camden approves of the new furniture!
Maya making herself comfy on our new chair. She is such a girly girl.
Jeromy & Pilot
I'm making it to bed later than I had hoped, but the quiet is SO nice.
A few random thoughts before I head to dreamland:
+ I started walking/jogging this week. Every other day. It is HARD physically, but feels great psychologically.
+ My laundry is ridiculous and needs to be tamed. Tomorrow I need to get rid of at least 2 pieces of clothing per family member. That adds up to 14 items. Works for me!
+ I seriously want to get some reading done. At least 3 pages per day is totally doable. Right? Right.
+ I have been thinking of putting together a sleepy time playlist for the twins. Maybe I can start that. I'm thinking Nat King Cole: Stardust, Nick Drake: Pink Moon, Norah Jones: Come Away With Me, Me: Smile (I have sung this to my kids' since I was pregnant for my oldest). Any other recommendations?
So tomorrow: dreamy playlist, 3 pages of my unschooling book, 14 pieces of clothing gone, and a day OFF of jogging (my body thanks me). Sweet dreams, loves!
xoxo
This afternoon, I feel optimistic about changing things in my home. (Which is surprising, considering the chaotic tear-inducing morning I had with the kids!) I'm wondering if I could really use this blog as a sort of journal again. I would love to document my ups and downs again. It was so freeing. I could possibly write about my successes in making a change in the house that day or let out a sigh while telling about letting something go.
Sure, I can. Look... I have already done one thing today that I really hoped to do. Post to this blog. :)
And since I love trying not to post without a picture, here you go. I turned around to see what I could snap, and saw this.
A few things that are inspiring me lately.
Ok, considering I've fallen asleep about 5 times while typing this, I better take this nursing baby and go to bed. Goodnight all!
