Mommy Needs a Time Out

I had a bit of a challenging week as a stay at home mom. I have also seen my husband have a very intense week at work. I realized that mommy and daddy needed a bit of a time out. I got my thoughts together and called my mom to watch the boys for mommy and daddy to go today and have a bit of a time out. I used to have a hard time and be hard on myself for asking for help. I have now realized that if I want to be the mommy and wife that my kids and husband need me to be I have to put myself first from time to time.

My husband and I are taking the day and going to go thrift store shopping to see what kind of treasures we can find and we are also going to go eat and spend some time together. We don't get very much uninterrupted time to talk throughout the week. Taking a time out and getting to go and have uninterrupted time to talk with each other is priceless. I am excited to see what the day holds.

I wanted to encourage all stay at home moms to take a time out for yourself even if it is just for a little while so that you can process thoughts for yourself. Being the best mom and wife you can be is the most important gift you can offer your children and if you are feeling worn out and bogged down you are not at your best. I am realizing the importance of taking the time for myself. I am going to go and charge my batteries and I hope that you all do the same.

Trying my best!

I have been trying my best to keep a blog going but I have a hard time finding time and getting my photos to upload. I have so much I would like to talk about and so much I would like to share so I am going to try and use this platform to share from my heart.

I recently just composed my first logo and name for my first photography business. This is not an adventure I would like to make a full time job but I have been in love with photography and pictures for a long time and I love my new camera. My kids have been my great clients to photograph for several years now but it is time to venture out. I hope I can gain the confidence for this journey.

I have placed my youngest little man in a big boy bed this week. Eli was so excited to finally have a bed like his big brother. Eli will turn 2 in a few weeks and already is a big boy. He is at the beginnings of the 2 year old attitude and we have some issues to work out with him. He is really bold and very funny. I love how much he has learned in just two years. I have and still am enjoying my journey with Eli. So much more to come.

Luke has been working on his speech very hard. He has been out of school because of all of the snow we have experienced here. Luke expressed to me the other day when I picked him up from school "Mommy, I am trying!" It just meant so much to me to hear from him that he is working on it. Luke makes me proud everyday with his caring heart towards his brother. He is rejoicing with Eli when Eli is excited over something and feels sorry for Eli when it is the right time. Luke is a very caring and sensitive little man. Can't wait to see what God has in store for him.

My life is full of blessings including a wonderfully supportive husband who encourages me in all of my journey's. I am excited to put forth a great effort to try and blog more often and from the heart.