Thankful

Day 1- I am thankful for snuggles on the chair, painting small fingernails, braiding hair, and everything about my sweet little girl.

Day 2- I am thankful for my sweet, compassionate, sensitive little boy.  And even the moments where he is loud, rough, and violent.  I live getting the experience of having a boy.

July Classes

Saturday July 7 - Upcycled Altered Book- 10:30-2:00
Saturday July 7 - Paper Wings Productions Workshop - Cards with Unique Materials 3:00-5:00
Friday July 13 - Mixed Media Scrapbooking 10:30-12:30
Saturday July 21 - Art Journal Club10:30-1:00
Saturday July 21 - Bookbinding 2:00-5:00
Friday July 27 - Dreamweavers Stencil Techniques 6:00-7:30
Saturday July 28 - Paper Wings Productions Trunk Show and Free Make & Takes at Scrapbooks N More in New Braunfels

All classes at Stamp Antonio unless noted.

Cards with Unique Materials

Upcycled Altered Book

Sentimental heart

I've coslept with Lillie for the past 4.5 years.  Miles slept with us up until last year when he decided to sleep with the dh in his own bed. 

She's been sleeping on her own the last couple of nights.  So strange how its taking me longer to adjust.  Feeling very sentimental about it while still looking forward to our next chapter. 

She's my snuggly lovie and I've enjoyed cosleeping because I knew they would sleep on their own when they were ready.  I also knew that I would look back on our days of cosleeping with great fondness.  They grow up so fast, too fast.  That's what everyone always says, but to see it happen right before your eyes is truly magical, and terrifying, and bittersweet.  I am so thankful for being able to be a mom to them.  I treasure it.

I have no witty title

I am 37, a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter. I went to college, ran a business for 10 years, started my own company, teach a handle of new workshops every single month, I juggle, I survive. Why is it that sometimes I feel like such a loser? Why do I read about others and wish I could be someone else? Why did I spend so many years so terribly depressed and heartbroken? Why am I so hard on myself.

I'm not feeling particularly depressed or anything. These were the random thoughts going through my head tonight.

let the madness begin

Last night I was finishing wrapping and realize how many gifts the kids have! A lot of it is practical stuff like clothes, socks, and underwear. There are also several books and art supplies. Then, I have all of these super kind and generous friends who have given them presents. I decided to let them open a couple of presents tonight. My friend Jill made Lillie a bag that holds coloring books and has little pouches for crayons. For Miles, she made bean bags. My friend Linda got Lillie a mirror to decorate and spin art kit. Miles got a super cool wooden car that you build, and it's super fast! Fun night, glad we decided to open some. Sometimes cool gifts get lost in the craziness of Christmas. Although, I am pretty sure that we opened some tonight because I am just as excited about Christmas as they are. It is nice to enjoy the magic of Christmas over again.

ch ch ch changes

I've gone through some personal changes in the last few months. I'm currently gluten and sugar free. What's that you ask, have I lost my mind? Well, yes, but more importantly I'm trying to find the me that I lost so very long ago. Trying to make up for lost time spent in sadness and despair. Life is good now. I'm thankful for everything that I have.

I feel like rambling a lot lately. I hope to remember to come here and just ramble. It's time to kick things up a notch.

water babies

My kids both love water. Seriously. Lillie is a full on fish. She can full on swim. She would be completely good to go on her own, but she's 3 and doesn't quite have a grasp on knowing her limits. What she lacks in form (she kind of looks like she's wiggling through the water, not clear arm or leg movements but I think that comes with more muscle strength and control). She can swim across the width of the pool without help. She can come up for a breath, float, and dive for floating objects all on her own. This afternoon, she dove in, caught a toy that was sinking, swam back to the edge, climbed out and did it again by herself. Too cool. She gets tired pretty quick but tries so hard to fight it. I hope she sleeps REALLY well tonight!

Little buddy likes to put his face in the water. That's "swimming" :) He's much more cautious in the water (thank goodness!). He really likes playing sports in the water (surprise!). Nana and Grandad have a floating basketball hoop, water guns, balls, and all sorts of fun toys. The toys that sink are the best for getting them to put their faces in the water.