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Time Flies

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It’s funny, it seems like time is definitely something we feel we have so much of and yet we don’t.  Time flies by so fast, just look at your kids.  They grow fast and sadly they just keep on growing.  Today I was reminded of how quickly  time passes and how many great adventures I miss out on with them because I get so busy in my adult life.  Sometimes just taking a step back brings out perspective that is needed in our (parents) daily lives.

Today I decided to put aside all the adult stuff (Busy work, housework, work in general- I think you get the point!) and went outside with my kids and played in the water with them.  Lots of laughter and memories were made because I made a choice to put them first.  I admit that can be a hard thing because we get so caught up on our daily responsibilities.  Being an adult can be very overwhelming and can come with a lot of stressors that children don’t have.  Sometimes just taking the time to play or spend time with your children can be the best medicine for stress relief.  After we played outside we decided to sit down and play Monopoly, which I used for educational purposes.  They loved it and it brought joy to me.  Sometimes as I said we just need to take a step back and enjoy the blessings in front of us that God has given us.

Parenting isn’t easy, there is always going to be the crazy days, the easy days, the I don’t know kind of days, but overall the only way to enjoy parenting is to realize there is no perfect way to parent.  Remember you are enough, don’t overthink parenting, embrace it and take it all in.  You miss all the fun and joyful moments when you don’t give parenting your all.

The Little Things

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mommy and jewelLast year was full of adventures just like this year is starting to blossom.  We brought in the New Year with our newest addition to our growing family, Jewel Florence Bennett, who was born January 15th.  Having five kids has definitely taught me that patience is a definite necessity to keeping a cool on the craziest of moments.  Personally it is such a joy as a mother to see all my kids be so attentive and active with each other.

Change has never been my strength which has been something I have been having to deal with for the last three years.  I feel like I have grown and matured so much from all the hurdles that we as a family have had to endure.  Losing loved ones, illness, and many other struggles have really pushed us in so many directions but in the end God has brought us through all these tough times.

I have really enjoyed learning and growing from everything I have personally have had to face over the last few years.  Taking one day at a time is a true benefit that most of us don’t take advantage of.  I learned the hard way that stressing over things that are out of my control or are far off will only bring stress and emotionally drain me causing me to be apathetic at times.

Enjoying the time you have with your family, laughing at the funny and crazy moments, embracing the difficult and trying times, and giving your all is what life should be all about.  Watching my kids play, being silly, making and discovering new things, making memories, and just being kids is what reminds me of how blessed I am.  It also reminds me that I should take it all in because time doesn’t stand still, it passes so quickly.  If we worry about the little stuff and stress we are going to miss out on the greatest moments that are right in front of us.

 

The Mommy Truth

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It’s funny, as moms we tend to feel and conceive the attitude that we got it all figured out!  Well, that is a nice thought…isn’t it?!  Sadly that is only a cover for the real deal and what it means to be a mom.  Chaos is a daily thing for us, no getting around it, because life happens.  Nothing ever goes according to plan even though the shows on television definitely make it look smooth and easy!  

Over the last year or so I took a step back from blogging and freelancing.  So much was going on and I was trying to figure it all out one day at a time.  Life can definitely through you some curve balls especially ones that you never see coming.  Finally after getting myself established once again and more organized I have started back with my blogging.  Over the last three days as my kids started school and I was trying to get back in the groove I realized how funny it is that as a mom I feel like I have to be super mom all the time.  But that expectation is so unrealistic, no mom is perfect!  We just do our best and that’s all we can do!

I just want all you lovely mommies to know… you are doing an AMAZING job!!! Keep it up! 

Sensory Fun with the Littles

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Sensory play is an awesome way to get your kiddos to try new things!  I enjoy applying it at home and in my work environment when I am in the classroom.  Pinterest is a site to look different types of  messy sensory ideas for you and your child to try out.  Slime, moon sand, edible sand, food play, and water play are just a small few ideas you can give a try.  Definitely take a look at Pinterest and google and try some new things!  Let your inner child out!

Family Time

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Graduation Day

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Letting Go

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This year has been a really rough one, almost unbearable really!  In September of 2015 I lost someone dear to me, someone precious, that can never be replaced.  

Moving on has been a battle that seems to be still holding me hostage.  There is not a day I can move forward without feeling like I am moving two step backwards.  

Thinking last night I really need to make goals to move forward in 2017.  It is time for me to take that next step forward no matter how hard it is.  To be honest I know I don’t want to.  Letting go is hard, to be honest it is the hardest trial I have yet to face.  

Without moving on I haven’t been able to truly enjoy life.  I haven’t lived my fullest at all this year.  I am having to rebuild myself and find the new me from underneath this pain I carry.

So goodbye 2016 and Hello 2017.

Building Memories with my Kiddos

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Hard to believe how fast kids grow!!! It blows my mind…. Really it takes forever for them to get here and a second for them to grow up! 

Today me and baby Gene are spending quality time together as he gets used to toddling around the house lol!  Can’t believe that it is already at the end of this year and about to start a new one. 

Parents keep hold of the precious memories you make with your sweet babies!  You only get one shot! Just one to spend with your little ones.

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101 Parenting

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Ha…Parenting!  Definitely full of lovely surprises!  Always keeping me on my toes that is for sure.  It seems like time is just flying as every day passes by.  When you are a child time just seems to drag but as an adult time flies faster than a speeding bullet.

Sometimes I catch myself missing out on all the beautiful little things because I let myself get to distracted by everything else.  It is so important to take the time to spend with you little ones even if it seems like there is so much on your plate.  MAKE THE TIME.  IT CAN’T BE REPLACED!

Always remember no matter how stressed out you get with all the crazy unexpected moments that one day you will laugh and enjoy those moments just like the rest.  Enjoy parenting, own it, and take it day by day…. or minute by minute!

 

CHANGE IS GOOD!

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For the last few months I have been slightly distracted from my writing.  There has been a lot going on as you all can see, especially since the Election.  It is quite interesting to see how America is reacting to how the election results came out.  Personally I feel that how America as a whole is overreacting, it is really sad to be honest.

It’s okay to voice your opinions, to express yourself, and share your emotions.  But the physical violence and hatred that is sweeping through the nation should not be tolerated.  When did violence become a means to freedom of Speech.

God allowed Trump to be President.  We are all pons to God’s will and should remember that.  So the election didn’t turn out the way some wanted it too, but think of this, God has a plan that needs to be unfolded.  He will use Trump like he used all the other leaders we have had for our country.

The world is watching us, the greatest country around, we embarrassing ourselves.  You can either be a leader or a follower.  Which are you?  Well me, I hope to be a leader.  Let’s break this cycle and grow up.  You can’t get your way everyday.  Not going to happen.  This is life, and as I said there is no way you can always get your way.

The best advice I can give everyone is to Trust the Lord, Pray daily for our leaders and country, and Know that God is in control ALWAYS so don’t fret.