Posted in November 2012

Pick A Card Any Card

Pick A Card Any Card

You can pick a card any card, but you can’t pick your familiy. We were dealt our hand of kids, and we can’t exchange them. God designed and dealt each one of us parents a special child for his purposes.  We have our precious children for but a season, and it is perhaps one of … Continue reading

I’m a Mommy Sandwich

I’m a Mommy Sandwich

I’m a Mommy Sandwich. I have 2 one year old girls straddling each of my legs.  Mouths are open like little birds chanting “ma-ma-ma” as they both bounce and push to get closer to Mommy.  Oh-how-wonderful, and oh-how-sweet-it- is. Oh, am I ever going to get anything done? Separation Anxiety. Our Married With Twins family embarked … Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

One year ago today, I was 32 weeks pregnant, on bed rest, and praying that our twin girls would stay in the womb for just a few more weeks. Today I’m thankful for my wonderful husband Chris, and the fact that God blessed us with 2 healthy beautiful girls Kaitlyn and Ava.  We are so … Continue reading

The Number 1 Marriage Killer

The Number 1 Marriage Killer

You’ve been to this wedding. Two of your friends are totally in love. Life for them is a dream. No two people could be more compatible. He finishes her sentences. She sends him to work with lunches tucked with love notes for him to find. A year later, you ask how her marriage is doing. … Continue reading

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 5

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 5

I’m a naturally scatterbrained, type A wanna-be woman on a quest to be a better woman. It’s hard to do anything more than mother 2 little one year olds. Of course it’s a joy raising them, but I need more free moments to get things done like let’s say, cook dinner or take a shower. … Continue reading

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 4

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 4

Oh the irony.  The week I’m writing about Getting Things Done for moms is the week I have 2 sick babies and can hardly get anything done. When my girls are sick, their separation anxiety is through the roof.  Most hours of the day I have at least one baby clinging to me. It’s nap … Continue reading

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 3

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 3

I want to rule my stuff and not let my stuff rule me. I have 2 sick babies this week, and boy is it tough to manage my marriage, home, and family because my sweet girls take priority over all (except you Hubbie). In this series, I’m implementing David Allen’s Getting Things Done: The Art … Continue reading

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 2

Getting Things Done for Moms, Day 2

Dealing with kids, household, pets, and most importantly spending quality time numero uno husband can be a challenge. How can we get it all done? In this series, I’m implementing David Allen’s Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity (GTD) method to my new mommy-life. This system was my lifesaver in my corporate life, … Continue reading