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

Getting Things Done for a New Mom, Day 1

Getting Things Done for a New Mom, Day 1

Real life is this.  You have 2 screeming babies on each hip.  Laundry needs to be washed, folded, put up. Doctor’s visit needs to be scheduled. The dog needs to be fed.  Poor dog, he’s always forgotten now that 2 babies have moved in. How can you possibly get anything done when our little loved … Continue reading

Operation Baby Weight Loss

Operation Baby Weight Loss

  Losing these last 15 pounds of baby weight is like walking through Times Square on New Years Eve. My weight won’t budge. I’ve been stuck on the same weight for 5 months. The extra pounds aren’t really my concern, it’s my pocket-book.  Winter is here, and I can’t afford a new wardrobe. So, I’m … Continue reading