Ramblings of a Stay-at-Home Mom

Wow, am I behind. If you may remember from my last intentions post, my last remaining Grandmother had taken a turn for the worst, and she went home with Jesus Monday evening. So I've been a bit of an emotional wreck these past few days and didn't realize that I had forgotten to post my Intentions list for the week, until today. Womp, womp, womp. I'm keeping it short and sweet this week. Intentions for the Week: Write Violet's 6-year letter Finish up September journal Organize yarn storage Get back on the meal-planning bandwagon Attend my Meme's funeral Continue working on the kids journals Continue going through my Recipe board on Pinterest Last Week's Intentions: Violet turns 6! Write Violet's 6-year letter (didn't do due to circumstances with my Meme. I do have the points written down, so hopefully I can put it together this week). 2 things off my 101 list (nope) Do Devotions 3x this week (did twice, so I'll count it). Orga...

Dear Violet, Happy 6th Birthday big girl! [gallery ids="3744,3745,3746" type="rectangular"] As per usual, here are some current things about you on your birthday. You are a very highly energetic girl. You are almost always on the move, anywhere we go. You’re always running around outside, playing tag with your friends or running around the garden with Dominique and getting Ruby the puppy to chase you. You find it hard to sit still right now, but I really don’t blame you. It’s hard to keep those long legs contained! You are very loving and caring. You always look out for other kids if they get hurt, especially when it comes to your sister and brother. You go to help Zach when he’s crying and Mom’s busy making supper and usually make silly faces at him so that he’ll smile his big toothless grin at you. You help Dominique when she’s having trouble with something and help calm her down. You also help your friends at school and that makes me so proud. You’re very helpful...

Good Monday morning! I've been feeling a bit less productive than I usually am, due to a nursing baby who's going through a growth spurt, and my Grandmother who's been in the hospital for the past month due to several strokes, but I'm hoping that everything will smooth out soon. Here's my Intentions for this Week: Violet turns 6! Write Violet's 6-year letter 2 things off my 101 list Do Devotions 3x this week Organize yarn storage Go through Recipe boards on Pinterest Go through all kids toys/books Work on the kids' journals Finish up September journal Wash ALL the pillows in the house Clean/organize shelf unit in the kitchen Last week's Intentions: Catch-up on Violet's journal  (made some progress!) Do my Devotions 3x this week Go through all kids toys  (nope) Enjoy Pre-School field trip with Dominique Violet picture day Catch-up Violet's scrapbook  (not quite) Finish September journal  (not quite) Organize p...

Good morning! Wow, I've really fallen off the posting bandwagon. Really sorry about that. I do have some posts being written and hopefully I'll find some time to get them up shortly. Here are this week's intentions: Work on Violet's journal Do my devotions 3x this week Go through all the kids toys Enjoy Pre-School field trip with Dominique Violet picture day Work on Violet's scrapbook Work on September journal Organize pantry?? Finish Lego Geek-Along Square Switch out Zach's closet to the next size up Enjoy Canadian Thanksgiving Monday! Field trip for Violet Make Christmas cards??

Dear Zachary, Happy 3 months little guy! You’ve grown so much in the last little while and I’m completely astounded by it! You currently weigh around 12lbs (I think). It’s nice to see that you’re finally putting weight on and starting to turn into my chunky little man. Of course it helps that you have a big appetite and love to nurse as much as you can. You have some really big toothless smiles and grin for everyone. You always seem to be happy, except when you’re hungry or tired. But otherwise, you have smiles and just a happy little camper. You also found your voice recently and love to coo and babble as much as you can. Especially when you’re in your bouncy chair or playpen. You talk  constantly and make all the noises that you can. You also found your hands recently, which makes for some hilarious faces from you when you try to shove your hands down your throat and chew on them. But it keeps you calm and happy, at least for a little while. You also love long car rides and walks. It...

Oops. I realized that I haven't posted for a while. My bad. I've been battling a sinus cold this past week and it knocked me on my butt. At least I'm on the mend now. I'm gonna try to keep more on top of my lists and (hopefully) start writing a bit more. Intentions for the Week: Work on making chore charts for the girls Work on August and September journals Continue working on 2016 scrapbook Start working on 2017 scrapbook Make a photo book of Violet's artwork Write down an evening routine for myself Get 10 rows done on my current Lego Geek-Along square Organize and overhaul the pantry Set up October in my planner.

Hey there! Not a whole lot has been going on this past week.... Except.... I officially have a Grade 1 girl in my house! She's so excited, loves her teacher, is in the same class as her best friend and loves it. And this next week starts Awana's (with both girls going!), Pre-School for Dominique (!!) and Mom's Group for me! Whew! Anyway... I did pretty good with last week's intentions and got quite a few things done. And now that we're getting back onto our school schedule (and Violet is gone all day!), I'm hoping to be able to get more done. All of this, of course, depends on how much little man wants to nurse and also spending time with Dominique as well. This Week's Intentions: Start organizing small storage closet Find ways to file all paperwork Start going through my Recipe boards on Pinterest Finish August journal Take 2 things from my 101 list and work on them Work on 2016 scrapbook Work on Dominique's baby book Work on Zach's ...