♥ I tried to distract, “Mama, I wanna color my toes with boo paint” I tried to delay, “After dinner, sweetie” I tried to do it instead, “No mama, I wanna” I knew it was going to be a hot mess. I knew deep inside I was cringing at the thought. I knew if I didn’t though, I would be hindering … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Life Isn’t Perfect
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real life wednesday: Slowing Down
Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it's essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow. ~Douglas Pagels, These Are the Gifts I'd Like to Give to … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Slowing Down
real life wednesday: Clumsy
So, let’s get real for Real Life Wednesday, I mean really real! I, Melissa, do confess…I am a total klutz. True story, I broke my foot in my sleep once. What’s that you say, crazy lady? Yep, broke the foot in the sleep. How does one break their foot in their sleep? Here’s how it all … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Clumsy
real life wednesday: Baby Legs
He’s wondering when he can go out to the playground. He’s wondering how he can open the door. He’s wondering when those little chubby legs will let him do the walking. He’s wondering when mama will pick him up. He’s wondering when he will be able to put his hands into that sand box. I’m … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Baby Legs
real life wednesday: Hair By Daddy
Hair by Daddy. Did you know the hubs is a software engineer by day & hairstylist by night? This is what happens when daddy & V are left alone for an extended amount of time. I think the conversation went something like this. V: “daddy more clips”…“daddy this one, too” Hubs: “run … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Hair By Daddy
real life wednesday: Laundry
Laundry. Laundry will be the death of me. See that pile (I mean, “piles” – I don’t think that can be defined as just one pile – HA!). That is my everyday. Does everyone hate laundry as much as me? Wait, hate is a strong word. Die, laundry, die! Okay I feel better now, did I really just tell … [Read more...] about real life wednesday: Laundry