Today is a sunny and humid day.  I went to CrossFit M2 this morning and got my 2nd WOD in for the week.  I also took the kids outside to play on their swingset, which they love!!  While we were outside I got to pick some lettuce from our garden.  I'm so excited to eat it tonight for dinner!!  Here is my lame picture of a bag of lettuce.  Clearly I need a life, right??

I need to go to the grocery store, but I'm not gonna lie, I'm scared to take these two 2 y/o!  Lame....right??  This is probably my biggest fear as a stay at home mom.  I have no idea how to take these kids out by myself, because I have always run errands on my way home from work while they are still at the babysitter.  I feel like a little bit of a failure, and despite the fact that I know I shouldn't, I find myself questioning God placing the desire to stay home on my heart.  I mean can I really do this?  

I am looking for resources to help me develop a schedule and maintain my sanity which in today's Pinterest world there are plenty of resources if you have the time to weed thru them.  Here was a helpful blog post that I found yesterday "creative consequences for kids".  I did try out one of these tips today when it was time to pick up their toys before naptime.  It definitely got Chloe moving when I told her that whatever she didn't pick up would disappear until Friday.  Caleb on the other hand didn't get it.  But he did react when I put the toys that were left on the floor after clean up time on top of the cupboard.  I think part of my issue is that I grew up an only child, so there are so many issues that come up every day that I've never personally dealt with.  I also don't know what's necessarily realistic to expect from 2 y/o because I don't know about you, but I definitely don't remember being 2. So there you have it, my honesty for the day....I need help in mommy land with a few things!

Moving on....Yesterday I made a couple of wreaths while the kids were napping.  I love crafting and it really is a way for me to unwind and relax.  I'd honestly love to craft for a living, which sounds ridiculous when I type it out loud, but I really do enjoy tapping into my creative side and making some random things. 

Clearly not an exciting day today.  I'm hoping to do some fun things with the kids this week.  I'll be sure to post pictures and links regardless of the success.

Much love,

S

My summer as a stay at home mommy

This summer is going to be interesting to say the least.  For those of you who don't know me, this past year I worked in the school system as an occupational therapist, which allows me the luxury of having the summer off to spend with my kiddos, who are both 2!  That's an interesting and amazing story, which was totally the work of God, but I'll get to that later.  (You can check out our journey to our son at sznycz.blogspot.com).  Most recently God has laid on my heart the desire to spend more time with these amazing children He has blessed us with and I am bound and determined to do so.  I also recently have developed a great interest in nurtrition, CrossFit, and just a more simple life.  I am sick and tired of the rushing and stressing that I have been bringing into my life.  This summer I hope to do some really fun things with my kids, explore new foods and recipes, make some homemade cleaners, detergents, & toiletries, as well as craft (which I love to do).  I am also praying that thru some writing and devotion, that The Lord reveal His plan for my life.  I want to have goals, desires, and dreams, that seem to have been lost over the past few years, as I have totally devoted my life to the call to adoption!
I plan on posting my life on this blog and gaining some insight on my life as I write and connect with other women on a similar journey in life.
Much Love,
S