balance

while i am learning to balance life, Ava is learning how to balance something else.



The other day gave us nice enough weather to go outside. Though it was still super cold, the rain has been a real downer lately- so the break was amazing.


what kid doesn't want light up shoes?!


planning?




she still hasn't quite gotten the hang of it, but i think by the end of summer she will be graduated to a pedal bike! bring on the (warm)sunshine!

wordless wednesday

latest craft project

i am a self proclaimed craigslist addict. during free time i can often be found perusing ads looking for a good deal. i can honestly say i have made some decent cash by simply buying and selling items i have found.

most recently, i found this amazing vintage highchair from an older couple. they had used it throughout their children's lives and grandchildren. it is in great shape and just needed a little updating.

for about $20 i took this old highchair from outdated to new again, and i really couldn't be happier with the results.



and now? i might have a slight obsession with reupholstering. i am currently on the lookout for an old school metal/wooden school desk to update for ava. you know, the kind that the seat is attached to the desk?

is it the end, or just the beginning?

there are so many things running through my mind right now that i honestly don't even know where to begin. maybe it's the slew of knowledge from my new job, but i can't even think straight as of lately.

this last week i was able to finally get rid of a pair of shoes i have had for 5 years. i got rid of a pair of shoes that took me through 2 pregnancies and 10 moves. yes, TEN.

these shoes have seen some good times. times when i was carefree (also childless), went out with my friends all the time; and times when i was sad, alone, depressed, and hopeless. i wore these shoes during the most important times in my life thus far, and i will not miss them.

i am moving on. i am moving on to bigger and better things in life- and i would be lying if i said i will miss them. i don't miss them because these years i spent in them were full of customers; both happy and angry, rude and kind. they were full of stress. hardcore stress at some points, to where i would dream of the stressful situations and wake up unrested.

these shoes are full of holes, and my toes would get wet in the rain- but i couldn't afford to buy myself new shoes. that money was reserved for my children's shoes (among other things).

so, these shoes will likely end up in a landfill if i can't find a better place for them. surely, no one would wear them as they are really falling apart. do you know where i can donate them for recycling? i'd love the input.

RIP my non-slip server shoes. I hope you end up in a playground someday, and I hope I never have to serve again.

adventurous eating

Nathan loves food. He will eat anything and everything, at least for one bite, which typically makes it really easy to prepare meals for him. Ava, however, is super picky. I can count on one hand the meals she will eat. Chicken nuggets, pasta with alfredo, sometimes mac and cheese, yogurt,  and hot dogs. Most everything else is a battle. I try not to argue with her over food related things because I know it's not going to help anything, and she will eat when she is hungry, but I (and I hate to admit it) have been known to only give her what I know she will eat while I eat something else. Recently, I have decided that things are going to change, and while it's been a very slow process, I think things are going to improve.

One of the most difficult tasks, I am finding, is getting her to eat vegetables. It just doesn't happen. I've read a few things about hiding different veggies in smoothies, but she won't eat smoothies- so I am kind of at a loss with this. PLEASE send me your suggestions!

Nathan has been enjoying his turkey lately. I had the deli cut it a little more thick than usual, and break it up into pieces before giving it to him.



I mentioned the whole ear infection thing, right? Poor baby.

new icon - please share!

I finally made a new little icon for the blog. Please share it! I love it. :)



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a (not so) silent sunday

The Submarines - "You, Me and the Bourgeoisie"

 

fly away with me

I've obviously been distracted. Not purposefully, but because sometimes going out and living takes up more time than it used to. I am not one to announce a hiatus because I can never be away for as long as I imagined. I may have some time to post, or I may not. Just know that I am well, the kids are well, and we are doing better than ever (aside from some unfriendly ear infections). Also not a fan of cryptic messages, I'll have to leave you with the news that I have finally been gainfully employed. I promise to post more about it in the near future.

wordless wednesday [happy graduation edition]

because mom's know how to have fun, too.



for the record, i am the only mom in this photo.

(celebrating the evening after my graduation)