tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20180457014148498982024-03-05T11:10:59.106-05:00moxie madeJenny Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599636393485894780noreply@blogger.comBlogger565125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018045701414849898.post-32527293052205626502013-09-28T19:33:00.000-04:002013-09-28T19:33:01.518-04:00The countdown continues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The launch day is getting closer and I am getting so excited! </div>
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In order to celebrate the final countdown until my shop opens (three days!) I've decided to offer a giveaway!</div>
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The giveaway is going on here, on the blog, as well as through Instagram and Facebook. In order to be entered, I'm asking that you share my countdown picture of the day. You can share it on your blog, on Instagram or on Facebook. Then, you just have to leave me a comment letting me know that you've done it. If you've shared on your blog, you can leave a comment on this post, if you've shared through Instagram, you can come back to my IG (@jsconklin) and leave a comment on my picture or you can share through Facebook and come back to leave a comment on my picture on Facebook. </div>
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Jenny Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599636393485894780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018045701414849898.post-11507553781821929662013-09-23T22:53:00.000-04:002013-09-23T23:02:24.159-04:00what are you aiming for?Back in January I decided to document the boys individually each day. I started taking a photograph of Crews and Tate separately and putting them on Instagram using a specific hashtag for them. You may have seen others doing this as well. I actually got the idea from one of my favorite photographers. I didn't do so well with documenting their firsts. Or keeping their baby books updated. And a lot of the pictures I have of them from their first year are of them together. So, I wanted to switch things up for this year. And, looking back, I am so thankful I chose to do it! It is so sweet to glance back through their pictures and see a snapshot of our year. I absolutely love it. I'm not sure that it will continue next year, in fact it probably won't, but I'm grateful for this year that has been documented daily. <br />
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That's right. We have one hundred days until 2013 is complete. As this number has been approaching, I've been mulling over what I want the last one hundred days of this year to look like. I want my life to be intentional. I want to live each day with meaning. I don't want to look back and think that I wasted one second. That doesn't mean that my life has to be busy. It means that there are healthy margins, that there are lazy days, that there is plenty of time to read books and swing and go for walks on top of working hard. I know that life always gets crazy with the holidays coming. And now, with the new website launching, it's going to be even crazier. </div>
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And, I always find it funny the way God reiterates His point to me. Last week in BSF my lecture leader made the statement, "If you call yourself a woman of God you must be intentional about asking what you're doing with your days and why you're doing it". That has come to mind over and over during the past two weeks. What AM I doing with my days? And WHY am I doing it?</div>
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This was just a portion of his sermon in which he talked about "The Secret Place". He referenced Matthew 6 and the three things Jesus tells us should be done privately (or without trying to be noticed). Giving to the needy, praying and fasting (or sacrificing things to draw closer to Him). Then, he continued to tell us that outward success is dictated by what goes on in our secret life. My favorite point of the sermon was this: "When we see someone's life is successful we can be assured that they are spending time in The Secret Place". When they are successful, as well as their home and their marriage, the relationship they have with their kids and the work of their hands, it is all because they are spending time in The Secret Place. </div>
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Back to what I'm aiming for. If I want to have a life that is successful, I have to figure out what I'm aiming for and then I have to intentionally pursue that with my days.</div>
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And now, I have one hundred days. To finish out this year. And I don't know about you, but I want to finish strong. </div>
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Step one, I'm ordering <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Meaning-Marriage-Complexities-Commitment/dp/0525952470">this book</a>. </div>
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Jenny Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599636393485894780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018045701414849898.post-31449963947651826662013-09-21T11:07:00.003-04:002013-09-21T11:07:51.338-04:00Exciting news!Y'all! I am SO excited to be here this morning! I have been absent from this place for quite a while now. Only writing a post occasionally. And, let's be honest, for a long time it's because I was in survival mode and the blog did not make the cut when my list consisted of: keeping twin babies alive, sleeping, running to maintain my sanity, going on an occasional date night and blogging. Yeah...blogging was at the bottom of the list. <script type="text/javascript">
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But, once I finally got through the chaos that was the first year of the twin's life, I started filling my time with things in addition to my survival list. But, again, the blog was low on the priority list. Hence the sporadic posts. And now, for the last two months, I've been working my hiney off on something super exciting. Something that's been coming for years now but I've finally bit the bullet and made it happen!</div>
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I have a new website coming! On October 1st! My blog will be migrated to jennyconklin.com! And not only will my blog be there, I will also have a Moxie Made shop and my Jenny Conklin Photography galleries! Is it a little crazy and out of the ordinary for me to have all of this on one site? Yes, probably. But it makes the most sense for me right now. </div>
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Now, excuse me while I go lock myself away for the next 10 days getting everything finished up for you to see!</div>
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Happy Saturday, y'all! I hope your weekend is fabulous!</div>
Jenny Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599636393485894780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018045701414849898.post-22688797257115910852013-09-11T21:49:00.000-04:002013-09-11T21:49:04.946-04:00my normal these days.I love having twins. Honestly, I wouldn't trade it for the world! It's an adventure of a lifetime. I know I am so, so blessed. And, I know that so many people would kill to be in my shoes. It has stretched me in more ways than I ever imagined. It has unified Jordan and I so much. We had to learn to work together in everything. How to support each other, work through being frustrated with each other and raise tiny humans together!<script type="text/javascript">
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I thought we had survived the extremely difficult phase. We made it through breast feeding and pumping (my pump - i.e. my third child...) every three hours, getting them to gain weight, figuring out sleeping and schedules, how to travel with two babies and how to conquer Costco and Hobby Lobby. </div>
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It started with a tough morning - nothing huge, just overall it was difficult. Which resulted in my father-in-law taking me to pick up my car (the oil was getting changed) while I cried the whole way there. Poor guy. He handled it really well. As I sat beside him silently, trying to pull it together. But really, let's not get into all that, just needed to set the scene for you...to let you know where my nerves were. SHOT. At 10 a.m.</div>
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After getting my car, the boys and I ran to the post office to send some Moxie Made packages (I've got something exciting in the works! Eeeekkk!). I get both of them out, hold their hands through the parking lot - with my packages under one arm and my clutch under the other arm. We get inside and they proceed to run around in circles in the small area - trying to pull every box and envelope off the display racks. Thankfully, our post office is not super busy and all the mail workers are incredibly sweet. We finally get the packages shipped and head out to the car. </div>
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I had the opportunity to photograph the sweet Trinidad family again this year at the beach. Sweet baby girl #3 is coming in November so it was a fun opportunity to photograph their family before her arrival. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I proceed to curl up in a fetal position and pull the sheets over my head and pretend that it will always be easy like when y'all would lay in the same place that I put you and coo and giggle all while looking adorable and thinking I was the greatest thing since sliced bread. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, I'd say this picture accurately describes what life is going to look like for a while. You both wanted the lawnmower. Ignoring the fact that we have THREE lawnmowers for you to play with, you both NEEDED that one. So, a fight broke out. All out war. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, as I watched from afar all I could do was smile. Well and grab my camera so I could snap a picture. Life is going to be hard as a twin. As exciting and special as it is, it will also come with difficulties. </span></div>
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I have been sewing lots of little girls skirts lately and I'm finally getting around to posting them here! These are adorable with a little t-shirt and I am getting giddy about seeing them worn this fall. I can just imagine a little cardigan over a white tee with one of these skirts and boots for the fall! How adorable. Unfortunately, I don't think this Crews or Tate would look quite as adorable in the getup. But, I know lots of little girls who would! </div>
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If you are looking for a gift for a little girl in your life, let me know! I'd be glad to whip one of these up for you and send it on it's way. If you are looking for a specific color, let me know and I'll email you fabric options! I can also leave off the monogram if you'd prefer that it not have one. </div>
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Thankfully adorable Bennett and her gorgeous mama were willing to model Bennett's Moxie Made skirt so I have some in action shots for you too!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And honestly? It was exhausting because it meant someone had to be right on your heels every second. And it was even scary at times because if I took my eyes off you for one second, you were headed into the water. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is so representative of how I want life to be with y'all. I am so, so glad that you are fearless. God did not create His people to be timid and worried. And I am so thankful that already you are embracing this life that you've been given. For you (and for me) it is going to be exhausting at times. And scary. Just like it was at the beach. But, so much more than that, it's going to be pure joy. </span></div>
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Life is crazy in our neck of the woods. Y'all are all.over.the.place. For real. It's like two tornadoes tearing through my house all the time. I am so thankful for all the life that happens under this roof. Y'all laugh and run and play and cry and eat and sleep and fight and squeal with delight. It's awesome. </div>
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All of that living means that our house typically looks like this. Pretty much in every room. I'm learning, slowly but surely, to be okay with that some days. I'm also learning that y'all are growing and learning and that you need to be kept busy! We are coming up with new games and activities just to keep you entertained for a few minutes. Especially when I can't handle another toy box being dumped out. </div>
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I wouldn't change it for the world! But, I have realized that I better get an action plan, <b>fast!</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's crazy how meaningful this sweet, sweet place has been to your daddy. He spent time every summer at Camp Lurecrest. From the time he was three all the way through college. This place was where he came to know Jesus. Where he became who he is. Every time we visit, I am in awe. I love being there. And I love seeing him back on his old stomping grounds. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I was taking this picture I realized that one of my prayers is that this place becomes just as meaningful in your life. That you spend summers here. That you fall in love with this place just like so many other people have. That you meet Jesus and draw near to Him up on this mountain. </span></div>
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Y'all may remember Rob, Joy and Wells from previous photo shoots. I think one of my favorite things is photographing a family over and over again. I got to take <a href="http://www.moxiemadeblog.com/2012/05/sneak-peek.html">Joy's maternity pictures</a>, <a href="http://www.moxiemadeblog.com/2012/06/sneak-peek-newborn-wells.html">Wells' newborn pictures</a> and photographed his first birthday (need to post those sometime!). And then, I got the opportunity for a one year old photo shoot. Wells is one of the happiest babes ever. He loves his mama and daddy, hates the grass and is super smiley! </div>
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Here are more pictures from <a href="http://www.moxiemadeblog.com/2013/07/sneak-peek-alex-maggies-wedding.html">Alex and Maggie's wedding</a>! Enjoy!</div>
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I had the privilege of photographing the sweetest wedding back in June. Alex and Maggie are both from North Carolina but live in New York City. They had their wedding in Raleigh in a small, southern chapel and their reception at a gorgeous historic home. It was such an incredible celebration. The entire day was perfect down to every detail. And their ceremony? I could go on and on about it. When the doors opened and the bride walked down the aisle, I was completely speechless. It was a breathtaking moment. The music was perfect. The surroundings were perfect. She was stunning. I started to cry (which I typically hold back when I'm photographing a wedding)! I loved every second of it. It was such a blessing to get to capture their day! </div>
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Because I have so many pictures I want to post, I figured I'd post some details first. Tomorrow I'll be back with images of the bridal party and ceremony! Enjoy!</div>
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I've been dying to post these images for a while now! Some of the pictures were used for a birth announcement so I was holding off on posting them until the announcement went out. Well, the announcement has been out for a while and I am finally posting them! </div>
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Unfortunately, when my twins came home from the NICU, I didn't do a good job of photographing them. I was sleep deprived and having a hard time brushing my teeth. I couldn't even think straight enough to take some decent pictures. Thankfully, my sister-in-law came to the rescue and took some newborn pictures for us. But, I was sad to miss the opportunity to photograph newborn twins. Well, recently I got the opportunity when my sweet nephew and niece were born (different sister-in-law:))!</div>
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(This last photo was a snapshot at the end of our session. I think it was Katie's favorite because it exemplifies their personalities perfectly! Hadley is freaking out and Brooks is thinking, "Now you see what I've had to deal with in-utero for the last 9 months")</div>
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As I mentioned in my ideal day post, I've started using Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 dvd as part of my workout rotation. I have found, as irritating as workout videos can be, that Jillian's are a great option for me during this season of life. I need to be able to work out hard for 20-30 minutes and move on. I can't spend hours in the gym or even an hour in my living room. When the boys are sleeping I need to maximize my time to be as productive as possible. With a 25 minute workout, I can fit lots of other things in before they wake up. <br />
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Now, let's talk details. It is a similar concept to her 30 Day Shred. 3 circuits. Each circuit is 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. There are 4 workouts (Week 1, 2, 3 + 4). <br />
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I have been a 30 Day Shred lover for quite some time. Again, because it's effective. But, if I hear Jillian say "I could always use a good chest fly in my life" one more time....I'm going to throw my hand weight through the tv. I need to switch it up. I get bored too easily. <br />
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<li>There are more exercises. There are three strength exercises instead of two in each circuit. This is nice because it doesn't make you feel like you are repeating the same exercise for.ev.er. It helps me stick it out. It's a lot easier to workout even the same muscle group for longer if you're adding variety instead of trying to do even more reps of the same exercise. Does that make any sense? </li>
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When I use these workout videos, I put them on my computer and turn the volume down pretty low while I watch the Today Show on t.v. (or I watch a show on my computer and use the t.v. for the workout). I can still hear when she changes to a new exercise but my focus is somewhere else. It makes the workout fly by. It's a little difficult to do this the very first time you do the video but by the second or third time, you start to remember what's coming next so you don't need to hear all the instructions. It's an easy way to enjoy your workout a little more!</div>
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I hope this helps some of you who are ready for a change from the 30 Day Shred or those who are looking to start somewhere! These types of workouts are a great starting point. They are challenging but can be modified when you're starting out!<br />
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Do y'all have any good workout plans? Would love to hear about them! I hear that Shaun T. (from Insanity) is coming out with T-25. It's a 25 minute workout by the creator of Insanity. I can't wait to look into it when it comes out! </div>
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I <a href="http://www.moxiemadeblog.com/2013/03/a-few-little-secrets.html">wrote a little about my ideal day</a> back in March after I attended the Making Things Happen intensive. The concept of the ideal day has been one of the biggest take-aways for me. Once I actually spent time thinking about and working towards my ideal day, I became fiercely passionate about it and protective over it. So, let's talk a little about what mine looks like and how you can start figuring yours out too.</div>
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Before I even begin to talk about mine, I want to make sure you understand that everyone's ideal day is going to be totally different. There may be aspects of other people's that you imitate but it is okay for yours to be completely different. It should be what works for you. Not what looks good. Or what someone else's looks like. I had to decide that from the beginning. To do what was going to work for me. Even if it didn't look as glamorous or "ideal" as someone else's. </div>
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The second thing that I've learned is that it's totally a work in progress. Your ideal day will change depending on the season of life you're in. And, a major part of that for me stems from the fact that I've got young kiddos. I learned very quickly that when you finally figure out what schedule works for your babies, you have about a week (or less) before that schedule no longer works. So you adjust and spend some trial-and-error days before you finally figure out what works. You enjoy that for a few days or weeks and then you start over again. It's an endless cycle. I know this will get better as my kids get older but for now, our "normal" changes so often that my ideal day will continue to change and adapt to what my responsibilities and requirements are as Mom. I've had to remind myself of this often in order to not become frustrated with myself on the days where my ideal day isn't so...ideal.<br />
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All that to say, I really haven't even figured out my ideal day completely. I've figured out my ideal morning. And part of my ideal night. But during the day, I'm still in the trial-and-error phase. So, it's funny that I'm even coming here to share this with you now, since I haven't gotten it figured out. But, even having a few ideal hours per day makes SUCH A DIFFERENCE. So, I want to encourage you to start figuring it out. Even if you only figure out a part of your ideal day. Write it down. Try it for a few days. Work out the kinks. Then move on to working on a few more hours of your ideal day. I'm telling you, once you start reaping the benefits of the few ideal hours you DO make, you'll become addicted. You'll want to live your whole day like this. Not just parts of it. I'm there now. Protective of what I've figured out so far and anxious to figure out the next part. And so, I'm writing this post now to encourage you to start somewhere and because a few people have said, "Okay, so I liked reading about how important your ideal day is but what does it actually look like?". I had that same question until I heard what other people do during MTH. <br />
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To my alarm going off in my bathroom. This is important. I moved my phone from my bedroom. I don't fall asleep looking at it. And I am forced to get out of the bed when it goes off. No snoozing for me. <br />
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I would love to move this to 6:00 or 6:15. But, I had to start somewhere. In fact, I think I started at 7 a.m. and I've moved it back over time. I am more productive in the mornings so I need to get up early rather than stay up late. And, when I use the boys as my alarm clock, I am not excited to start my day. I always wish they would sleep a little longer so I could sleep a little longer. Instead, I now get up and start my day. Then, when they wake up, I am excited to hear their little laughs and them "talking" to each other. I can go in and excitedly greet them for the day.<br />
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This does not work for everyone. And I didn't think it would work for me. But, I've learned it's the easiest thing to skip on my to do list if I don't get it checked off before the boys wake up. I've also realized this is what gives me enough energy for each day. When I started working on my ideal day, I was doing my bible study first thing. But, I couldn't focus. And, I found that I can fit in my bible study during other times in the day. Where it's not as easy to fit in my workout. </div>
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I also figured out I need to get the best bang for my <s>buck</s>...time. I was super excited about doing the Insanity workouts. I have looked forward to getting the dvds for a long time. Thankfully, a friend let me borrow a few of the workouts before I made the investment. They are <b>SO </b>good. But, they are typically about 45 minutes. 45 minutes used to be a short workout. But, during this season of life, with all that I want to accomplish each day, that is not feasible. I need to be able to work out <i>hard</i> for 25-30 minutes every morning and move on to the next thing. So, I started doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred again. I alternate that with running. I am able to go out for a run in the mornings because Jordan doesn't have to leave for work until 7:40. I used to going for a run with the boys and I loved it. But, it's nice to leave the house without anyone. Just go out and run all by myself. It's also faster because I don't have to load up the babes and deal with the stroller. Plus, it's not so hot at 6:50 in the morning! So I do this a 1-2 days per week and I do a workout dvd the other 4-5 days. I recently got the Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 workout video. I will do a review of that dvd next week. But it's also quick and hard. <br />
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I try to start my mornings this way 6 days per week but I am happy with at least 5 days. Giving myself a day of rest and a "grace day" if I'm not able to do it an additional day that week. We spend lots of weekends out of town and for some reason, I find it more difficult to get up and workout when we're out of town. I'm trying to get better about that. <br />
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Like I said earlier, initially I tried doing this first. But, I learned that I am much more successful at this after I've been up for a little while. During the school year I go to BSF on Thursday mornings so I have questions and a passage to read each day. In April I started a plan to read through the Bible in a year. I have started these plans multiple times but have yet to finish one. I heard an incredible sermon during revival at my parent's church about discipline and I have spent a lot of time since thinking about discipline and the importance it has in all aspects of my life. One of the things that stemmed from this sermon was my decision to read through the Bible in a year. Each morning I read three chapters in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament. Some days this takes less time and some days it takes a little while longer. But, typically it's 20-30 minutes.<br />
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This is the part where having kids forces my ideal day to be flexible. If the boys are still asleep, which <i>most</i> days they are, I take a shower and get ready for the day. This typically does not take long at all. I've learned how to utilize the time they are asleep and quick showers are crucial. I don't spend very much time getting ready each day because I can get so much done while they are asleep!<br />
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I shower quickly, throw on an outfit [typically shorts and a tank top - it's my uniform all summer. a plain target tank and a different color of j. crew shorts - <i>always buy them on clearance! they're inexpensive and they're a staple item - you'll wear them for years! i threw in that little tip for free. you're welcome </i>:)]. I add some mascara and comb through my hair. Then, I'm ready for the day. No drying my hair or putting on lots of makeup. By the end of the day I will be sweaty (we spend a <b>ton </b>of time outside), my hair will be in a ponytail and my clothes will be stained with a little snot or milk or bananas or even poop on the bad days. It is what it is. I don't feel like I'm using my time wisely when I spend tons of time getting ready. But, when I know we will be going somewhere that I need to be a little more dressy, I will wear something different and put on a little extra makeup. But, I've learned to do it all really fast.<br />
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If the boys are awake and not content to play in their cribs for an additional 5 minutes while I shower, I will forgo the shower. It will happen later in the day. During their nap, when Jordan gets home, or after they're in bed. Not a huge deal. I didn't mind showering while they were awake when they were tiny and sat in a bouncy seat or laid on a play mat. But now, they are either throwing the video monitor and sippy cups in the toilet (ahem...thank you, Crews) or trying to pull the shower curtain open and push all the shampoo and body wash bottles in the tub, getting themselves and the bathroom floor soaked all at the same time. It's just not worth it. I'll be dirty for a few extra hours.<br />
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This is where my ideal day gets a little hazy. Once the boys get up, we play for a few minutes. I make a point to sit down in the playroom floor and let the boys wake up slowly. They bring me books to read and lavish me with slobbery kisses. It's a favorite part of my day. I'm always sad when we're in a rush in the mornings. I <b>LOVE</b> slow mornings with them. And, I'm bad to miss out on those opportunities if I don't make a point to just sit and let them run around in the playroom. Being down on their level. They love it and I love it. <br />
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Then, we eat breakfast. While the boys eat, I fix my coffee. I don't want coffee when I finish working out because I'm hot but after my shower I've cooled down enough to be ready for a hot cup of coffee! So, I fix my coffee and breakfast and typically I unload the dishwasher while they eat. It's so much easier to unload it while they are stuck in their highchairs. They like to "help" me unload the dishwasher but really it takes ten times longer and I say no to them five thousand times because they try to grab knives and pull the racks completely out of the dishwasher. It's chaos. But, I realized that if my dishwasher gets unloaded in the morning, my kitchen stays much cleaner throughout the day. It's easy to throw our dishes in there after breakfast and lunch and it's nice to start supper when the sink is cleaned out and I know I can throw the dishes into the dishwasher as I cook. If not, they just pile up throughout the day and it's such a chore to clean the kitchen at the end of the day. I've learned that the state of my kitchen sets the tone for the rest of the house. When it's clean, I'm able and willing to keep the rest of the house clean. When it gets too dirty, it's over. Nothing else stays clean either.<br />
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After this, my days are all different. When I first came home from MTH the boys were still taking 2 - two hour naps per day. So I had four hours a day to work on things. Then, we dropped their morning nap. I held tight to their morning nap as long as I could because I had FOUR HOURS to be productive every day. When we dropped their first nap, their second nap shortened to an hour and a half. It made it super difficult! To go from four hours to work on photography and Moxie Made and house stuff to only an hour and a half...major difference! But, slowly they built back up to 2 hour nap. Even 2.5 hours some days! I'm hoping that we make it to a solid 2.5-3 hour nap each day! A girl can hope, right?<br />
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Because I keep getting stuck in figuring out the middle of my day, I decided to start working backwards. I am now focusing on getting my ideal night worked out. Then, I'm going to work on the middle. <br />
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First, that preparation is key. It has become so apparent that when I go to bed with my house in order, I wake up with my mind in order. Sounds crazy, right? But when the laundry is put away and the dishwasher is running and the playroom has been picked up, I am able to wake up and enjoy the morning. I don't start out feeling behind. I know the boys will have the playroom destroyed again as soon as they wake up. I'll probably find my strainer in the bathtub and my shoes in with the baking sheets. But, for the couple of hours I'm awake after they're in bed and the couple of hours I'm awake before they wake up, I can enjoy it. So, it's worth it!<br />
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Speaking of preparation, supper time is also a night time activity I've had to work on. It is so important to me to cook for my family. Ideally I would cook every night and maybe go out one weekend night only. This is hard for me. Partly because I'm not a super great cook and don't really, really enjoy it. But also because I don't prepare. It is so much easier when I am prepared. So, I've started making it a priority to plan a menu and shop from that (which is not my normal...). Instead of just trying to pull a meal together last minute I know that morning what I am going to cook and I can spend a few minutes during nap time prepping for supper so it's not as easy to skip out on cooking and suggest Chickfila for the third night in a week. So, part of my ideal plan is to cook for my family each night. But, I'm still working out the kinks and getting more disciplined in this area. <br />
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Lastly, I LOVE SLEEP. I don't function well without sleep. I've always been much more productive in the morning. So, if I'm going to get up early, I have to go to bed early. If I stay up late, I end up just sitting on the couch - watching television, reading blogs and eating a bowl of apple jacks. I'm not kidding. Then, I don't want to get up in the mornings. So, I've set my bedtime for 10 p.m. Ideally, I will get ready for bed at 9:30 and spend a few minutes reading before I go to sleep. I started out very strict about this and I've slowly become more relaxed about it. And I've noticed a difference. It's much harder to get up in the mornings and be excited to work out. I have to talk myself into it. So, I've got to get serious about this again. There will be nights when I go to coffee with a girlfriend or spend the night at my parent's house (where everyone is a night owl and stays up playing games). But, I need to adjust for that. Going to bed early (like 9 pm) the next night to make up for it. If not, it catches up with me. Then I'm frustrated. Because I'm tired and unproductive and more easily aggravated. It's not a good combo. <br />
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One of the things Lara suggested when she was talking about the ideal day was closing your eyes and thinking about living the first <b>five minutes</b> of your ideal day. Think about how it makes you feel. Then, think about living the first <b>hour</b> of your ideal day. Then the <b>whole day</b>. Then, think about living <b>a week</b> of ideal days. Then think about that becoming your normal. Your every day. <br />
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Y'all. My life is crazy right now. I never understood when stay-at-home moms would say they were too busy. It just didn't make sense to me. How, if you're home all day everyday with complete control over your schedule, can you not have time for something simple? Like, writing a quick blog post for example. But I am now eating those words. </div>
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Because I am busy. And I'm feeling like I am behind on everything. I finally realized that I am trying to juggle too many balls at once. I start out with a handful and add a few on at a time. Then, before I know it, I'm juggling like twelve balls. And I keep it going for a few days and then all the sudden I realize I've dropped all the balls except like two. Thankfully, I have yet to drop the "keep my humans alive and fed" ball. But, pretty much all the others end up on the ground at some point. Housekeeping, meal planning, being a good wife, Moxie Made, photography, bible reading, being a good friend, daughter, sister. </div>
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Blogging is one ball that I really would like to keep in the air. But, it just seems to be the easiest thing to put off over and over again. When babies need to be fed and bathed and loved and read to. And when pictures need to be edited. And when the house needs to at least not look like a war zone for twenty minutes. The blogging ball gets dropped and doesn't get picked back up for days and weeks and sometimes even a month. And, it's no good. Because really, I never write down anything else. And I like my little corner of the internet. A place for pictures, a place to capture this sweet life I am getting the opportunity to live, a place to maybe help someone or encourage someone along the way. </div>
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So, all that to say, I'm trying to figure out which balls are the most important. Which balls are non-negotiables and which balls I can give myself grace in dropping, knowing that I'll pick them up soon, and maybe even which balls I need to get rid of. </div>
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I want to live every second of this one life to the fullest. Enjoying every second. Working hard and playing hard. But, sometimes in order to do that, you need to juggle fewer balls really well rather than have so many that you're constantly dropping one or two or five. So, I am working on refocusing on what the most important are and building from there. I have a feeling the housekeeping ball is not going to be on that initial list...</div>
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<i>oh, and p.s., none of these pictures were edited. i figured if i spent time trying to get them edited, i'd never actually write the post. </i></div>
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I got to spend some time with the Caballero family a few weeks ago! It was so fun! They were one of the first families I photographed a few years back and I've so enjoyed being able to take pictures of them each year since. </div>
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Jana asked us to take a picture like I had taken of them back in 2011. It's so interesting to compare the two! The kiddos have grown so much!</div>
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He turned 90 in January and lived an incredible life. I know he was ready to be united with Jesus and dancing on streets of gold. Because of all of this, I am celebrating his life. But, I am also so, so sad.</div>
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I am grateful that Crews and Tate had the opportunity to meet him. But, sad that they will not remember him. I am sad that I will never again hear him say, "I love you and appreciate you" as I hug him goodbye (which he did ev.ery.time I left). I will never hear him "Amen" a good song by the choir at church. I will never stop by on my way into town.</div>
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Back in February I got to take <a href="http://www.moxiemadeblog.com/2013/02/maternity-sneak-peek-april-chris.html">April's maternity pictures</a>, then a couple of weeks ago I was able to spend a few hours with Miss Carmen. She was six days old for her session. She was all kinds of squishy and lovable. Definitely a perk of my job :) Enjoy the sneak peek!</div>
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I got to spend an evening last week with Miss Chelsea. She is graduating this year and it was so fun to spend the evening with her - hearing about her plans for the summer and this year, traipsing through the woods and laughing quite a bit. It was super fun! Here's a quick sneak peek of a few pictures from our session. Enjoy!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey y'all! How about a list of a few favorite things for today? There is no rhyme or reason to my list - just some things I've been enjoying lately that I thought you might be interested in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Camelbak Eddy water bottle: Y'all. I love this water bottle. I drink so much more water using this bottle. I know that sounds crazy but something about using a straw makes me drink it a lot more quickly. So, I'm able to get in at least about 3 liters a day. It's great. You should try one. The Easter Bunny got mine at Target :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Wild Riceworks Sea Salt and Black Sesame Chips: Speaking of chips. These are my favorite to eat with the black bean hummus. I got these at BJs too but they also have them at Walmart and Target (I think). It's so good with hummus or salsa but they are also really good plain. They have different flavors but I've never gotten any of the others because these are so good. I'm sure the others are great too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap (Peppermint): I bought a bottle of this a few years ago when I was in Boone and I use it all the time. I use it to wash my face everyday and man, it wakes you up! It makes your face tingle. I also use it to scrub my bathtub. It gets soap scum off immediately. And, I haven't tried it for this but I know lots of people use it for cleaning their produce. I'm telling you, it works for everything. I bought mine at the Mast General Store but they have started carrying it in Target! And, I noticed recently that they also carry some for babies now!</span></div>
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Sorry for the long intro. This was not my purpose in coming here this morning. But, I just felt like I should give you a little background info. </div>
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So, one of the things that you can pick up each week in addition to your lesson is a Home Training Lesson (the yellow sheets that they offer out in the lobby). There are typically some great ideas of how to parent you kids. Offering thoughts on how to interact, discipline, encourage them, etc. I don't always make the time to read mine because, let's be honest, some weeks I'm doing good to get the lesson done and the notes read. But, this week someone in our small group mentioned it. She picked if up before classes started and happened to skim over it. There was a checklist on the back that she said was fabulous. So, I grabbed one after lecture and quickly realized that she was right! The list is so good. It's a checklist of things parents should be doing every day. </div>
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Now, before I post it I want to say something. As soon as I skimmed it, I started picking out all the things that I am not doing consistently enough or well enough. But I quickly realized, this should be an encouragement to me! Not something to beat me up about what I'm not doing well. I should be spurred on to add to the things that I'm already doing. And I should find comfort and encouragement knowing that God is honoring the things I am doing because he specifically tells us to do these things (there are verses that support each item on the checklist). How awesome! Some days when the days are long and I don't have enough patience or energy left, I am encouraged to know that the work I am doing is not in vain. I am training up young men of God. Providing them with the tools to live a life worthy of their calling. So, I am encouraged! Knowing that there are additional things that I can do to impact their lives and wanting to stretch and grow in order to bless them and honor God in this thing called motherhood.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 20pt;">A Parent’s Checklist<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Hugged my child and told him, “I love you” (Luke 15:20)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Prayed specifically for my child (1 Chronicles 29:19a)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Listened carefully when my child wanted to talk (Mathew 18:5)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Discussed God with my child (Deuteronomy 4:9-10)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Expected obedience from my child (1 Timothy 3:4)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Exhibited patience with my child (1 Corinthians 13:4)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Sang or listened to music with my child (Psalm 8:2)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Spoke about his father/mother with loving respect (Colossians 3:18-19)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Did not expect behavior beyond his or her age capabilities (1 Corinthians 13:11)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Wingdings;">o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Avoided punishing my child when I was angry (Psalm 103:8-14)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Now, I know that it's a lot. But, there are probably many on this list that you already do. Intentionally or maybe even unintentionally (which, how cool is that, that God can use even things that we unintentionally do to impact our kids! - encouraging and convicting :))</div>
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So, here's my plan. I printed a few of these on a smaller piece of paper (to fit inside my planner) and have I plan to use them for the next week or so. For the first few days I plan to check off these items at the end of the day. Not referring to the list constantly to see what I still need to do for the day (I'm afraid that would end up looking a little something like this: "Okay, Crews and Tate - now we're going to sing...ready? This little light of mine...laalaalaa until the song is finished - and by the way, I was supposed to give you some responsibility - so how about you put this book away. Oh and let's have a tickle fight right quick so I can check off the laughter one. -- All within five minutes...I'm thinking that's not the point of this list :)) . </div>
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After the first few days I'm hoping to choose a couple that consistently haven't been checked off and be intentional to add that into my day. Over time I am hoping to make a habit of the majority of these. They are really phenomenal ideas. And really? This motherhood thing is a priority. A top priority. So I should some time figuring out how to be best at this job. </div>
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I guess we can consider this "professional development" :)</div>
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So, I should probably wait until Mother's Day to post this but it is on my heart tonight so I wanted to go ahead and post it :)</div>
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I can't beging to explain how grateful I am for my mom. </div>
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I have needed my mom more so than ever before in my new role as a mom.</div>
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My mom always said that when I was born, everyone rushed straight over to see me, the new baby. But, she vividly remembers her mom rushing over to check on her. She wanted to make sure her baby was okay.</div>
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And then same thing happened When the twins arrived. Everyone was dying to get down to the NICU but before my mom could head down the hall she had to come check on me. And actually, while I was in the hospital, she spent more time in my room than in the NICU. </div>
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She had been my biggest supporter since Day One.</div>
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When I told her I was considering cloth diapers, she never flinched a muscle. And believe me, I watched for her reaction. I wanted to see how she really felt about it. And I knew, I would be able to tell in the split second after I told her. Of course I knew she'd tell me that I should do whatever I thought was best, but I wanted to know her true reaction. And she didn't think twice before telling me she thought I could handle it. She immediately wanted to know how they worked and what the process looked like. Being as supportive as possible.</div>
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And the same thing happened when we talked about me staying at home. She has worked full-time for the majority of my childhood and was a wonderful mom. But, I felt like I should stay at home. And never once did she react in a way to make me feel as though that was not a good decision.</div>
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Time after time, she has been supportive. </div>
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And, she is so intentional about the time we spend together. Looking out for me. Which, to be completely honest, is really nice. As soon as you have babies, life completely changes. You are no longer responsible for only you. Ever. You are always thinking about their schedule and feeds and baths and diapers and, and, and...the list could go on. But honestly, as Mama, you are the go to person. The one who has the answers. About where the video monitor is packed and when they should eat again and whether they burped after they ate and why they're fussy. And, there is very little [as in almost none] time that you have to yourself. </div>
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But, praise the Lord for my mama. She has given this worn out mama some rest. She came a few weekends ago so I could go to a multiples consignment sale. She told me to run whatever errands I needed to while I was out. So, I decided to stop by TJ Maxx. Well, I ended up spending like two hours [TWO WHOLE UNITERRUPTED HOURS] in TJ Maxx. Browsing the home goods. Then looking at the clothes. Then going over to browse the baby clothes. Then the shoes and bags. I mean, it was wonderful! I texted her and told her what a gift it was for me to be able to spend this time. And she responded telling me what a gift it was for her to keep my boys. </div>
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Okay, so I never finished my post. But, over a year later I feel this way even more. She has been there through every stage of this journey. And, although we do things differently, she supports how I choose to raise my boys. Never making me the bad guy by saying, "your mommy says we can't do that or can't eat that" or trying to discourage me on what I've decided is important. It's such.a.blessing. Seriously. And even more of a blessing, she <b>cherishes</b> my boys. I mean like misses them when she doesn't see them for more than a few days - can't wait to get her hands on them - begs to keep them - that kind of cherish. It's such a blessing to know that when she offers to keep them it's not putting her out. She LOVES it. I am oh so grateful for this. <br />
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I always knew she was fabulous. Really, I did. But I had no idea JUST how fabulous she was until I became a mother myself. It's like we connected on a whole knew level. And I am so grateful for the way our relationship has become stronger and deeper and the way I appreciate her so much more than I ever have before.</div>
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Mom, thank you for everything. You have loved me well. You have taught me well. I'm the most blessed gal in the world. Love you.</div>
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Y'all. Life is so good right now. But, it's also crazy. This season of life is so sweet but it involves two 18 month old little monsters running around, dragging every pot and pan out of the cabinets, surfing on cookie sheets, flipping off furniture and unfolding every piece of clothing that gets folded. </div>
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This means that in order for me to keep our house somewhat tidy, I am either cleaning up ALL DAY or we are out of the house for the day. I realize that none of this really matters. Or at least that's what people say. But, when your reality looks like the pictures below...you get to the point where you realize it might matter a teeny little bit. </div>
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I finally came to the realization that I can do one of two things during nap time. I can spend it cleaning and have a spotless house...well, at least until the boys wake up. Or, I can spend it getting things done. </div>
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Today, for example, was a monogram day. I had a few things for different people that I needed to get done so I decided to focus on getting all of it done today. This means that our house was pure chaos. Like, a mad house. Seriously.</div>
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In fact, it was so bad at 5 p.m. that when I heard Jordan pull in, I jumped up and ran to the door. And before I let him come in, I explained what I have finally figured out...clean house or productive day. One or the other. It can't be both. Or if it can, someone needs to hook me up with all the detail about how they make that happen!</div>
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But, at the end of the day, the house has been tided (thanks, Jordan!), the babes laughed and were read to and snuggled, and my monogramming is finished. Oh, and I feel like my day was so much more productive than it is on the days I spend time sorting balls from blocks twelve million times.</div>
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Happy Wednesday! Hope y'all are having a great week!Jenny Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07599636393485894780noreply@blogger.com0