The Experiment

I promised my husband I was going to do it, so here I go....

I'm going to plan a schedule that covers everything 24/7 for one month! It will tell me what time to wake up, go to bed, take a shower, get out of the house, etc... I have very moody children, and nothing seems to work to keep them happy for very long. I've concluded that it must be me that is the problem because I am the one constant in their life. I think the problem with me is that I have never followed a schedule a day in my life. I can honestly say I've never gotten ready for the day the same way ever! I'm just not a scheduled type of a person. My husband, on the other hand, gets ready the same way every single day, almost to the minute.

Here in is the reason for my experiment. I'm going to schedule every minute of my life for an entire month and see if my children are happier, my home runs more smoothly, I"m happier, and if we are all healthier.

The experiment will start August 1st and end August 31st. I'm going to keep a running log of the schedule and it's effects. At the end of the month we will study the data and see if I need to get my act together and become a scheduled person, or if chaos wins...

Change the World

As a mother we have the single most important responsibility in the world. Raising the nations future. That's why I feel so inadaquate at times. Especially on days when I'm low on patience or just plain in a bad mood. I just want to be the best mother I can be, that's probably why when I'm praying at night I ask God repeatedly to help me. I need His help so much.

I'm lucky to have a husband who'd do just about anything for me. He comes home and puts me back together on days that I've fallen apart.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that motherhood is hard. Really really hard. I'm so thankful for all the women out there willing to share advice, stories, and hugs. I think all women need to know they aren't alone, they aren't the only ones struggling from time to time. There are so many good resources out there. I just read a good article called "Motherly Advice" that suggest some books on taking control and managing your home. I love to stumble upon this kind of stuff. I hope that when I share, I'm able to help someone else.

Most of all I just wanted to say "Thanks Mom".

Family Traditions

My husband loves fireworks! My 2 yr old inherited this trait. We kept the kids up later than usual for the Fourth of July, and took them to see fireworks. It was so much fun. I'm excited that the kids are starting to get old enough that holidays and traditions that we are starting will be memories that they'll always cherish.

Some traditions we have started (and we're still just starting):
Getting a picture with Santa
Fireworks (4th of July)
Easter Egg Hunts
Learning, in depth, about the true meaning of religious holidays
Family Night once a week
Learning the Pledge of Alligence (4th of July)
Calling someone we know in the military and thanking them (4th of July)
Reading together as a family every night
Praying together as a family every night

We will add to these traditions as we get more children, and as they grow older. Traditions are definitely a part of parenthood that is fun and fulfilling.

MomAdvice.com

I was trying to find out if my blog was easy to find if you were searching for it. Well, it's not. But in my search I found a site called MomAdvice.com . Basically it is what I'd like my site to be in my dreams. I love the layout and look of the site, and it is fun and interesting. As for my site, maybe some day.......