• Why I Rarely Visit Family And Friends

    I’ve been asked several times to go out of my way and visit people.  When we first moved to South Florida, it was tough to get out of the house with an infant.  And now with a toddler and an infant, it’s a lot harder.  People always suggest getting together. And I don’t mind, but I like to do it when Jeff is available to come with me.  An Extra Set Of Hands I like to rely on myself for as much as I can, but sometimes I really need an extra set of arms to help with the boys. 

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  • Changes Aren’t Always Welcomed

    Dealing with change can be Going through several changes all at once can drive you mad.  And sometimes the madness can lead you to question things in your life, like the love you have for yourself.  Or worse, the love of those around you.   Overcoming Negative Thoughts I’ve written a few posts on the changes I felt when we first moved to South Florida, and all the changes we went through as a family. But I never mentioned something I held dear to me until recently.  After becoming a SAHM, I felt as though I relied heavily on Jeff. I never saw

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  • Why I Never Regret My Children

    Being home with a toddler and an infant sounds like something straight out of a horror film, and sometimes it may feel that way.  One screams, the other one cries… and then our dog howls. And the moon may or may not be out.  Just the howling is enough to drive someone mad.  But then there are moments of silence. It’s Not That ‘Bad’  You read memes about moms having to deal with temper tantrums, and how certain infants cry so much that you want to pull your hair out. And don’t get me started on the Facebook photos about

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