My Budget

I am having to cut our already pretty tight budget even more due to income changes in the past month. I used to spend roughly $300 a month on household needs. That includes cleaning supplies, diapers, and paper products as well as groceries. But now I am looking to cut that down to around $200. […]

This post is part of “Hi/Lo Thursday” on the Riggs Family Blog. Check our their blog to read everyone else’s “Hi/Lo” posts. My high this week was seeing my oldest child read an entire book by herself for the first time. I was so proud of her. What an accomplishment! Also, we have spent a […]

WOW!

My six year old just told me I was “cool”! Write it down and date it so that in ten years I can show it to her and remind her that I really am COOL! Gotta Love that Girl!

Lots of Giveaways

This is a pretty neat site and she is having a week of give aways, so click on over and join in the fun! http://simplemom.net/

New Website

Here is the link to my new website. My husband has rubbed off on me and has gotten me into webdesign. I am loving it!!! I will continue to post here as well, but I wanted to share the new address with all of you. http://ourheartandhome.com/

What do you do?

What do you do when something so dear to your heart is removed? How do you process these feelings of guilt and sadness? How do you explain it to your children about lost friends and family? At times I am confused and then I pray some more for clarity of mind and peace of my […]

The Last Two Days in Numbers

2 – doctor’s visits 5 – breathing treatments 3 – doses of allergy medicine ?? – puffs of saline spray Countless – Hours of rocking The kids played outside almost all afternoon on Thursday and whatever else was out there made all of their allergies flare up in a huge way. They are wheezing and […]

Almost 4 months!!

What a beautiful baby girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Katherine is now almost 4 months old and is such a joy. She is starting to “talk” back to you and laugh all the time. She rolls over now and LOVES to play on her tummy. Most of my babies thus far haven’t enjoyed tummy time but Kate sure does. […]