Marriage Is A Challenge, But Is It One Worth Taking??

You may (or may not) know that I was actually married for about 6 years.  I got married to my high school sweetheart when I was 18.  It was a young marriage, with us eventually growing apart so much in our thoughts, goals, and expectations -- that after 7 years, I decided to move out and get my own apartment.

It just wasn't working for us anymore...

A few weeks after our 8th anniversary, we finalized our divorce...

Almost 4 years later, I am now back in the mode and the mood for being married once more.  I look at the examples of marriages around me, and sometimes I wonder why I want to be married again.  Then, I see other examples of marriages, that although have their ups and downs, they are both in it for the long haul.  They encourage me to continue with these thoughts of being married one day.

I'm honestly not looking or interested right now, but these are one of the random thoughts that go through my mind from time to time.

My question is...although marriage is a challenge, is it one worth taking? 

The Funniest Stories Always Includes Poop

Have you ever noticed that the funniest stories about toddlers always involve poop?  

Well, I don't know about you, but it's usually where the funniest stories about Micah start for me.  

I am amazed by how many posts I have dedicated to poop.

My faves right now? Definitely Christened by the Poop and A Poopy Morning. These two posts just give you a taste of the funny stories that I have about poop during this mommy tenure.  

That is until...yesterday's poop episode.  

Disclaimer: This is nasty!

Do all Grandmothers Do This?

It's the old argument...you know, the one that keeps popping up every now and then in my posts.  

Grandma drives me nuts!

There's no other way to put it.  

I think she fails to realize that this is my vacation; although, it is work for her.  I didn't come to Florida to shuttle her around everywhere or to tag along to see her friends. I came her to relax and enjoy the time with my lil man.

I wonder sometimes if I will be as aggravating to Micah in the years to come.  I really hope and pray that I have the sense to not drive him crazy.  

I want to encourage him to be free and open and see the world. I don't want to limit him in any way.

I love my mom dearly (think this throughout reading this post).  I mean that's the reason why she drives me nuts.  That love allows me to listen to her and get aggravated in response.

If it was anyone else, I would just simply ignore them.  It's as simple as that!

Sponsor Spotlight

More love for my sponsors...

This week the Spotlight is on Aloted from Super Working Mum! 

Wife and mother, Aloted is a busy woman! Super Working Mum is focused on empowering women and encouraging women to be the best they can be.  

You'll learn tons on Super Working Mum. 

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1st Epic Vacation

The vacation part of the vacation starts today...we are in Florida and enjoying every moment of it.

I don't have to go anywhere in order for me to enjoy this vacation.  I just want to sit around, enjoy the beautiful weather, and enjoy the time with my lil' man.  

All of those things would make my vacation complete.  

And I plan to thoroughly enjoy this vacation...

Flying With a Toddler - Never Again!

Do you remember when I said that May will be vacation month for us? 

Well, I stuck to my guns and I actually did it. 

What's my number one tip for flying with a toddler? DON'T DO IT!!!!

If I could turn back the hands of time, I would never fly with a toddler, especially mine.  

My rambunctious, energetic, and independent toddler wanted to be a big boy and sit in his own seat with and buckle his own seat belt.  If I thought back about his temperament and his independence, I would've bought a whole row of seats just for him to relax and sprawl out. 

But ifs does nothing for the present...it has been quite a journey.

Sponsor Spotlight

I have such great sponsors...so I would love to spotlight my sponsors every week so that they get the recognition they deserve.

My first Sponsor Spotlight is +Jessica Dy at the Wondering Brain. 

Jessica is a full-time working mommy and full time Doctorate student.  Busy, busy, Jessica! She started her blog in January and has busy blogging away ever since.

The Great TV Debate

On Wednesday night, I had a huge debate with Micah over my ability to watch my own television.  

Can you believe that? Now I know what you may be thinking...why am I debating with my 1-year old?

Because he was debating with me!

I was so intrigued by the fact that he was arguing and debating with me that I couldn't fully absorb the fact that I was the Mommy in this situation and can just make things happen, regardless of my little man's decision.

I should've known better though, because Micah always has something up his sleeve.

New Baby, New Man...Why?

The first time I was asked...I was in my hospital bed the day after Micah was born.

The second time I was asked...I was getting help from the nurse on breastfeeding techniques.

The most recent and possibly one millionth time...I was walking into my apartment at the same time as my downstairs neighbor and she asked me.

Can you guess what the question might be?

Day 86 - 92 Our Week in Photos

I'm learning that sometimes pictures can say so much more than words...

So I'm posting these pictures from our week last week, with nothing other than these few words.

We Pulled an All Day-er

If you haven't noticed it before, I love making my lil man happy.  His happiness just brings me complete joy.  

Saturday, I set out to accomplish just that...make Micah happy and see that cute little smile on his face.

  

Mother's Day Giveaway

I'm hosting my very first giveaway!

To celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day, we have scheduled some free license codes for CollageIt Pro (originally priced at $ 29.90).  This Giveaway will be available until May 13, 2013.

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The 20-Minute Tantrum

You may have been wondering why the blogging has slowed down somewhat.

No, I didn't completely fall off the face of the earth...I'm still here and still blogging.

I've just been dealing with the ups and downs of having an almost 2-year old toddler.  Crazy, crazy, crazy times.  Most recently, it has been the major tantrums.  

I'm nowhere near my breaking point or anything, but I must admit - the tantrums can be extremely tiring!

I keep wondering how bad it can become, and when it will finally end. As much as I look forward to its end, I look forward to completely conquering it too!

Guest Blog: Surviving Moves...with children!

Go ahead. Be jealous. I’m moving and I’m not taking my kids with me. Don’t act like you’ve never considered it.

Yes, this is just how this blog post begins...I know you'll enjoy just as much as I do!

My guest blogger today is Diane Laney Fitzpatrick.  She is the mother of three grown children, who live in Florida, Washington, DC., and Moscow, Russia. 

She is a former newspaper reporter and editor, and is the author of “Home Sweet Homes: How Bundt Cakes, Bubble Wrap, and My Accent Helped Me Survive Nine Moves.” 

As of this moment, she has one foot in Jupiter, Fla., and the other foot in San Francisco. And that’s not easy for someone who’s not very limber.

 

 Thank you so much, Diane, for submitting this excellent guest post. 

I'm looking forward to many more to come!