Good-bye Winter and HELLO SPRING! I know, I know. I didn't post during winter. In all honesty, the blog didn't make the cut on the priority list. AND THAT'S OK. It's OK to be honest and say that other items on the list have higher priority. However, now that Winter has passed and so have all my busy activities, I am back and ready for flowers, warmer weather, and longer days!
This spring, as I wrap up a class in college and plan for the next class, I am relaxing during this two week break. By break, I mean, catching up on my shows, chores, and motherhood. My children were starting to feel neglected whilst my studies took a front burner place holder in my evening routine. While I learned about grant proposals and how cities maintain sustainability through social, economical, and environmental pathways, my children where learning how to use online math programs, and the development of Colonial Williamsburg.
The sports saga continues as Sister Bear began Ballet and Brother Bear began Gymnastics. Here's where a mom would feel like she failed, but I call it expanding knowledge. Sister Bear wanted to try out gymnastics. While searching the classes, I didn't see an opening. So I signed her up for Ballet. THEN, there was an opening a few days after I registered her for Ballet.... *sigh* so I signed Brother Bear up for it. (insert sad sister bear) Surprisingly, Sister Bear took to Ballet and Tap Dance like a duck to water. She even decided to continue to Advanced Ballet and has a solo in the upcoming performance next month! So what she felt was a negative start, has turned into something she really enjoys and is proud of. I'll take my mom-win now.
I have shifted my life a little into the housing market. It is about time to take the plunge into purchasing my first home. I have toured a few and had several discussions with the right people. So many decisions....who said house buying was fun....they are wrong. It's stressful. I am always fearful that the decision I make will be the wrong one and I don't like making a mistake on something that is over $100,000.
My green thumb is trying to show this spring. I have planted several types of seeds and crossed my fingers as I placed the covered flat in the window sill. My green thumb hasn't proven fruitful in the past, but I haven't killed the pineapple plant I started from scraps last year! So there is hope.
Travel is in the future this spring. I get to visit with Handsome Bear for a long (much needed) weekend away while the cubs are with their dad. No certain plans just yet, but simply being in the same room will certainly help my heart.
What is your best gardening tip? What travel item do you feel is a must-have? Comment below! Thanks for stopping by.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Sunday, March 24, 2019
See Ya Later 2018! Hello 2019!
As we begin to reflect on what happened in 2018, the memories may have been great, sad, or everything in between. For our family, I'd say it was a pretty good year.
Our year in review:
We rang in the new year with my parents watching the ball drop on TV! I was able to catch a pretty memorable video of the last few seconds of 2017.
Then as we got back to our lives together after the holidays with school and work, we decided to spend spring break in Ohio with Handsome Bear and his family. The kids got to meet his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. Plus, we got to adventure to the Cincinnati Zoo.
As school came to a close, the kids flew off to Kansas for some time with their father's parents. My heart always hurts while they are gone for the six weeks, but it's the agreement that we've come to. So I try to make the best of it while they are gone. What did I do? I took two classes and went on vacation with my extended family to the Outer Banks, NC.
While the kids were away, they both aged another year. So when they returned, I surprised them with room make-overs and presents!
The next free day we had, I acclimated them back to the East Coast with a trip to our favorite beach to get their sea legs back. A day of sand and surf just felt like second nature and I couldn't be more happier that day. I certainly plan to have more beach trips in 2019.
As summer began to wind down, my parents and I thought that one last weekend adventure was in need before school started back up. So off to the Blue Ridge Mountains we drove! We settled in a cute Air BnB, off the beaten path (really...it was dirt/gravel/slightly washed out roads) and back in the woods. We met with a co-worker and her family to explore the Luray Caverns for the first time and it was awe-inspiring.
Finished Fall off with a trip with Handsome Bear, back to the blue ridge mountains to see my cousin get married. It was an adventure for sure and an instance where Air BnB wasn't as impressive as we had experienced in the past.
Our year in review:
We rang in the new year with my parents watching the ball drop on TV! I was able to catch a pretty memorable video of the last few seconds of 2017.
Then as we got back to our lives together after the holidays with school and work, we decided to spend spring break in Ohio with Handsome Bear and his family. The kids got to meet his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews. Plus, we got to adventure to the Cincinnati Zoo.
As school came to a close, the kids flew off to Kansas for some time with their father's parents. My heart always hurts while they are gone for the six weeks, but it's the agreement that we've come to. So I try to make the best of it while they are gone. What did I do? I took two classes and went on vacation with my extended family to the Outer Banks, NC.
While the kids were away, they both aged another year. So when they returned, I surprised them with room make-overs and presents!
The next free day we had, I acclimated them back to the East Coast with a trip to our favorite beach to get their sea legs back. A day of sand and surf just felt like second nature and I couldn't be more happier that day. I certainly plan to have more beach trips in 2019.
As summer began to wind down, my parents and I thought that one last weekend adventure was in need before school started back up. So off to the Blue Ridge Mountains we drove! We settled in a cute Air BnB, off the beaten path (really...it was dirt/gravel/slightly washed out roads) and back in the woods. We met with a co-worker and her family to explore the Luray Caverns for the first time and it was awe-inspiring.
Finished Fall off with a trip with Handsome Bear, back to the blue ridge mountains to see my cousin get married. It was an adventure for sure and an instance where Air BnB wasn't as impressive as we had experienced in the past.
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