You certainly have your plate full! Sometimes we have these chaotic seasons where all things converge at the same time. I have been there too. I usually get it done but there are sacrifices to be made. Thankfully it calms down. Just continue to put God first, Spouse and family next. My shortcomings are many, but the greatest is I am a worrier. I have to continually remind myself God’s got this! I am excited to see your new home, hang in there! You are more than enough!
I have been following along for quite some time but am usually too busy to comment. I can totally relate to the crazy life. I am sitting in front of my computer studying for a test at school tonight. We too are in the middle of a house reno but not nearly the capacity of yours. We have been living with my soon to be in laws for the past 2 years and our house is almost done thankfully. Because of location the kids are in a different school so I have to make 4 trips to the new school daily on top of painting, being there for installs, ordering and picking things up, doing school work myself and reading/homework for my daughter. You are such an inspiration and have given me hope when I feel like there is none. Your faith in God has made me realize that I need to put more energy into my faith and put Him first. He has a bigger plan for us all and I am blessed to be where I am today. Your stories are always so wonderful and I look forward to seeing you dream home come full circle.
This too shall pass. None of us have it together… at least nobody i know. The door color should be black or charcoal to play off the ceiling and it will look amazing with that light fixture you chose. Boom! Solved that for you my dear! Haha. I, too, am a designer and I still test my ideas and play. I don’t think any of us get it right the first time all the time. Can’t wait to see how this comes together. I know you will do great!
Don’t live your life, raise your kids or base your marriage on what you perceive others do. March to your own drummer and revel in your life! Comparison is never accurate. Growing up I would envy the families I perceived as perfect because mine was not. Years later I learned of the nasty things that were going on in those perfect lives and how relationships were ruined. My imperfect family is still together and loving each other. Fast forward to growing my own family, which was imperfect but marched to our own drummer, and my now adult children tell me of the things I did right raising them and making a family. So, march on! My shortcomings are too great to list. My biggest thing I wish I had done better at a younger age was to care for myself better.
I’ve been feeling bad that I have not started on switching the decorations fro Fall, ironed a basket full of clothes, finished sewing pillow covers, and cooked any dishes. My husb is in the middle of changing our kitchen backsplash and he’s doing a marvelous job but it also means I can’t cook too much in the kitchen or I’ll end up possibly having some grout as fiber in some of our meals. Ha! I’m glad you reminded me that I’m not alone in the struggle at times.
I love that you share so openly and honestly on your blog! You are such an inspiration and I look forward to every post. To make you feel better – I am not going through a home renovation and it is not dress-up week at school, but yet I somehow still haven’t managed to put away the table filled with cups, plates, and utensils from a party we had. 4 weeks ago! It’s only a phase right?!
My 2.5 year old has suddenly decided to jump off the nap train and to get a little quiet time to work on my blog or clean or just have a second to myself, I’ve been breaking out the iPad (A LOT) to keep her occupied. Bad mom status. Oh and I’m a huge worrier/stresser. Its a terrible trait.
B, but you are doing it! And I am loving to watch it all 😉 I have been lax on some of my hygiene lately but I won’t leave the exact details here haha! I found my husband wearing a pair of underwear I didn’t even know he had anymore from maybe 1972 and asked why- he sweetly told me it was because it was the only ones that were clean. He has been making my dinner and bringing it to my office most nights. I put on yoga pants the other days instead of the ratty, oversized sweats I have come to live in and it got a compliment as thought I had dressed up. For freaking yoga pants haha. I meant to pay bills two weeks ago and they are still staring at me on my desk. And, I had to break it to Dave that we were going to be able to go on our first trip we had been planning in literally years – because my regular work is too nuts right now. B, if you fall apart, I will fall apart right with you. You were meant to be a “do-er” and you are “doing” it all so well. Keep going <3
You are awesome sweet mama! Keep going just like you are going! You have a beautiful family, sweet girls inside AND out, an awesome marriage, AND you are always a great friend! You are doing life right!
Things are crazy, but what a beautiful gift you and Mark give the girls everyday…they are watching and learning from you chasing your dreams and conquering the world doing what you love!
No, your kids won’t hate you for yearbook pics. Those will be the ones they look back in and y’all can laugh about it! If you find the library books, please see if ours are there too. (And my kids are in 8th and 12th grades…how do they lose the books?!?) Congratulations on all that’s going on in your life!!
Confession: I’ve been running on mommy fumes this week. Two nights ago, I gave the girls dinner & baths before 5:30 then told them it was “Alaska Day” when they asked why they were going to bed while it was still light outside. P.S. Love your ideas. You’ve inspired me to add color and fun to my house and we love it.
My family (all 5 of us) have had the stomach virus one after another. We are officially on day 8 and I’m pretty sure I’m going to lose all of my hair before it is said and done. My son missed his picture day from being so sick and I just took on a new client at work – I am wondering whether or not I’ve lost my mind.
So I understand! This post made my day! It’s nice to know you are not alone in the craziness. You are awesome and I truly enjoy your posts! Thank you for being a light in this momma’s life!
Same thing happens to me ALL the time! I am a teacher and my husband is an associate principal and athletic director, so I do most thing by myself! Getting everyone ready in the morning, lunches pack, car pools to soccer and gymnastics, plus finishing my masters! Last night I ended up crying in the chair while getting my haircut because we were late to soccer! All because I had a 3 year old that wouldn’t eat dinner and go to the bathroom before we left and another one that couldn’t find her cleats! Got to soccer, ran across the field with the little one screaming because she didn’t feel like walking!!! Glad to know I am not the only one! But after a long day, I love sitting and reading your blogs!! Makes me feel happy and I love seeing what you are up to with the new house!
And the day before I gave my daughter my lunch and had to email her teacher and tell her to buy lunch because she couldn’t eat mine ( needed to be microwaved) and I pretty much told my daughter to suck it up and carry her heavy backpack! Didn’t dawn on me that it was heavy because she had my lunch which contained 2 bottles of water and a Sprite!
I am so happy to hear I am not alone in being a hot mess most of the time! I just returned to work after being a stay at home mom for 2 years and now I can’t seem to get the laundry, grocery shopping , dishes and cooking all caught up. Add helping my 9 year old do homework and it’s enough to make me pull my hair out! I pray a magic fairy comes to my house when I leave everyday! I try to remind myself it will be ok and if I get to give my girl hugs every night and kiss my hubby goodnight it will all be ok. My pastor once said nobody is perfect but this life is perfect for you so just live it! I like that advice! Many blessing to you and your family Brittany!
So not only did this post make me feel better but all the comments too! It’s nice to know that we are all going through the crazy in one way or another! I think like many others I try to be superwoman and work, cook, clean, take care of the kids and put myself down when I didn’t get to the laundry or maybe the foyer isn’t as clean as I’d like it. But shoot, my kid survived the day so that’s something right? Lol….we’re all doing our best and that’s all we can do. You’re doing amazing and you are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us, it can’t be easy, but it is so easy these days to look at social media and ASSUME everyone has it all together when the exact opposite is really the truth.
LOVE IT. You are adorable and funny! Couldn’t ask for more in a blogger, or friend for that matter! My confessions: 1) my son fell asleep in the car on the way home from shopping today, peed his pants while he slept, and I didn’t want to wake him so I laid a towel on the bed and laid him on that instead of changing him. Lol 2) I moved all of my green books from the mantle to the top of my tv armoire. When I stood on a chair to put them up there I noticed how ridiculously dusty it was, and instead of wiping it down first I just put the books on top of the dust. Lol 3) I wish I was with you in NYC! Boo hoo!
B, you’re amazing but I feel your pain and I’m right there with you!! Sitting here on my couch in tears reading this post and feeling just like everyone else here with more issues on my plate than I can even wrap my brain around at the moment!! None of us can do it all so just remember that you are in a season of life and that our amazing God has you exactly where he wants you!! Your sweet girls won’t remember when they are 15 about picture day (or you will all look back and laugh lol) and they probably love eating out every night (I know I do, haha!) so please don’t sweat the small stuff…I know you’re not!! I feel blessed to know you and thank you for sharing your life with us! You’re a special, special girl and I just love you to pieces!! Now, with all of that said, I just wish I were in NYC with you and Shauna right now so I’m hoping and praying for next year❤️ Give yourself and big hug and brush this off because you’re doing great!!! Love you!! Xoxo
All you have to do is remember that the important things are in check. You, your husband and your girls are healthy. You have a roof over your head,(I know it’s a rental, but a roof nonetheless,) and even though it’s not your home cooked meals, they are cooked and your eating. I’m sure it’s all stressful right now and you wish you could split yourself in half. we all go through those seasons for different reasons. Sometimes you just have to breath and know that there is a God who will see you through. And… He will! I think you’ve got this!!! Everything is looking so beautiful. I think you should pat yourself on the back!
Thank you for your honesty and reality check! I love your blog! Confessions…. Giving both kids lunchables for school instead of packing a healthy lunch.
Girl! You’ve got a lot on your plate and doing your best! Keep your head up sister!!!! Outsourcing sounds like the best thing you could do for you and your family. No shame!!!!!! Praying for you!
And ps. My shortcomings of the week: leaving the fridge totally empty minus a few beers and condiments and having surgery the next day making my husband grocery shop and cook…. WOOPSIES
You are such a doll! I am so happy for you and where your career is going. My confession- I have been working my bootie off on the daily with my bedding company and it is the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life! My kids homeschool, but when I’m trying to design a crib set and my child asks a question 10 times in 10 minutes-I want to scream and run to someplace quiet to work!!! Then, at the end of the day I will feel like a horrible mom!! Ughhhh balance is sooooo hard!!!!
I think it’s awesome that the school picture is going to turn out messy. You can look back in 10 years and smile instantly when you recall the craziness of that moment in your lives. You probably won’t remember what was going on during all the other school pictures–where they are perfectly groomed. But this year you will absolutely remember the day, the circumstance and the messiness and you will look back on the time fondly. I promise. (I have 5 kids, oldest is 17, youngest is 7. We have some school pictures that are real doozies but that is half the fun.)
Thanks for being so real! Definitely there with you on the crazy farm. In fact, I don’t even know where to begin with my confessions of what’s crazy with me. I have bins and bins of paper that need to be sorted through and a stack of stuff waiting to be taken to a charity on my bedroom floor… it’s been there for a month. Ugh! And I don’t even have small children. Ugh! Again. Have fun in New York!! Always love my time there!
Oh girl! It’s all about survival at this point. * I forgot, yes FORGOT, my shoes not one but 2(!!!!!)days last week when taking the kids to activities. * I haven’t grocery shopped in a month. * We have been eating Dairy Queen at least twice a week, if not three times, since we now have gymnastics and baseball. * I still haven’t caught up on laundry from 2007. * I also only washed my hair once last week. I usually wash it 2-3 times. I even posed the question “How much dry shampoo can one use before they MUST wash their hair?”. I decided it was when I would brush my hair and a big puff of powder was surrounding me. * I haven’t made any beds in over a month. Man, the list goes on and on and on. We all just do the best we can and at the end of the day if everyone is still alive and well, then call it mission of the day accomplished.
Brittany, This post was just what I needed today! You never know when your transparency is going to bless someone else! Lately I’ve been feeling like a horrible mom and wife because I see so many others that I know that just seem so put together and I’ve been lucky to get out of my built in underwear shorts during the week, serve something other than a grilled cheese and canned soup or make sure the dog child has some food and water ….oh and take my hair out of a top knot! I’m busy busy busy but I stop in those moments to tell my sweet girls I love them and text my hubby how much he means to me. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone in this (and the others who shared their confessions
Hi, Brittany! I’ve been around since the days of Addison’s Wonderland but I’ve never commented on anything. I love that you are so honest and open. I’m an un-put together mess right now…going through the hardest season I’ve ever been through and it’s hard to scroll through Instagram and Facebook and look at “perfect” houses and children and marriages and vacations when it feels like my whole life is falling apart. So thank you for being honest. Another thing-your post on your weight loss got me motivated and inspired…down 5 lbs. 🙂 it’s not a lot but it’s a start.
Addison, any chance your school does a picture makeup day?? Ours does. For kids who were absent. Or if you just weren’t happy with the result. I’m definitely taking advantage since my oldest son looks like a terrified beaver in his picture.
Christy Ennis says
You certainly have your plate full! Sometimes we have these chaotic seasons where all things converge at the same time. I have been there too. I usually get it done but there are sacrifices to be made. Thankfully it calms down. Just continue to put God first, Spouse and family next. My shortcomings are many, but the greatest is I am a worrier. I have to continually remind myself God’s got this! I am excited to see your new home, hang in there! You are more than enough!
Brittany Hayes says
That is like the sweetest thing ever! Honestly thank you SO much! God bless you and your family! XOXO
Ashley says
I have been following along for quite some time but am usually too busy to comment. I can totally relate to the crazy life. I am sitting in front of my computer studying for a test at school tonight. We too are in the middle of a house reno but not nearly the capacity of yours. We have been living with my soon to be in laws for the past 2 years and our house is almost done thankfully. Because of location the kids are in a different school so I have to make 4 trips to the new school daily on top of painting, being there for installs, ordering and picking things up, doing school work myself and reading/homework for my daughter. You are such an inspiration and have given me hope when I feel like there is none. Your faith in God has made me realize that I need to put more energy into my faith and put Him first. He has a bigger plan for us all and I am blessed to be where I am today. Your stories are always so wonderful and I look forward to seeing you dream home come full circle.
Kristi says
This too shall pass. None of us have it together… at least nobody i know. The door color should be black or charcoal to play off the ceiling and it will look amazing with that light fixture you chose. Boom! Solved that for you my dear! Haha. I, too, am a designer and I still test my ideas and play. I don’t think any of us get it right the first time all the time. Can’t wait to see how this comes together. I know you will do great!
Kathie says
Don’t live your life, raise your kids or base your marriage on what you perceive others do. March to your own drummer and revel in your life! Comparison is never accurate. Growing up I would envy the families I perceived as perfect because mine was not. Years later I learned of the nasty things that were going on in those perfect lives and how relationships were ruined. My imperfect family is still together and loving each other. Fast forward to growing my own family, which was imperfect but marched to our own drummer, and my now adult children tell me of the things I did right raising them and making a family. So, march on! My shortcomings are too great to list. My biggest thing I wish I had done better at a younger age was to care for myself better.
Debbie says
I’ve been feeling bad that I have not started on switching the decorations fro Fall, ironed a basket full of clothes, finished sewing pillow covers, and cooked any dishes. My husb is in the middle of changing our kitchen backsplash and he’s doing a marvelous job but it also means I can’t cook too much in the kitchen or I’ll end up possibly having some grout as fiber in some of our meals. Ha! I’m glad you reminded me that I’m not alone in the struggle at times.
Kari says
I love that you share so openly and honestly on your blog! You are such an inspiration and I look forward to every post. To make you feel better – I am not going through a home renovation and it is not dress-up week at school, but yet I somehow still haven’t managed to put away the table filled with cups, plates, and utensils from a party we had. 4 weeks ago! It’s only a phase right?!
Jordan | A Blue Nest says
My 2.5 year old has suddenly decided to jump off the nap train and to get a little quiet time to work on my blog or clean or just have a second to myself, I’ve been breaking out the iPad (A LOT) to keep her occupied. Bad mom status. Oh and I’m a huge worrier/stresser. Its a terrible trait.
Kelley Nan says
B, but you are doing it! And I am loving to watch it all 😉 I have been lax on some of my hygiene lately but I won’t leave the exact details here haha! I found my husband wearing a pair of underwear I didn’t even know he had anymore from maybe 1972 and asked why- he sweetly told me it was because it was the only ones that were clean. He has been making my dinner and bringing it to my office most nights. I put on yoga pants the other days instead of the ratty, oversized sweats I have come to live in and it got a compliment as thought I had dressed up. For freaking yoga pants haha. I meant to pay bills two weeks ago and they are still staring at me on my desk. And, I had to break it to Dave that we were going to be able to go on our first trip we had been planning in literally years – because my regular work is too nuts right now. B, if you fall apart, I will fall apart right with you. You were meant to be a “do-er” and you are “doing” it all so well. Keep going <3
Randi says
You are awesome sweet mama! Keep going just like you are going! You have a beautiful family, sweet girls inside AND out, an awesome marriage, AND you are always a great friend! You are doing life right!
Things are crazy, but what a beautiful gift you and Mark give the girls everyday…they are watching and learning from you chasing your dreams and conquering the world doing what you love!
Proud of you pretty lady!!
Haneen Matt says
Kelley!!! Lol!!!! Love the yoga pants compliment story!!!
Stacy P. says
No, your kids won’t hate you for yearbook pics. Those will be the ones they look back in and y’all can laugh about it!
If you find the library books, please see if ours are there too. (And my kids are in 8th and 12th grades…how do they lose the books?!?)
Congratulations on all that’s going on in your life!!
Tammy Lucier says
I seriously love you. Thank you for admitting you are…NORMAL!
Alexa says
Confession: I’ve been running on mommy fumes this week. Two nights ago, I gave the girls dinner & baths before 5:30 then told them it was “Alaska Day” when they asked why they were going to bed while it was still light outside. P.S. Love your ideas. You’ve inspired me to add color and fun to my house and we love it.
Janice says
This made me LOL! Alaska day.
Elyse Johnson says
Oh I feel your pain the last 7 days!
My family (all 5 of us) have had the stomach virus one after another. We are officially on day 8 and I’m pretty sure I’m going to lose all of my hair before it is said and done. My son missed his picture day from being so sick and I just took on a new client at work – I am wondering whether or not I’ve lost my mind.
So I understand! This post made my day! It’s nice to know you are not alone in the craziness. You are awesome and I truly enjoy your posts! Thank you for being a light in this momma’s life!
Allyson Weitzel says
Same thing happens to me ALL the time! I am a teacher and my husband is an associate principal and athletic director, so I do most thing by myself! Getting everyone ready in the morning, lunches pack, car pools to soccer and gymnastics, plus finishing my masters! Last night I ended up crying in the chair while getting my haircut because we were late to soccer! All because I had a 3 year old that wouldn’t eat dinner and go to the bathroom before we left and another one that couldn’t find her cleats! Got to soccer, ran across the field with the little one screaming because she didn’t feel like walking!!! Glad to know I am not the only one! But after a long day, I love sitting and reading your blogs!! Makes me feel happy and I love seeing what you are up to with the new house!
Allyson Weitzel says
And the day before I gave my daughter my lunch and had to email her teacher and tell her to buy lunch because she couldn’t eat mine ( needed to be microwaved) and I pretty much told my daughter to suck it up and carry her heavy backpack! Didn’t dawn on me that it was heavy because she had my lunch which contained 2 bottles of water and a Sprite!
Jackie says
I am so happy to hear I am not alone in being a hot mess most of the time! I just returned to work after being a stay at home mom for 2 years and now I can’t seem to get the laundry, grocery shopping , dishes and cooking all caught up. Add helping my 9 year old do homework and it’s enough to make me pull my hair out! I pray a magic fairy comes to my house when I leave everyday! I try to remind myself it will be ok and if I get to give my girl hugs every night and kiss my hubby goodnight it will all be ok. My pastor once said nobody is perfect but this life is perfect for you so just live it! I like that advice!
Many blessing to you and your family Brittany!
Jennifer says
So not only did this post make me feel better but all the comments too! It’s nice to know that we are all going through the crazy in one way or another! I think like many others I try to be superwoman and work, cook, clean, take care of the kids and put myself down when I didn’t get to the laundry or maybe the foyer isn’t as clean as I’d like it. But shoot, my kid survived the day so that’s something right? Lol….we’re all doing our best and that’s all we can do. You’re doing amazing and you are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us, it can’t be easy, but it is so easy these days to look at social media and ASSUME everyone has it all together when the exact opposite is really the truth.
Haneen Matt says
LOVE IT. You are adorable and funny! Couldn’t ask for more in a blogger, or friend for that matter! My confessions: 1) my son fell asleep in the car on the way home from shopping today, peed his pants while he slept, and I didn’t want to wake him so I laid a towel on the bed and laid him on that instead of changing him. Lol 2) I moved all of my green books from the mantle to the top of my tv armoire. When I stood on a chair to put them up there I noticed how ridiculously dusty it was, and instead of wiping it down first I just put the books on top of the dust. Lol 3) I wish I was with you in NYC! Boo hoo!
Bree says
B, you’re amazing but I feel your pain and I’m right there with you!! Sitting here on my couch in tears reading this post and feeling just like everyone else here with more issues on my plate than I can even wrap my brain around at the moment!! None of us can do it all so just remember that you are in a season of life and that our amazing God has you exactly where he wants you!! Your sweet girls won’t remember when they are 15 about picture day (or you will all look back and laugh lol) and they probably love eating out every night (I know I do, haha!) so please don’t sweat the small stuff…I know you’re not!! I feel blessed to know you and thank you for sharing your life with us! You’re a special, special girl and I just love you to pieces!! Now, with all of that said, I just wish I were in NYC with you and Shauna right now so I’m hoping and praying for next year❤️ Give yourself and big hug and brush this off because you’re doing great!!! Love you!! Xoxo
Cathy says
All you have to do is remember that the important things are in check. You, your husband and your girls are healthy. You have a roof over your head,(I know it’s a rental, but a roof nonetheless,) and even though it’s not your home cooked meals, they are cooked and your eating. I’m sure it’s all stressful right now and you wish you could split yourself in half. we all go through those seasons for different reasons. Sometimes you just have to breath and know that there is a God who will see you through. And… He will! I think you’ve got this!!! Everything is looking so beautiful. I think you should pat yourself on the back!
Carrie Tremont says
Thank you for your honesty and reality check! I love your blog! Confessions…. Giving both kids lunchables for school instead of packing a healthy lunch.
Sam says
Laundry to laundromat = brilliant!
Ashley Minor says
Girl! You’ve got a lot on your plate and doing your best! Keep your head up sister!!!! Outsourcing sounds like the best thing you could do for you and your family. No shame!!!!!! Praying for you!
And ps. My shortcomings of the week: leaving the fridge totally empty minus a few beers and condiments and having surgery the next day making my husband grocery shop and cook…. WOOPSIES
Bridgette says
You are such a doll! I am so happy for you and where your career is going. My confession- I have been working my bootie off on the daily with my bedding company and it is the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life! My kids homeschool, but when I’m trying to design a crib set and my child asks a question 10 times in 10 minutes-I want to scream and run to someplace quiet to work!!! Then, at the end of the day I will feel like a horrible mom!! Ughhhh balance is sooooo hard!!!!
rachel says
I think it’s awesome that the school picture is going to turn out messy. You can look back in 10 years and smile instantly when you recall the craziness of that moment in your lives. You probably won’t remember what was going on during all the other school pictures–where they are perfectly groomed. But this year you will absolutely remember the day, the circumstance and the messiness and you will look back on the time fondly. I promise. (I have 5 kids, oldest is 17, youngest is 7. We have some school pictures that are real doozies but that is half the fun.)
Katherine B says
Thanks for being so real! Definitely there with you on the crazy farm. In fact, I don’t even know where to begin with my confessions of what’s crazy with me. I have bins and bins of paper that need to be sorted through and a stack of stuff waiting to be taken to a charity on my bedroom floor… it’s been there for a month. Ugh! And I don’t even have small children. Ugh! Again. Have fun in New York!! Always love my time there!
Laura Cote says
Oh girl! It’s all about survival at this point. * I forgot, yes FORGOT, my shoes not one but 2(!!!!!)days last week when taking the kids to activities. * I haven’t grocery shopped in a month. * We have been eating Dairy Queen at least twice a week, if not three times, since we now have gymnastics and baseball. * I still haven’t caught up on laundry from 2007. * I also only washed my hair once last week. I usually wash it 2-3 times. I even posed the question “How much dry shampoo can one use before they MUST wash their hair?”. I decided it was when I would brush my hair and a big puff of powder was surrounding me. * I haven’t made any beds in over a month. Man, the list goes on and on and on. We all just do the best we can and at the end of the day if everyone is still alive and well, then call it mission of the day accomplished.
Bethany says
Brittany, This post was just what I needed today! You never know when your transparency is going to bless someone else! Lately I’ve been feeling like a horrible mom and wife because I see so many others that I know that just seem so put together and I’ve been lucky to get out of my built in underwear shorts during the week, serve something other than a grilled cheese and canned soup or make sure the dog child has some food and water ….oh and take my hair out of a top knot! I’m busy busy busy but I stop in those moments to tell my sweet girls I love them and text my hubby how much he means to me. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone in this (and the others who shared their confessions
C says
Hi, Brittany! I’ve been around since the days of Addison’s Wonderland but I’ve never commented on anything. I love that you are so honest and open. I’m an un-put together mess right now…going through the hardest season I’ve ever been through and it’s hard to scroll through Instagram and Facebook and look at “perfect” houses and children and marriages and vacations when it feels like my whole life is falling apart. So thank you for being honest. Another thing-your post on your weight loss got me motivated and inspired…down 5 lbs. 🙂 it’s not a lot but it’s a start.
Sonja says
Addison, any chance your school does a picture makeup day?? Ours does. For kids who were absent. Or if you just weren’t happy with the result. I’m definitely taking advantage since my oldest son looks like a terrified beaver in his picture.