We now have an eager trumpeter who likes to practice at home. This means our living room often sounds like there's a dying elephant in it.
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 29th 2014
Today I found out the grocery store close to the bus stop opens at 6am.
Grocery shopping in peace and making use of the fact that little Z and I were all dressed and ready to roll?
I was on a high that even all the early morning grumpy faces couldn't break :)
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Grocery shopping in peace and making use of the fact that little Z and I were all dressed and ready to roll?
I was on a high that even all the early morning grumpy faces couldn't break :)
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 27th 2014
For the past few days, Little Z has been in parrot mode. It will go down in history that he tries harder to say diaper than he does to say mummy.
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Diary of a Confused Mom: August 26th 2014
You know you're an exhausted parent when:
* a good night's sleep means any 3 hours in a row.
* you believe the cost of that toilet paper roll your little one is unraveling and shredding all over the floor is worth the two minutes of peace you'll get out of it.
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* a good night's sleep means any 3 hours in a row.
* you believe the cost of that toilet paper roll your little one is unraveling and shredding all over the floor is worth the two minutes of peace you'll get out of it.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 25th 2014
I don't get how apple's
new computers won't even have a CD/DVD slot as we move to digitizing
everything and meanwhile people are still asking me to fax things?!
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Diary of a Confused Mom: August 24th 2014
I thought ironing uniforms was going to replace the dreaded lunchbox preparation as bane of my life but then hubby told me about the steam dewrinkle function on our dryer.
So now I love him that much more.
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So now I love him that much more.
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 23rd 2014
In some miraculous twist of fate, we managed to downgrade to a trumpet.
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Saturday, August 23, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 22nd 2014
I think I prefer the boys deep roaring to Little Z's new high pitched scream. I can literally feel it piercing my ear drums.
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 21st 2014
Of all the instruments in this world that he could play, O picks a Euphonium. A Euphonium.
What is that even?
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What is that even?
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 18th 2014
I vacuumed today. I hadn't been able to clean in three days, which in our house is a whole other level of cleanliness low.
But, logistical reasons, like gusts of family issues that resulted in a slew of time draining phone calls, and trying to entertain two boys at the end of a long school-less summer as they prepare, in a jittery frenzy, for a new school that requires *gulp* uniforms has prevented it.
And now, in the ten minutes that some divine serenity took hold of our family, I vacuumed away as fast as I could and...wow!
As all those pesky crumbs and dust bunnies vanished beneath my magical vacuum wand, I marveled at this amazing life saving technology (in my exhausted sleep deprived point of view) and at the amazing peace of mind I got from being able to see my floors again.
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But, logistical reasons, like gusts of family issues that resulted in a slew of time draining phone calls, and trying to entertain two boys at the end of a long school-less summer as they prepare, in a jittery frenzy, for a new school that requires *gulp* uniforms has prevented it.
And now, in the ten minutes that some divine serenity took hold of our family, I vacuumed away as fast as I could and...wow!
As all those pesky crumbs and dust bunnies vanished beneath my magical vacuum wand, I marveled at this amazing life saving technology (in my exhausted sleep deprived point of view) and at the amazing peace of mind I got from being able to see my floors again.
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Sunday, August 17, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 17th 2014
In the midst of our excitement about school starting next week, I got a haunting thought... lunchboxes.
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Diary of a Confused Mom: August 16th 2014
My slow and deliberate decluttering initiative seems to be working. I now have a rather messy dining table, covered in things I'm getting rid of, but I'm actually going through several areas and clearing things away.
I'm also a lot more careful about not buying needless items.
I can actually feel myself breathing better every time I set aside unwanted clutter items.
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I'm also a lot more careful about not buying needless items.
I can actually feel myself breathing better every time I set aside unwanted clutter items.
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Diary of a Confused Mom: August 15th 2014
So little Z can't walk but he can climb stairs, unscrew bottles and turn the faucet on our tub. He already soaks himself by cupping his hands and bathing himself with the water.
He also shuffles over to where the pull out tub shower head is and attempts to turn that faucet as well. Once he figures that one out (which I anticipate will be within days) he will soak my entire bathroom.
Bring it on little one.
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He also shuffles over to where the pull out tub shower head is and attempts to turn that faucet as well. Once he figures that one out (which I anticipate will be within days) he will soak my entire bathroom.
Bring it on little one.
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Thursday, August 14, 2014
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 10th 2014
Instead of our normally boring weekends, we decided to go on a day trip to our old college town and take the boys to see it and get some fan gear.
I'm not sure that it was anything super exciting for the boys but being back there brought a nostalgic mood to me. At first I felt sad thinking how full of potential I was back then.
But then I had a strange feeling come over me. It was like I suddenly remembered who I was as a person. As an individual. This feeling, of having an identity that is all mine and not an annex of anyone else, I needed that.
I love being a wife and a mom. But I also really like just being me.
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I'm not sure that it was anything super exciting for the boys but being back there brought a nostalgic mood to me. At first I felt sad thinking how full of potential I was back then.
But then I had a strange feeling come over me. It was like I suddenly remembered who I was as a person. As an individual. This feeling, of having an identity that is all mine and not an annex of anyone else, I needed that.
I love being a wife and a mom. But I also really like just being me.
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One Simple Idea To Clear the Clutter!
My new life philosophy: Do more with less.
Actually, this is neither new (I've been toying with this idea for years) nor really mine (articles on de-cluttering, living with less, minimalism etc. clutter the internet).
But after much thought, I finally homed in on my exact problem, I need a simpler life. I need less.
No more buying the perfect boxes, just to organize more things that I don't know what to do with in the first place! As Graham Hill says in his TED Talk "Less Stuff, More Happiness", I need to "edit" my life to "make room for the good stuff."
Now like I said, I've thought about this for literally years but have never managed to do anything about it. Why? Quite frankly because... well where would I start? There is chaos and clutter in ever corner of my home that makes me want to give up just by looking at it. And I never seem to run out of excuses for not tackling it!
Then today, on a short road trip, it finally came to me.
Baby steps. Fun. Dedication.
So I made a list of all the small sections of our house that we
could de-clutter. I wrote each item
on a separate index card, folded it up and stuffed it in a jar marked De-Clutter.
Our family will now pull out one card each day. It's a small 5-10 minute commitment (we started right away today when we got home). The boys, for now, are intrigued.
We'll do it in baby steps - one card a day, it will be fun - pull out a card and see what we'll tackle and we will be dedicated - a short daily commitment of 5-10 minutes.
Of course during the actually process, I make sure to follow these two main tips from experts that write articles on minimizing clutter. (I especially like http://www.becomingminimalist.com/)
1. Stop the inflow of things - this is a BIG one for me. I am trying to only buy essentials (like school uniforms) or if I really want something new, I give my old one - and somethings I try to give several old ones - away in exchange.
2. Be ruthless - really get rid of stuff. For each item on my index card, I am really looking with an eye to eliminate and liberate.
I can already breathe better.
If you have any tips for getting rid of clutter or living a simpler life, feel free to share in the comments below!
Actually, this is neither new (I've been toying with this idea for years) nor really mine (articles on de-cluttering, living with less, minimalism etc. clutter the internet).
But after much thought, I finally homed in on my exact problem, I need a simpler life. I need less.
No more buying the perfect boxes, just to organize more things that I don't know what to do with in the first place! As Graham Hill says in his TED Talk "Less Stuff, More Happiness", I need to "edit" my life to "make room for the good stuff."
Now like I said, I've thought about this for literally years but have never managed to do anything about it. Why? Quite frankly because... well where would I start? There is chaos and clutter in ever corner of my home that makes me want to give up just by looking at it. And I never seem to run out of excuses for not tackling it!
Then today, on a short road trip, it finally came to me.
Baby steps. Fun. Dedication.
So I made a list of all the small sections of our house that we
could de-clutter. I wrote each item
on a separate index card, folded it up and stuffed it in a jar marked De-Clutter.Our family will now pull out one card each day. It's a small 5-10 minute commitment (we started right away today when we got home). The boys, for now, are intrigued.
We'll do it in baby steps - one card a day, it will be fun - pull out a card and see what we'll tackle and we will be dedicated - a short daily commitment of 5-10 minutes.
Of course during the actually process, I make sure to follow these two main tips from experts that write articles on minimizing clutter. (I especially like http://www.becomingminimalist.com/)
1. Stop the inflow of things - this is a BIG one for me. I am trying to only buy essentials (like school uniforms) or if I really want something new, I give my old one - and somethings I try to give several old ones - away in exchange.
2. Be ruthless - really get rid of stuff. For each item on my index card, I am really looking with an eye to eliminate and liberate.
I can already breathe better.
If you have any tips for getting rid of clutter or living a simpler life, feel free to share in the comments below!
Friday, August 8, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 8th 2014
I've been toying with the idea of "Less is More" and de-cluttering etc. I did a quick online search and there are many articles and one particularly interesting TED talk that help address the issue.
Today I begin to 'edit' my life and remove the things that are bogging me down. In the span of two minutes after watching that TED video I have already had some great ideas on what I can give away and throw out. It's amazing, my mind has been blocked for weeks on this and now it's like a "clearing of the arteries" as he mentions in his video!
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Today I begin to 'edit' my life and remove the things that are bogging me down. In the span of two minutes after watching that TED video I have already had some great ideas on what I can give away and throw out. It's amazing, my mind has been blocked for weeks on this and now it's like a "clearing of the arteries" as he mentions in his video!
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Thursday, August 7, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 7th 2014
Little Z turned one earlier this week and I am still in disbelief that a whole year has gone by. A year since he surprised (and blessed) us by showing up almost two weeks before his due date and a few days before the planned C-Section.
And what a year it's been! Definitely lined with challenges: A move after only 11 months in our previous location, a baby that came just as we were between our two month hotel stay and moving into our new home, hubby falling sick unexpectedly with a relatively uncommon condition when little Z was just six weeks old and our public school experience which to put simply was disastrous.
But if I were to summarize this past year with a memory I know will stay etched in my mind forever, then it would be at the Atlanta airport on our way back from Alabama visiting family.
T was pushing little Z around in our travel stroller while his dad and I took care of check in. Apparently, T was using the line dividers and markings on the floor to outline his 'race track' as he took little Z around all the while commentating on the 'race.'
He took a turn at a relatively high speed and I saw the stroller almost tip to the side. As I gasped and started towards them, I noticed little Z's face. The look of sheer delight he had just melted my heart.
All of a sudden I was no longer stressed about him falling. Instead I had the utmost gratitude for my beautiful children and their beautiful minds and creative thoughts. I can honestly say I didn't care what anyone at that airport thought about what they were doing or what kind of a mom I was to let them do it.
I was truly happy because to me, moments like these are what life, and especially life with kids, is all about.
And my own smile at this realization must have been contagious because people around seemed more amused than anything else. (That and people in Alabama and Georgia have beautiful hearts).
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And what a year it's been! Definitely lined with challenges: A move after only 11 months in our previous location, a baby that came just as we were between our two month hotel stay and moving into our new home, hubby falling sick unexpectedly with a relatively uncommon condition when little Z was just six weeks old and our public school experience which to put simply was disastrous.
But if I were to summarize this past year with a memory I know will stay etched in my mind forever, then it would be at the Atlanta airport on our way back from Alabama visiting family.
T was pushing little Z around in our travel stroller while his dad and I took care of check in. Apparently, T was using the line dividers and markings on the floor to outline his 'race track' as he took little Z around all the while commentating on the 'race.'
He took a turn at a relatively high speed and I saw the stroller almost tip to the side. As I gasped and started towards them, I noticed little Z's face. The look of sheer delight he had just melted my heart.
All of a sudden I was no longer stressed about him falling. Instead I had the utmost gratitude for my beautiful children and their beautiful minds and creative thoughts. I can honestly say I didn't care what anyone at that airport thought about what they were doing or what kind of a mom I was to let them do it.
I was truly happy because to me, moments like these are what life, and especially life with kids, is all about.
And my own smile at this realization must have been contagious because people around seemed more amused than anything else. (That and people in Alabama and Georgia have beautiful hearts).
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Diary of a Confused Mom: August 6th 2014
Today we had a small victory. That pesky spider that secretly crawled into my water boiler kettle, then in the hole that leads to the transparent water indicator section of the kettle and then died when I unsuspectingly boiled the water has finally been removed!
Apparently my idea to tilt the kettle so the dead spider lines up with the hole and then use a vacuum with an attachment (thank you Lint Lizard) to suck it back out through the hole was pure genius.
Ah the good life!
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Apparently my idea to tilt the kettle so the dead spider lines up with the hole and then use a vacuum with an attachment (thank you Lint Lizard) to suck it back out through the hole was pure genius.
Ah the good life!
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Diary of a Confused Mom: August 3rd 2014
Sometimes I want to give myself a high five. Like when I get through a trip - airports, flight etc without any major mishaps related to the kids, or when I come home and find that I had cleaned up pretty well before we left. Go me!
Now if only I can pull off a great 15 year anniversary gift and a way to off load the kids so we can go out and celebrate all in the span of tomorrow morning while the kids are with me, then I'd actually be medal worthy...
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Now if only I can pull off a great 15 year anniversary gift and a way to off load the kids so we can go out and celebrate all in the span of tomorrow morning while the kids are with me, then I'd actually be medal worthy...
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