I AM - BECAUSE YOU ARE

It has been a crazy busy few weeks, that I haven't had a chance to write much about, but I was able to find some time to put together both a calendar and a quote wallpaper for May! May 2019 May 2019 - Quote

Oh Stella, my 2004 Honda Civic, where do I begin... You came into my life June 13, 2014 after owning a real lemon (Hyundai) and borrowing another (Subaru) for a year or so. You were a very welcome addition, giving me back my freedom and independence; helping me to get my groove back, hence your name. But, being a 10 year old car, you had your quirks. Yellowed headlights, a broken hood release replace by a DIY handle, some rust spots, some bumps and dents, and other usual wear and tear. But, nobody is perfect! We had a good first year, and then you started to let me down. First, stranding me at the ice cream parlor late at night, 6-7 months pregnant, DH away in Germany and late for my insulin. Your starter had stopped. CAA to the rescue, and a banana for me from the shop and a couple of long days shuttling back and forth to the garage ahead. Good times, not! I considered parting ways with you then, but I stuck by and paid extra attention to your complaints. After all, you were now re

This kid absolutely melts my heart. And, I admit it, I am going to miss these days when she gets older and wants nothing to do with me! Our morning routine runs quite smoothly, most days. But about once a week, usually on Thursdays, we have a very difficult start. The LO is tired, oppositional, defiant, and simply grumpy which has resulted in a loss of early morning television privileges these last couple of weeks in an effort to curb her behavior. We have identified a couple of factors that contribute to this shift in behavior and we are going to try and figure out a solution as soon as possible because, as much as I dislike Mondays, I hate Thursday mornings! But there is a light at the end of the tunnel... Something definitely changed this morning. I told her if she cooperated with her hair and ate her cereal she could have a 5 minute TV reward. She understood and did exactly as I asked, eating every last bite of her Rice Krispies before throwing the bowl into the sink and getting he