Living Simply, Laughing Often, Loving Fully and Baking All The Yummy Things.
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Sunday, September 21, 2014
Adventures In Roller Derby
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Together We Stand
When I was younger, I never understood how so many people of the older generations would say that they remember exactly where they were and what they were doing at the moment when President Kennedy was shot... That is, until that day.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Struggling to wake up early?
Monday, September 8, 2014
Confessions Of A Stay At Home Mama #4:
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Negative "Encouragement"
Friday, September 5, 2014
Confessions Of A Stay At Home Mama #3
Even tho I am a stay at home mama and housewife, I STILL don't get everything done.
It seems to be a common misconception that just because you stay at home, that means that your house should always be immaculate. But mine isn't. And as long as I have kids in the house, it probably never will be. Now, I have friends who are able to pull this off, and seriously, my hat goes off to them. But I've never been able to pull that off. Such is life. And I'm OK with that.
The dishes piled up in my sink are a reminder that my husband and kiddies and I have nice full bellies. The ever growing piles of laundry are evidence that we are far more blessed than we probably even realize. The toys scattered all over the floor are evidence that FUN was had. These messes are evidence that we don't just STAY here, we LIVE here. We laugh here. We cry here. And we make messes here.
Since I'm being so honest here, I will say that sometimes I struggle with the mess. Not so much the mess, more so the fact that everyone just assumes it's my job to clean it all up. Cuz ya know, I'm mom and that makes me the Keeper of Messes. It's not fair! Woe is me!! NOT! It's so easy to get a grumpy attitude because it's all left for me to do, but ya know what? Each mundane task is an opportunity to BLESS my family. Each meal I cook, serve, and clean up... Each load of laundry that I wash, dry, fold, and put away.... these are all labors of LOVE. And nothing says I love you like having a drawer full of clean underoos. You can take that to the bank.
And while I may still grumble sometimes because I'm tired or sick and the house is trashed and the cleaning fairies have long since deserted me, I still catch myself smiling. I smile because these tasks are just one of the many ways of expressing my love and gratitude for all that I have. For all I have been blessed with. And I truly am thankful.
So keep those dishes coming.
Wait, can we at least get a dishwasher first, tho?
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Confessions of a Stay At Home Mama #2
Bad: Last night, I went to sleep in the clothes I had worn all day.
Worse: I'm on my way to bed and have absolutely no intention of changing them. Worst: I really don't care.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
September Photo A Day Challenge
It's been a while since I've put together a photo a day challenge, so I figured it was time. I'd love for you to join in on the fun and be a part of this challenge with me.
I try to incorporate workout photo prompts and healthy eating photo prompts into my challenges, because I feel that it gives me an extra little push to get in a workout or to be more conscious of what I'm eating.
If you want to join in, and you use instagram, feel free to add me! My instagram name is: @ryanann_livelaughlovelose
And be sure to tag your photo with #LLLLphotoaday
Just a side note, the photo prompts don't have to be taken so literally. For instance, "Smile" could be a picture of you smiling, a picture of someone else smiling, or even just a picture of something that makes you smile. Think outside the box!
I do hope you'll join me!
Love and light! ♡