January in Review

January has been pretty simple. I have really just been focusing on being happier. We do have some projects we are working on, like the Pay it Forward for example, but mainly it's been....

Pay It Forward Project

Just enjoying my kids :)

Letting these guys play

Family Breakfasts

Lots of Snuggling

Lots of playing


And just enjoying each others company. Drs visits have slowed down and Homeschooling is getting more comfortable.
Thanks to those still reading and I promise to update more often :)

Pay it Forward 2014

I got this idea from Busy kids=Happy Moms.  It was on the Facebook page, not the blog. Its not letting me link the FB.

I posted a status on my Facebook that whoever was the first five people to respond, they'd get a surprise treat sometimes this year in the mail. No clue what it'd be yet and I have the entire year to do it. Just a lil something to brighten their day is the goal. The "catch" is basically before they add themselves to my list they have to agree to do it as well. I didn't add the catch on my status. I am just going to be sure to send my five treats, and its up to them if they feel the need to pay it forward.
I've very excited to do this! I only had 4 people respond to it. Then a week later my newsfeed exploded with everyone doing this!! It took me quite a while to even get my 4, lol. Oh well. I'm super looking forward to this and I already received my gift from BKHM!!

 Stretchy Headband and earrings :) 

20 Random Facts About ME

I'm creating a list of  30 Things I want my kids to know about me! This is the first one!
20 random facts about yourself
 1) I love typing in fun colors but try to refrain as to not hurt the readers eyes!
 2) I'm obsessed with all things Mommy. Loved every second of my sometimes scary pregnancies, loved begin awake at all hour, etc etc. I'm very heart broken when I think about being "done" having kids.
 3) I think Ranch powder makes everything taste good.
 4) Chocolate literally cheers me up!
 5) I really enjoy being in the kitchen.
 6) I can't ever remember liking how I look. Ever.
 7)Nothing beats a good book
 8) I love taking pictures, of everything!
 9) I'm such a list maker/planner!
10) I'm way too sensitive and get my feels hurt quite easily.
11) I am ridiculously sarcastic.
12) I hate being home.
13) I want to see everything! Travel everywhere!
14) I love to craft!
15) I love blogging!! (Obviously haha)
16) I've been an insomniac since I was 13, but it never bothered me until recently. Guess I'm getting old. I'd love a good nights sleep.
17) I can't drive and no desire to learn.
18) Abraham  Lincoln is my fav president.
19) I love learning more about the Holocaust, and thinking of ways I'd like to torture Hitler. Kinda crazy I guess but I loathe him.
20) I procrastinate more than I'd like to admit.

30 Things I Want My Kids To Know about Me

I saw this is another blog (HERE) and wanted to add it to mine. A list of 30 things I want my monsters to known about me. This post is The List. I will be adding a post of each one of these and as I write them, I will make the list click able :)

THE LIST:

1.List 20 random facts about yourself
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears
3. Describe your relationship with your spouse.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now?
6. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?
7. What is your dream job, and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. What’s the hardest part of growing up?
14. Describe 5 and weaknesses strengths you have.
15. Describe when you knew your spouse was the one or how I fell in love.
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at?
18. What do you think your spouse loves most about you?
19. How did you feel the moment you became a parent?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. Describe your relationship with your parents.
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. What’s your favorite holiday and why?
24. What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about parenthood?
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What’s your favorite quality in your spouse?
29. What are your hopes and dreams for your prosperity?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

Interviewing the kids

Ages: Skylar (11) and Sebastian (4)
(I wrote exactly as the children said it)

1. What is something Mommy always says to you?
Skylar: You say NO and Why do you do that? A lot
Sebastian: I don't know
2. What makes Mommy happy?
Skylar: Whenever I do exactly what she says, exactly as she says OR when I watch Sophie while she does little tasks
Sebastian: Good behaviour
3. What makes Mommy sad?
Skylar: Whenever I do the teeniest mistake, she'll have a heart attack. (good thing she's not drama, huh? LOL)
Sebastian: I don't know
4. How does Mommy make you laugh?
Skylar: Her own jokes
Sebastian: Dancing
5. What was Mommy like as a child?
Skylar: I have no freaking clue, I wasn't alive at that time
Sebastian: Like me
6. How old is Mommy?
Skylar: 32
Sebastian: three-two!
7. How tall is Mommy?
Skylar: About the same size as me, except shorter if Im wearing shoes
Sebastian: 22 60 degrees
8. What is Mommy's favorite thing to do?
Skylar: I don't know
Sebastian: Be happy
9. What does Mommy do when you're not around?
Skylar: I don't know, Im not around
Sebastian: IM NOT ANSWERING THAT CUZ I DONT KNOW!!!
10. If Mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
Skylar: Probably for taking pictures at random things at random moments
Sebastian: Me
11. What is Mommy really good at?
Skylar: Taking care of Sophie
Sebastian: Cuddling me
12. What is Mommy not very good at?
Skylar: Listening to my side of the story whenever something happens
Sebastian: Yelling at me, youre not good at that.
13. What does Mommy do for her job?
Skylar: Babysit us for 18 years
Sebastian: Make sure Im not bad
14. What is Mommy's favorite food?
Skylar: Fancy chocolate that's only around certain times of the year and is really expensive
Sebastian:Food
15. What makes you proud of Mommy?
Skylar: When she lets me enjoy myself alone on line
Sebastian: When she feeds me candy
16. If Mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Skylar: Planton's wife Karen
Sebastian: Elmo
17. What do you and Mommy do together?
Skylar: Talk about plans that daddy will eventually ruin
Sebastian: I don't know
18. How are you and Mommy the same?
Skylar: we are both people. We are both girls
Sebastian: I don't know
19. How are you and Mommy different?
Skylar: We like different things, we eat different things. Very different thoughts about things
Sebastian: *I do not know* (robot voice)
20. How do you know Mommy loves you?
Skylar: When Im seriously hurt, like in the hospital, she holds my hand and stuff.
Sebastian:Cuz I know I love her
21. Where is Mommy's favorite place to go?
Skylar: I don't know, probably the movies with "him" (her dad)
Sebastian: I do not know

Interviewing my 4 Year Old

Last year I interviewed Brother Monster and just loved hi candid answers. You can click HERE to see his answers. I decided. To do it again this year!

1. What is your favorite color? Blue
2. What is your favorite toy? Chucky doll
3. What is your favorite fruit? Watermelon
4. What is your favorite tv show? Spongebob
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Hotdogs
6. What is your favorite outfit? Charlie pjs
7. What is your favorite game? Pacman (he's played this like twice)
8. What is your favorite snack? Cheetos
9. What is your favorite animal? Goat
10. What is your favorite song? Reasons by Pink
11. What is your favorite book? Cars
12. Who is your best friend? Kalel (his cousin)
13. What is your favorite cereal? Lucky charms
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Blow bubbles
15. What is your favorite drink? Juice
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Sophie
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Eggs
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Cake
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Police officer

Things to Achieve in 2014

Things I hope to achieve this year (in so certain order of course)
1)An outing with each child alone. Mommy date or whatever you wanna call it. It needs to happen.
2) Focus on what really matters & not dwell on what I can't control/control what I can
3) I want to keep this blog current. At least once a week post if not more.
4) Go on a vacation
5) Read 12 books ( 1 a month should be realistic)

And be happy. Just be happy. Genuinely happy.