Juggling

I've often viewed life as a juggling act.  You know, putting all the different roles that you are in a day all thrown into a juggling rhythm that you try to keep going, even if you drop one.  Ah, wouldn't it be nice if it was really that easy.  Hmmm....until you actually try to do it!  So how is it possible to be a wife, mother, teacher, photographer, cooker lady, house cleaner, doctor appointment taker, and grocery shopper???!!!   Well, there are no easy answers, but there are solutions to time efficiency!  (thank you Lord!)  I thought I'd share a few time efficiency tips that would bring you encouragement and humor while you juggle through your busy day!

1) Take a deep breath!  The extra oxygen helps to clear your mind and focus.
2) When the kids color with marker on your dining room table, google search for remedies BEFORE the husband comes home.
3) Cook dinner during the day while you have energy so that all you have to do is heat it up later when you're ready to eat.  The kids can help too!
4) Keep a schedule and set time limits...kids and adults thrive better with consistency.
5) Know your responsibilities and manage obligations. (learning to say no is important for this one)
6) Purchase food and cook meals in bulk to save time and money.
7) Spend at least 5 minutes a day either tickling or dancing with your kids. :)
8) Always kiss and hug your husband when he arrives home from work!!!  (one of the best rewards after a day of work.)
9) Take walks around the block as often as you can for as long as you can.  Exercise is good for the body and soul.
10) Take the last half hour of the day to prepare for the next day, if possible.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."  (Proverbs 17:22)

The Toils of Potty Training!

Wow! Its hard to believe that Micaiah will be 2 years old
in only 4 months!!!!

My baby boy is beginning to turn into a little boy now.

About a week ago, the process of potty training began.
Oh my!
They say boys will be boys for a reason, you know!
So for me, I'm facing up to all the fears and concerns of potty training a boy.
Is there really confusion in teaching them to first go sitting down, and then standing up later?
And there are a few more, but I won't go into detail.

For Micaiah, his Elmo potty seat and gummi bears make him pretty happy to keep trying.
It also helps that he really likes wearing 'big boy' training pants.

This is Micaiah sitting on the potty and asking for more gummi bears.

(Anna's favorite reward when she was potty training was M&M's.)

Now that he is learning that he is interested in potty time, he ventures into the bathroom a lot more.......
......and can you guess what he does???


You got it...

The toilet paper roll is his new playground---and he thinks its funny!

I'm sure that this year of potty training will
have its own tales to be told.

For more potty training tips, ideas, and information, go to Huggies.com.

The Huggies brand also does a rewards point program.

Happy training!