my daily to do list

Right now I feel like my life is kind of a mess, but it is an organized mess. So it works.
My days are full of little bits of random pieces, trying to cram all the minutes together to make hours.

I usually get up around eight ish, depending on Archer. Change, dress, and feed him.
Then he has play time and I eat. I usually try to pick up on my writing in the morning, even if it's only a paragraph. So I don't loose any flow. Although it is extremely hard to write with a maniac crawler, so sometimes that is reserved for nap time only.
I play with Arch and try to read for class or for pleasure when he is happy to play independently.

Nap time is the real work time... dishes, laundry, homework, papers, novel writing, reading, social networking blah blah. All things computer related since apparently Archer likes to eat my Macbook.

During the afternoon we try to get out of the house and even if we just go for a drive or to lunch we get out.

Nap time two... repeat of nap time one, although I sometimes watch Ellen in lieu of doing my homework.

Dinner time, bath time, wind down play time, book time, bed time.

Make dinner for the hubs.

More homework, reading for school, writing.

Tivo in bed.

Repeat.

This is what my day looks like. Except I am taking 18 credits and have class on Tues/Thurs. But you know... it's fine. I am so happy with my life and where I am at right now. It is such a nice feeling to be content and happy.

Xo,
Kelli

sometimes when

things feel broken or like I can't catch a break. I remind myself that things in my life are just things.
There are people that matter and they make an effort, and the ones that don't, well I guess I just move on.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to actually be the one who snaps back, what would it be like to spend a day not being the bigger person? I can't even imagine...
The high road sometimes gets lonely.

I need to remember...
It's just a bad day, not a bad life. (author unknown) 

I need to remember to count my blessings. I have a beautiful healthy son. A husband who works hard to provide for us and loves me unconditionally. He supports me in my writing pursuits and is the best man I know. I have an amazing family and extended family. I have a few great relationships with friends that I know won't break my heart. Sometimes being an adult and creating lasting friendships is harder than I thought it would be. Especially being a Mom with a young babe. It takes work and understanding. It takes people who love you not matter what and don't judge you or bad talk you when you walk out of the room. I have a few people in my life that have made me become a better version of myself and I am truly grateful for you, you know who you are.

Am I taking on a new project and doing something that people maybe didn't know about me, yes I am. Have I always liked writing? YES, I was one of the editor's for my high school newspaper. (little known fact) I am proud of what I am doing and the woman I am. I am learning acceptance of myself. My Mom and I talk that it takes years and years to find out who you really are. It's not turning 18, or graduating college, or getting married, or becoming a mother that defines you. I am learning every day, week, month, and year who I am. It is a helluva journey and I'm trying to take in every moment of it.

And for your viewing pleasure, my adorable baby.

Xo,
Kelli

he never ever stops moving.

he's like the energizer bunny, that one.