Month: December 2019

Ramblings

Stand

ann marie

So I took this Day spring quiz the other day and my word for 2020 was stand! Which at the time I took it my brain went to meaning I needed to stand up for myself and my life and to make a stand at a better year then 2019! A friend reminded me the funny thing was that I literally need to “stand” in 2020, because since the summer I’ve been off my feet due to a severe ankle injury.

Which means not only should I stand for all that came to mind at first I will be actually standing more as my ankle was surgically repaired in November and I’m in therapy to get me back to normal life again soon. Funny how one person view of the same word can be totally different huh.

So I’ll be standing for many things in 2020 and they even sent me some great graphics to remind me of this so I’m sharing my favorite below.

Remember let’s see the good!

Tips and Tricks

Lil helper

ann marie

Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do y’all! I’ve heard all about how sensory play is good for kids, but don’t have the time or patience to clean up the messes it makes. So what do I do when I’m trying to cook and my kid wants to help? I give her Rice Krispies or another cereal and let her have some kitchen tools and let her go! She doesn’t ever want a regular bowl either, it has to be a mixing bowl and has to be big mixing spoon. Thankfully we have a dog so the mess gets cleaned up by the pups so there’s minimal mess when she’s done.

So this is my version of sensory play for the lil toddler and it makes her think she’s helping while I’m cooking and baking in the kitchen!

Ramblings

Merry Christmas!

ann marie

Now that all the paper is torn and my kids are settling down I just wanted to jump to here and wish everyone Merry Christmas! I know at this point my followers are slim but I am trying to make a habit of when inspiration strikes I jump on and post something.

So I’m jumping on while the kids enjoy the last little bit of Christmas Day playing with their toys and gadgets to make a post. Remember to cherish the moments and the thoughtfulness of the season. I’ve always believed it’s not about the amount of gifts or the price spent, but the effort put behind it all! I truly loved the joy on my kids faces and the shock when my daughter got a book she’s been wishing for.

Honestly to me a homemade gift is more precious or a gift with meaning behind it, like an inside joke reminder by candy in your stocking. Remembering little details about people and bringing those into a gift idea is awesome too! I have a love of butterflies so anytime I get something with them I’m super excited!

Makes me think of the commercials and ideas that a women wants or need a new vacuum for Christmas when that’s usually the opposite lol. Anyways, I hope that everyone got a little something that made their hearts happy and enjoyed the day surrounded by love!

Let’s see the good!