The Good Life

I’m sitting here putting my thoughts down because it’s a great release for me. Plus, it’s quiet time while Colton is napping – my one chance at thinking for the day! J I’m overly emotional this week. I have been crying over little things and I’ve just been way more in touch with my feelings than normal. Maybe it’s because the holidays are rolling around and I’m always more emotional this time of year. Maybe it’s because I realized that Colton will be 2 in just about a month. Maybe it’s because I’m a woman/wife/Mom who lacks sleep and I’m just a hot mess. What I think is really hitting me this week is Colton and this new season we have entered. He is growing so fast. Every day, he wakes up able to say new words, pronounce “old words” better, move faster, jump higher and laugh louder. He moves like a little boy, not a baby – not even like a toddler. He is very determined and observant. He has discovered the meaning of “no” and has started to use it. He is testing his every bounda...

We are into Thanksgiving week and it’s hard for me to believe that November is almost over.   I have so much to be thankful for this year. I’m thankful for my good health and the good health of my little family. Thinking back to all the sickness we battled at this time last year makes me ever more grateful for the good health today!   I’m thankful for Matt and how hard he works to provide for us. I’m thankful for my family and the love that is shown to us all year long. I’m thankful for a warm house and food, not only on our table but in our cabinets. I’m thankful for new friends and new experiences. I’m thankful for my R+F business that allows me to contribute financially while not missing a moment with my little man! I’m thankful for the “lows” that have happened this year, because without them, I wouldn’t appreciate the “highs” as much. I’m thankful to live in a country where I can express my thoughts, opinions and beliefs without fear or shame. Above all else, I’m th...

I was driving yesterday and the song "I've been watching you" by Rodney Atkins came on the radio. If you've never heard the song - give it a listen. I have heard that song a million times and I sing along when I hear it. But yesterday, I'm not going to lie, I cried as I listened to the words. For the first time those words hit me right in the face because I have a little man who is watching everything. I am with Colton a majority of the day and he sees and hears what I do. I know he's watching me and listening and learning. But when Matt comes home, that kid is like white on rice. He is a little sponge, soaking up every movement, every word, every look, every action and every emotion. He watches his Daddy like a hawk. If Matt says "thank you", Colton says "thank you". If Matt says "hey Renee", Colton says "hey Nay". If Matt does it - Colton is right behind him, doing his best to match it (no matter what "it" ...