Piggy Banks!

So today I went on an early "spring clean" and did a complete sweep of my house. I actually hate cleaning with a passion, unless I can crank music and be left alone to do my things for however long it takes. Today though, my kids were so great and let me get most of it done!

 

They have actually been fantastic little beasts lately, helping me with laundry, taking dishes to the sink, and cleaning up their toys when I ask them to. They have been doing it all without complaint, even eager to help out. So, I decided that you are never to young to earn some money and learn the value of working for what you want.

 

The kids will now receive $0.25 for each 'chore' they complete. 

We created little piggy banks for them to keep their quarters in and once they reach $5.00 we will go to the dollar store or Wal-Mart, and let the babies pick out and buy something.

The look on their proud little faces will make it more then worth it. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty snazzy piggy banks if ya ask me! :)

The Ones We Love

This past year has brought about many good and one very awful changes to mine and my children's life.

I found out last February 2013 that my beautiful amazing mother had Cancer, and I said 'had' because she passed away on December 29th, 2013 at 6:45pm. That night, my heart broke and I felt a pain that I can never truly explain. A piece of me had died... Now it is only just under a month later and while I still miss my mom so very much, I feel a sense of peace. I feel like it was only her human body that died and that she is still around, everyday, watching over all of those she loved so dear.

 

 

My Moms 58th and last birthday. <3

 

With my Moms Cancer, I also witnessed the amount of love that my parents have for each other. They have/had the type of love that we all dream about, two souls that found each other in this crazy, mixed up world. Watching that beautiful love at its strongest gave me the courage to finally put an end to the marriage I had. One that didn't consist of a real love, not like that, nor would it ever be.

It will be a year in April since me and my ex have been separated and it has truly been the smartest move I have ever made, for me and for my babies.

 

Now onto the more positive side!

 

My kids and I now have our own place and are settled into a good routine and more importantly, we are happy. On top of that, I met someone special, someone who has brought many smiles to my home and been somewhat of an emotional rock for me through all the tough bits.

 

 

 

Anyways, there is a mini update on my life and hopefully, I will be posting again on a much more regular basis. Getting back into the crafts with kids and working on my own artwork much more frequently. :)

 

Have a wonderful night readers.

 

Cheers!

Annnd....I'm back!!

 

 

 

 

Well hello Ladies and Gents, it's been awhile since last we met, but I'm back and ready to get the ball rolling.

 

My life has taken many twists and turns over the past year or so that I have been away. Many big changes, some good, some sad, but I am now ready to begin anew. 

Hope you enjoy a peek into my world!

 

Cheers,