Beautiful Moms Blog

I am busy and yelling my head off all the time, but I am also trying to enjoy each day. my 15 year old son keeps busy having his pals over (all the time) but I'd rather him be here than where I cannot see him.......even though when we are low in finances it is hard to feed everybody.My thirteen year old and eleven year old girls have been enjoying life on 'farm' just hanging out with the chickens ... Read the Post

Wow, it feels great to be feeling good after a week of feeling icky. I am also trying to wean my two-and-a half-year old, Braxton, from breastfeeding. Although I adore my sweet baby and do not want him to grow out of babyhood, I am feeling the need for more freedom. Braxton tends to want to suckle all day long if only for comfort, and I just cannot get anything else accomplished in a day ... Read the Post

I akoke throwing up on Sunday, feeling crummy and my husband suggested we go for a family scenic drive, which not such a good idea after all, when you aren't feeling well. I would feel fine, and then nauseous and then fine agin, but after violently puking in the car, we went home, but at home I still felt as though I was not suppossed to rest, because if I was resting, then, Braxton was not being ... Read the Post

I awoke happy enough today. It is a truly beautiful day. Apparently there are supposed to be some 'town events' around the glorious town of Estacada. Something for everybody. I generally like to stay home, and why not? We have a gorgeous landscape to enjoy. I guess Jon wants to go fishing, and that's okay, too. ... Read the Post

I am finally relaxing, if that's what they call it nowadays. Chasing after Braxton, and wasting my breath asking the three older kids, JT age 15, Kendi age 13 and Myelie age 11 to help me out with something pertaining to housework got me nowhere. I ended up doing ALL of the housework myself, whilst 'nagging' my older kids to step in and watch their little brother while I did their housework for ... Read the Post

Today is certainly beautiful, a day that I can count my blessings. I have blessings every day, but it is easier to count them when you feel good. I am thankful that my husband has a steady job, I am thankful that we have a great marriage and happy children who surprisingly got good grades!!!!I am thankful to alive and that we have food and water. I am thankful that we have a nice home (although ... Read the Post