Beginning anew

So, I've blogged before, but it's always about the kids. Let's face it... there's only so much to talk about when you're chasing around a bunch of ankle biters. Don't get me wrong, I love it, and I wouldn't trade it for anything, but I do realize that not everyone wants to hear about it! And with good reason. Who wants to talk (read) about how many dirty diapers have been changed and how long it took to clean up the playroom!?

Moving on, I hope to use this medium to discuss other things like the latest Mama styles I dream of and interiors to die for. I may also throw in a few recipe ideas along the way. I'm not sure where this will take me, but I hope to use it as an outlet to feel a bit of connection with the outside world and talk about things outside of these walls.

I am sort of new into the blog world and I have found a few that I absolutely adore... I know this one won't have near the following (and that's fine since I can't imagine updating as frequently or having as much to say) but I do hope that some people will read and find interesting the random things that I have going on.

Mission Organization:

So, I have decided that it's time to clean out and sell the junk! Every now and then I realize that I've been storing things for absolutely no reason other than the fact that whatever it is shouldn't be thrown away. For instance, I have a bunch of baby junk that I didn't like or got duplicates of when we had our first child. Why I kept (and moved) those things I will never understand, but it's time to part with them. Most of the things are of little value to me (or I wouldn't get rid of them) but will sere very useful to someone else. I am, however, having a tough time parting with some of the clothing I've had for eons! I'm not sure why this is since I haven't worn (or fit into) them in years and they are totally out of style. I guess I just see it as a perfectly fine garment even though it is not necessary to hold on to. But, the time has come. I'm getting rid of anything I haven't worn in over a year!!! There, I said it!!! It's time to move on!

I do need some help in the organization department, however... my main problem is staying on top of the mountain of clothes the girls outgrow every few weeks. The youngest (5 months) seems to outgrow something about once a week, and I can't keep up with the closet! I don't know what sort of system I need to employ in order to keep this in check. Should I just put a bin in the closet and throw stuff into it? Then once it's full, pull everything back out and organize according to size? I think that's the goal in my head, but I haven't been very good at keeping up with it. Should I put one in the laundry room and put clean, but outgrown clothes in it when I'm doing the laundry... then sort when it gets full? How do I store the holiday clothing so that we don't miss it when the next high heeled girly comes along? There are just so many clothes, and I don't know how to keep up!!! Someone help!!!

Meal planning:

I try to plan my meals once a week and grocery shop only once. With three little ones (under the age of 4) who has time to shop more than that!? So, I will admit that this week's menu has yet to be planned. I haven't sat down with the mister yet to find out what his schedule looks like. That is usually the goal. I ask him what his work schedule looks like and then we plan from there. The kids don't really eat much of what we do yet (I'm working on it), so if he isn't home in time for dinner, we usually just do sandwiches or chicken nuggets....

And we eat out on Wednesdays... always...

So, there you have it... a big fat nothing on the menu so far.

Mom style:

I do want to leave this post with one bit of mom style that I'm lusting after...

I haven't bought many clothes lately (in fact, nothing in the new year) since I'm working ever so diligently, to lose weight (again), but I do have my eye on a few things. I am loving accessories right now because I know they won't go to waste when I get back into a different size... so here's one on my wishlist... who wouldn't look great with that beauty around their neck!?