Inspiration

Officially Ca-razy

I haven't been blogging because, well, I've been busy. Literally, I turned a little physcho. From putting together a mail center to plants in the backyard to the garage we have been busy. I'm on a mission. Organize!!! De-clutter, systemize and organize. I don't know how my hubsand puts up with me. But seriously, I want systems, I want order and I want strategy. With every spot I organize my stress level goes down. I've been searching for systems and strategies that will give me a functional orderly household. This does not come naturally to me. I am NOT a natural. I am so jealous of you organizationally inclined people. I research and  pin and research some more until I find something that fits and that I believe I am capable of. 

Pause for embarrassing real life example. 

This went from this:

To this: 

Mortifying to admit, but it is where we throw everything. Mail, keys, and junk. We don't just have a junk drawer, we had a junk area. 

I have a mail command center now and it feels like freedom. No more crazy piles of 

paperwork ruling my house.

Here is the Mail Command Center:

If you haven't discovered A Bowl Full of Lemons yet, I highly recommend.

Www.abowlfulloflemons.net 

While sometimes I hate her, most of the time I love her and she has truly given me great ideas and functional, implementable plans. Check it out. 

She has inspired me to make my Mail Command Center, a Warranties & Manuals Binder, a Home Management Binder (still a work in progress) and Keepsake boxes. I loved the boxes so much I made them for all of nieces and nephews. At Christmas I will go down as the worst auntie ever (Jay is adamantly claiming no part on this gift and yes, I have already made my Christmas gifts) but I am inspired. Mostly, I just don't want all of the junk. I love my home and feel immensely blessed to have it. Now I want to work to show my appreciation for this incredible blessing.  

Here are the Keepsake boxes, not yet labeled. Last step, add the names of each recipient. 

I feel like I have a small window as a stay at home mom and I want to maximize my accomplishments. Don't worry, I still have plenty of hot messes. And all of my ideas are blog or Pinterest inspired. If you have an organization idea text me now, seriously text me. 😜

Calabasas

Jay and I had an amazing 24 hour adventure. A few hours in Malibu and then an amazing party celebrating a good friend's 40th. It always feels like home with this group and my hubby smiles the entire time as we laugh and reminiscence. 

Thanks Morris and Melanie for an incredible time!

CHOC

I am lying in the parent bed at CHOC while Brennner naps and I now blog. Li'l man scared me, truly scared me. I always say that I am good in a crisis, but this circumstance brought me to tears. 

  I am grateful to the urgent care staff for assessing the situation and getting Brenner to the ER. I am thankful to the men and women who gave us a ride in the ambulance, cared for Brenner and reassured me. 

 Brenner I love you so much. Seeing you hooked to IVs, x-rayed, and taking breathing treatments rattles my soul. I think of my brother and his wife who have had to take their child to the ER numerous times and I am in awe of their strength and resolve. 

  Brenner's current diagnosis: pneumonia, severe asthma and anemia. 

 I pray for your health, the strength of your lungs and the people who are caring for you. 

  Brenner you are one tough dude! Daddy and I love you to the moon and back infinity...and beyond! 😘

  

:)

One of those great moments that you hope you can lock away in your heart forever. The sounds of your kids squeals and laughter. And how lucky you felt watching them blissfully play. 

Boo 1.5

Brenner is 1 1/2. Our sweet easy easy baby has flipped the switch. While he continues to be loving, snuggly and smiley. He is now a ca-crazy climber and adventurer extradonaire. You name it, he climbs it. Tight rope walking the back of the couch to dancing on the kitchen island this kid is keeping us busy. He knows what he wants and he fights for it. He will charm you with his smile, you will adore his innocent face and then run you ragged. 

  But seriously, he is just so freakin cool. The dare devil trait definitely comes from me and I embrace it. It means he'll take risks, work hard for what he wants (even if some pain goes along with the goal), and be too energetic for TV. 

  Brenner, you love donuts, smoothies, popcorn and Nutella toast. You smile all the time. You only have 5 teeth. You let me shave your head without a fight and you adore your big sister. You love to dance. And you are fiercely loved. 

 

First of many, I'm sure. 

We are SO lucky to have you!