5 Minutes for Mom is having a Blog Party! Welcome to all who are reading this blog for the first time! Thanks for stopping by.
I've been writing this blog for nearly a year now. Most days I think of witty stories and hilarious anecdotes to write and fall asleep and forget what I was planning to say. There is a good reason for that! I'll catch you up to speed.
I write about my family and my adventures in mothering. In real life, I bounce my 5 month old constantly while holding my 2 1/2 year old who needs constant affection all while playing a game with my 4 year old, cooking dinner and cleaning the floor a thousand times a day. I have a wonderful husband who works long hours so it is mostly just me and the girls. He works hard to join us for dinner nightly these days, which is much appreciated! The girls adore their daddy, as do I.
I love to write about things I'm passionate about like teaching your children to be generous or my favorite blogs or organizations. You'll enjoy our 50 Ways for Children to Give. I care about people and hunger and poverty and disease and violence. I care about raising a generation of people who are passionate about helping others not just because it is a good thing to do but because it is commanded of us.
Most people stumble upon my blog looking for a sewing tutorial. You can find them on the left. The rest come to hear my stories about how my children don't sleep or the *wisdom* I've learned from their bedtime craziness. I use the word wisdom lightly to mean "what I've learned." Some people end up here looking for crazy things. We have crazy here, just not THAT crazy.
We've recently (this week) embarked on an adventure, moving across the country from Seattle to Boston. I'm currently writing a post in my head titled "How to survive a 3 hour time change." I'm also considering a post called "Living in an apartment with 3 bundles of energy." Or perhaps, "How to meet new people." I'm still learning that one.
All kidding aside, I am glad you stopped by. Please add me to your blog reader and join me on my adventure!
Head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom to join Blog Party 2009.
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Stopping by from the UBP to say hello! Great blog and AWESOME tutorials.
Posted by: The World's Dresser | March 20, 2009 at 08:53 PM
That's quite a move! We moved from Eastern Pa to Indiana with our (then) two little boys. Big adjustments! :) In some ways, we're still adjusting 6 years later!
Posted by: Raise Them Up | March 20, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Wow! That's one long move. I'd be curious to find out how losing three hours while raising three little ones goes. ;-) I can't imagine it with my three and they're older.
Enjoy the party!
Posted by: Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers | March 20, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Just stopping by from UBP. Happy Spring!
Posted by: Julia | March 20, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Stopping by from UBP! Happy Blog Party! Love your sewing tutorials, but to use them would mean I would need free time :)
Posted by: Beth | March 21, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Your tutorials look great and so does your blog. I moved from SC to Germany with twin two year olds and a newborn. Adjusting to that time change was a real challenge, so I feel for you!
Posted by: Monica | March 21, 2009 at 08:05 AM
WOW, big changes for you lately with your big move. So nice to "meet" you :)
Posted by: Heather of the EO | March 21, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Wow! That's quite a move! I'm not sure I would have been up for it.
Posted by: Tracy | March 21, 2009 at 11:37 AM
I love Boston. Hope you like it too. Happy blog party week. Nice to me you. Hope you stop by my party too.
Posted by: Secret Mom Thoughts | March 21, 2009 at 03:08 PM
A lively post--cannot wait to read about that cross-country trip!! Good idea to wait until the after eastern thaw, too. Bests!!
Posted by: Laura @ Wasted Textbooks | March 21, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Nice to meet you. Welcome to the party.
Posted by: Storm | March 21, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Dropping in from the UPB to say HI. Good luck on your move, that sounds tough! Like yours my hubby works long hours, but it is always nice to have him home for dinner.
Posted by: Victoria Arya | March 21, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Hope your move is smooth! My husband's family is in Boston--I love visiting there!
Posted by: shari | March 22, 2009 at 03:06 AM
I'm party-hopping, it's nice to meet you!
Posted by: Shannon H | March 22, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I LOVE the title and header on your blog, like peace in the chaos :) Nice to meet you through the blog party, stop by if you get a chance. I cannot imagine a 3 hr time change with 3 kiddos, WOW! Shannon at http://uptooearly-shannon.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Shannon | March 22, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I'm quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Posted by: JamericanSpice | March 22, 2009 at 08:26 PM
I too am party hopping! Nice blog
Ruby
Posted by: Ruby | March 23, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Wow! That is a huge move! And 3 hours difference! I get cranky with daylight savings.
I am enjoying this UBP. I am getting to see so many new blogs. It is so nice to "meet" you.
Posted by: Christi | March 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Wow what a move!!! Join MOPS when you getto your new town...You will meet lots of new moms!!
Have a happy UBP week!!
Posted by: Moody Mommy | March 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Just dropping by from the UBP. God bless you for doing what you are. I have my hands full with only one daughter!
Posted by: Michelle | March 23, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Stopping by from the UBP ...nice to meet ya!
Posted by: Shannon | March 23, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Happy UBP! Welcome to the East Coast (I'm in CT). I hope everyone is adjusting OK, that is quite a big move. Nice to meet you. Happy partying!
Posted by: Marianna @ Green Mama's Pad | March 23, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Just stopping by to say, nice to meet you! Have a great week! :)
Kim
Posted by: Kim | March 24, 2009 at 01:48 AM
Wow! That is one big move! Hope you guys are adjusting well. I really like your blog and your intro and plan to be back again!!
Posted by: LifeAtTheCircus | March 24, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Thanks! I've been reading yours for a while now!
Posted by: Andrea @ The Train To Crazy | March 24, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Hi! So nice to meet you! Party hopping is such fun! I am participating too so stop in for a visit.
Posted by: Baba | March 24, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Stoppin' by from the UBP, have lots of fun this week!
Posted by: Nicole C | March 24, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Stopping by from the UBP, nice to meet you, love your blog. Dorinda
http://www.flowergirldesignscollection.com/
Posted by: Dorinda | March 24, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Love the title of your site, you have a great sense of humor...:) Hope you are having a great UBP '09...this is my first one!
~ Ashley
French Baby Names
Indian Name Meanings
Posted by: Popular Girl Meanings | March 25, 2009 at 09:52 AM
hello - good to meet your blog - I am stopping over for the party
Posted by: Tiaras & Tantrums | March 25, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Wow! That must have been quite the trip to make with three little ones! I used to live in Greenlake, I am in the midwest now and I do miss it there!
Nice to "meet" you...stop by when you get the chance and say hi!
Posted by: Amy's Blah, blah, blogging | March 25, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Hi there nice to meet you. Hope you are enjoying the party! I can definitely relate to the multitasking, typing with children on your lap, and thinking of great posts just to frget them before they are typed. Ah..oh well... It is great to stop by for the UBP and hope to see you around my blog too.
Posted by: MamaArcher | March 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I LOVED living in Greenlake!
Posted by: Andrea @ The Train To Crazy | March 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Wow, you have your hands full! Best wishes on your move...you must be very talented to party and move at the same time! ;-)
You're welcome to stop by my blog at growingsage.wordpress.com. I write about green living, faith, family, and other stuff.
Hope you enjoy the party!
Posted by: Rachel @ Growing Sage | March 25, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Doing some mingling on the party circuit and I'm glad I stopped by. Love your 50 ways for children to give! You have a great blog!
Posted by: Kayce | March 25, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I'd love to! I loved MOPS in Seattle but this town doesn't have it. I've found another group that is equally great though, thankfully! Thanks!
Posted by: Andrea @ The Train To Crazy | March 25, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Hey-
I am just stopping in from The Ultimate Blog Party to say hello. Come by my place to enter to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System and some books by pledging to read to your child everyday. You can also enter to win a pair of Girl's Crocs - Size 8/9. :)
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Posted by: Stacie Haight Connerty | March 26, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Hello from the UBP!
Have you ever used patterns from YCMT? They are awesome! You can read more about them at my site!
Posted by: Courtney B. | March 27, 2009 at 01:34 PM
No I haven't. I'll have to check them out!
Posted by: Andrea @ The Train To Crazy | March 27, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Nice meeting you! You sound like you have such a beautiful family! I am a little late to the blog party but I like your blog! I’m still having a little "after party" at my place too!
I'm not a mom yet myself but I'm thinking that may change one day soon! I'm trying to get the DL from moms on "the stuff they don't tell you beforehand!" haha.
Can't wait to pick your brain! And please feel free to share your advice or secrets anytime!
Posted by: Jenn aka Future Mama | March 29, 2009 at 01:01 AM