Always Changing

I once wept for what I thought I had lost, now I smile for what I know I have gained. – Me

Some people never change. I’m not one of them. I have changed a lot over the last few months. Changes for the better. I know I post about all my changes all the time, and it’s true each time. Each time I seem to grow and change, like a butterfly who just broke free from her cocoon. I probably still have more changes to make. I know I do. But one thing I do know is that I will not shed any more tears for a lost cause. So many feelings running through me all the time. I really should take up mediation and some yoga. I think I would benefit a lot from that. Will I ever find the time? Maybe, but will I use that free time for it? Probably not. So many things I want to do and so little time. If I could forego sleep forever, that would be great. Or they could make the days longer than 24 hours, that would also be acceptable.

Things I would like to do in 2015 (in no particular order):

  • Learn Spanish
  • Learn to play the piano
  • Be able to run at least one mile without stopping
  • Do 50 push ups in one sitting
  • Do 50 sit ups in one sitting
  • Do 10 chin ups
  • Learn to code
  • Get another tattoo that I designed (just the idea, I can’t draw to save my life lol)
  • Repair my credit
  • Get a newer car
  • Remodel the kitchen
  • Replace the carpet in my house with hard floors
  • Update my wardrobe
  • Get down to 125
  • Learn ASL

I’m sure there are more things I would like to do but this is just what comes to mind right this second. I know it is unrealistic to think I will get to all of these in 2015, but I have my list and will start crossing things off one at a time until I am finished. Either way I will be a better version of me if I could even complete just one. Got to keep moving forward and being the best me I can be.

Random rambling is done for now. Adios!

Sam is a SAHM? This Will Be Interesting

Well, today is the day. My last day of work. Starting tomorrow I will officially be a stay at home mom. I’m excited… mostly. I won’t even lie, I am a little nervous about this. I am thrilled that I will be able to spend more time with Ally and that I will be able to cook and clean more than before, but I am terrified about not having my own income anymore. I know, I’m married and that means there is no “his money/her money” thing, I just liked the freedom to splurge whenever I felt like it. Oh well, I am sure I will get used to it and I am positive things will be ok. If I stay positive, then good things will happen for us. I just know it. I have to look at the bright side and be thankful for everything I have.

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Good Bye Sickness, Hello Update Post

Oh my good gawd! Hump day is finally upon us. Ok, I don’t really care that it is Wednesday, I am just happy to be passed the weekend and the sickness that took a huge toll on my already huge pregnant body. Food poisoning in not fun folks, and it is insanely more miserable when you are pregnant. You try to get an almost seven month pregnant lady to not eat her favorite foods and see how that goes. I’ll save you the suspense, not well. I wasn’t able to eat for two days. Two days! That is an eternity! But luckily for me I had the most helpful little two-year old to keep me company, and by helpful I mean needy, clingy and wanting to pretend mommy was a jungle gym. Thanks Ally. I mean it’s not like daddy wasn’t here for her, but noooo she wanted to be all over mommy while mommy just wanted to sleep and make the pain go away.

Ah well, such is the life of a parent, which is about to get a whole lot more fun in a few months. (Read: a whole lot more busy, complicated, and frustrating). Not sure if I had updated with the latest news about the bun in the oven, but we had the sonogram and discovered we will be completing our set. It’s a boy! Whoo hoo! One of each to drive me crazy with different problems as they get older. Awesome. But seriously, I am excited and Mykal is through the roof about it. Now comes the hard part: the name. For some people it is super easy and they just know it right away. Yeah… I’m not one of those people. I am an over thinker who has to have everything perfect and so of course I am going through a long list of names debating whether or not they will cause ridicule or whether or not I will have to hear it from family about the name we choose. Though I am getting over that part pretty quickly. Taking on a more none caring attitude with what family thinks, because they will always have an opinion that differs from mine anyway, so why should I care? Just a waste of time and effort to worry.

I do still have my fears about being able to handle two kids, but I am trying to have faith in myself and remember that I am the best parent I can be and I will love my children and make sure they know that on a daily basis.

While some might think I am a little late for this, we have started trying to potty train Ally. I haven’t been able to put as much effort in it as I would like to, but that is going to change come the beginning of September. I will be taking my leave from work and will be able to spend days in a row working with her, helping her, and encouraging her to use the potty and be a big girl in big girl undies. I would love to cheer for no more diapers, but seeing as we are due November 3rd, we can expect to be in diapers for another two years (give or take).

In my last bit of updated news, I have decided I will be going back to school as soon as little man gets here. A few people in my life think I’m wasting time waiting, but honestly between work, pregnancy, and Ally, I just don’t think I will be able to give it my all until the baby arrives and I get a some of my energy and regularity back. I’ve waited this long, a few more months isn’t going to hurt anything. I’ll be doing online courses so that I won’t have to worry about gas or a sitter or anything like that. I have a school in mind and course in mind and will be doing some research to make sure it will be a good fit for me. I am excited. It may take a few years, but I am hoping that by the time I am done, I will be able to contribute something in the financial department.

Well I guess that is all for today. I plan to do some updating to my blog over the next week or two, so bear with me and expect a little more of my home life to fill these interweb pages. I will occasionally write about a little gaming here and there, but if you want to read any of that, I would suggest finding me at The Married Gamers .

Thanks for reading.

I don’t think I could have said it any better myself. It’s like she is echoing my thoughts exactly.

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New Look And Now On Facebook

Well I’ve done it again. I’ve changed up the way my blog looks. I am just never satisfied with the layout. But maybe I will keep this one for a little while. I need to get a new header, hopefully I can get one soon. Anyways, I have also made a facebook page for this blog so if you could head over and like that page, I would love you forever. And that will be all for right now. I will be posting again soon. Thanks for reading! ♥

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So, I’ve seen a few other blogs here and there, and I’ve been thinking… Maybe my blog name is too long. I mean “Achievement Unlocked: Mommyhood” doesn’t really roll off the tongue. And Mommyhoodunlocked.com is also a bit long. Maybe I should shorten it. “Momma Pwncess” seems like it might be a good idea… What say you? Would that be a better blog name and/or web address? Any suggests will also be taken into account. Thanks! ❤