Hot Mess Mommy Express

I've been trying to figure out how to put my thoughts into words over the past few days. 2016 has started by throwing us a curveball. Without going into too much detail, after spending a week in pain and unable to function, my husband ended up having to have surgery. I am so thankful to have him home and recovering and really this blog is a shout out to the man, that I know I've taken for granted from time to time.  Now that my husband is on a weight restriction until further notice, I've come to realize just how much my husband really does for myself and the kids. I've been holding down our fort for the past week and I didn't realize just how much he does. He has a job that requires a lot of his time, yet he still finds time to help me with the kids, take out the trash, fix things around the house, maintain the yard work, etc. Now that I'm doing it all on my own as well as taking care of him as he recovers, I have realized just how lucky that I am to have suc

Nebraska.....that's where this Mommy has escaped to for the weekend. Catching up with family friends, no agenda, drinking coffee, watching movies, vegging out is what's in-store. And don't get me wrong as I absolutely adore my little family and though I miss them terribly right now, I truly did need this. I don't think I realized it, but it's only been one day and I already feel so refreshed and rejuvenated.  Most people wouldn't think of a road trip to Nebraska when they think of getting away, but the opportunity presented itself to spend some quality time with my mom and hit the road, I couldn't say no. The five hour journey flew by among the conversation with my mom. As I sit here waiting for the girls to get ready (for shopping, of course), I can't help but feel strange as I don't have to lift a finger. I don't have to say "No don't do that" or hop up and chase any toddlers. It's a bittersweet feeling, because I almost fe