Simplify Savour & Shave

Being a work at home mom, it's hard to be great in every department. You have lots of ups and downs. When your work and family blend together you are forced to be more organized, even when you don't have any idea where to start... so here we go!

During this journey I will be sharing attempts to balance work, children & marriage through the trials & tribulations of different adventures. (And with the help of wonderful applications out there and inspiring blogs that I have stumbled on over the past year or so.)

It was hard to think of a name for the blog, but three simple thoughts popped into my head, so we're running with it. Simplify, Savour & Shave...




SIMPLIFY: We are in the process of trying to SIMPLIFY several things in our life to make room for the new. Always makes you feel better to purge and let go of the clutter. Sure this is easy for most people, but it is especially hard for me since I come from a line of pack rats in the family. Not sure I can overcome it, but am looking forward to challenge!

SAVOUR: Most nights I'm up working late to allow for more time with the kids during the day, I try to SAVOUR every moment I have with my children and truly appreciate each and every client I have no matter how large or small the account. Collectively they keep me working full time and allow me to have a child friendly schedule during these cherished moments in life. Everything passes by so quickly it's hard to hold onto some things, and notice every little detail.

And last... SHAVE: (which should probably be first) Finding time for each other. My husband used to always get the last 15 minutes of time and energy I had after the long day, but over the past 7-8 months we have found creative ways to make more time for each other and find "us" again in the middle of this wonderful chaotic chapter of our lives called Parenthood. And even though he loves me just the way I am, I try to always remember to SHAVE my legs, because you never know when you'll have 5 minutes alone :)

So the journey begins... the baby is attempting to eat rice puffs, our daughter is getting a bath, the presidential address is about to come on the TV, and here I sit at the computer still. Time to log off for the night and get ready to read the kids a couple of books, change diapers, get the Trader Joes Brownies out of the oven and finally relax for the evening once the kids are in bed...