A Real Life Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there was a woman who was lost in her own world. Her life was a mess and she wasn’t sure what her future held. She had a special young child that she was responsible for, but when he was with others, she relied on the company of friends and alcohol to keep her going. She really was drowning in no hope and an uncomfortable existence. Her life was a wreck.

At the same time there was a gentleman, living a very long two hours away. He had his whole life together. He had a career he loved and made good money, he had the modified vehicles he liked, and was even in the process of building his own business. Life for him was full of fun and adventure. However, he was missing something. This handsome man who seemed to have everything was longing for a family.

By the influence of some unknown force, this man and this woman crossed paths through an internet website. She was on it for the silly quizzes; he was on it for curiosity and possibly compatibility. He looked at her profile, she emailed him, they talked on the phone for hours, and before long, they were having their first date. As unlikely as these two opposite people were to be compatible, only that unknown force could see it was the perfect match. It somehow made him blind to all her flaws, and made her see that she was worth his spoiling.

One day about six months after knowing each other, she took a leap of faith in him, and left her job and moved closer to where he lived. They both connected in a way neither had experienced before. She quickly became attached and did not want to chance losing something that made her feel so alive, he preceded with caution unsure of how the adventure he was on was going to end. When it began to look as though the story was going to fizzle, the force gave them yet another small push. At just nine months after meeting face to face, this couple (not so young) headed to the chapel and exchanged their vows of love and commitment by a creek in Tennessee.

Today, you can find this wild and reckless woman cleaning house, baking from scratch, teaching her children, and exploring a world that she never dreamed she would be a part of. She is more together, happier, and full of wonder because someone, something, somewhere decided that the perfect man was all she needed.

Be it God or be it Fate, she is thankful for all she has been allowed to become with the love and encouragement of a man who had it all!

Mother's Laws

I know we have all heard of Murphy’s Law and Newton’s Law. Well, since being home with my children longer than usual, I have learned that there are certain laws that only a mother will understand and appreciate. Daddy’s will laugh but not truly understand. I am sure there are more, and will probably add to them as I continue to learn to appreciate my own children even more.

Mother’s Laws

1. When needing sleep, you won’t be able to because your “to do” list will be running through your head.

2. If you have had 2 good days, don’t wake up on the 3^rd day, it is guaranteed to be a bad day!

3. When your house seems at peace, and everyone is quiet, it is ok to panic because someone somewhere is up to something they should not be!

4. The Bathroom is where you talk to your kids, it is not a place for privacy, you lost that right when you had kids.

5. If it says washable on the package, it is not. However, if it says permanent, it is! When you ask your self will this stain, answer yes always!

6. “I am sorry, Mommy.” really means please don’t look for the mess I made.

7. “I love you, Mommy.” Really means, I have been up to something, and you won’t like it.

8. Your friends and acquaintances who promise an easy mess free activity are 1 of 2 things, liars or in denial.

9. Cute puppy eyes almost make you forget about their messes.

10. Even though you want to watch them sleep, you better get some sleep of your own, it may be your only chance!

Mommy's Project 52:8 Happiness

Happiness is seeing a child discover a new truth.








It is the warm hug and gentle kiss after a long day.






Happiness is being told thank you for an "excellent" meal, when you just heated left overs.
It is kisses on the belly and singing to the new baby.





Happiness is cuddling on rainy days, taking time to smell the flowers, a painting created by a child, and the sound of giggles as the kids play together.




True Happiness comes when you have the wisdom to put your family first and the insight to enjoy them blossoming.

Mommy's Project 52:7 Selfless

Selfless is an interesting word. It is a word that allowed me to loose myself in my first marriage and then led me to be selfish. I think all mommy's at one time or another are selfless. IF they have a supportive spouse then it is more natural and allows them to still be whole, however, in my case with my first husband, his selfishness made my selflessness kill the person who I was inside.

Which brings me to my point: I am working hard to overcome being selfish! I have a wonderful husband who is the selfless parent. He caters to my needs and even my wants as well as the kids. To say he is a perfect man would be a lie, because he has his flaws, but he is the perfect man for me. He is probably the best daddy ever, starting from pushing the oldest to do things uncomfortable and hard instead of giving up, to wakin up in the middle of the night to change diapers and letting our little girl help in the shop. He is caring and devoted to his friends and family, and has even slowed down on the adventures so his family can keep up!

When I think of selfless, I think of my best friend, my husband, and the Daddy to all my children! He is also the hero of our house and who we all strive to be more like!

Mommy's Project 52: 6 Crazy

Crazy is......

going from a very peaceful relaxing vacation with lots of learning opportunities with the kids......


To dealing with a car crash!

Mommy's Project 52: 5 Loving

This is probably one of the hardest topics for me because what is loving. I know I have grown much here recently realizing that my career was preventing me from being the loving mother I wanted to be. So when I thought I was being loving by working hard, I was also being neglecting. So, when I think of the word loving this is what I see: