theBumbleBreediaries

Why did I decide to start blogging?  For starters, although I went to school to pursue journalism arts, I never finished.  I love to read (trashy celebrity gossip magazines are my weakness) and I love getting ideas and personal thoughts from other moms on all things kid related.  You can usually find me at Target at least 3 times a week.  I love to craft and I love makeup.  I love trying to cook and bake although I'll be first to admit I'm not very good at it. 
Raised in Portland, OR I am a daughter, sister, loyal friend, wife and my most important role: mama.  I am always fascinated by the way the perfect mom conducts her day; you know the like...her hair is perfect and styled, (it's usually a ponytail for this mama!) her outfit is up to date and she has 3 well-behaved children in tow.  Of course she does all her own baking, cooking, and plans elaborate dinner parties.  That mama is not me.  I am happy to get all the tips and tricks to help me get there, though.  : )

Let's start with Brayden.  My over active 3 year old, he's soon to be 4!  Brayden was our lil miracle child.  We tried for 4 long, agonizing years before he was conceived.  Turned out my thyroid was screwed up (yup, still taking medication for it) Brayden was the perfect baby.  He was so calm and so easy going.  He would sit in the car for hours on end without fussing and I was able to shop, dine, and really do as I pleased.
Brayden is now super active and can't sit one spot for 3 minutes straight!  He has a mind of his own (as do most 3 year olds) and tests me every single day.  He knows what he can and can't get away with and definitely uses it to his advantage.  He loves his sister so much.  Sometimes he can get a little excited and rough with her but he simply adores her and it just melts my heart to watch.  Brayden started preschool just a few weeks ago and although the first day he did great, (they usually do because they are unaware you're going to be leaving them there) the next few sessions were a bit of a struggle.  He cried everytime I dropped him off.  One time they even had to call me to pick him up because he was so upset and after almost an hour of crying, they deemed it necessary.  I think he was also sick that day so that made it harder to be away from mama. We're doing great now though, his teacher says he's much happier and more settled and calm.
Then we have miss Aubrey.  Aubrey Elizabeth is coming up on 1 year next month!  As I reflect, I am in awe at how time has flown.  I remember the day we brought her home from the hospital.  She cried all the way home.  Bree (as I like to call her) is one sassy little girl.  She's definitely a more 'difficult' baby then her brother was.  B started sleeping through out the night at 6 months.  Bree is still waking up almost every 4 hours.  It's getting better and better though. 
Bree loves to eat, dance, and watch her brother play.  She is so fascinated by him.  I love to just watch her reaction as she watches him run around like the Tazmanian Devil.  I can only imagine the fun they will have together once she is more mobile.

I can't forget about the hubby.  My rock and my best friend.  He knows me more than I care to admit and is the most sentimental guy.  We've been married for 8 years, together for 13.  He works a lot but when we do have time together, he's the biggest kid.  I am blessed to have him.  He takes care of everything and does it happily for his family.  Having kids has definitely brought us closer together.  It's a different life now but I wouldn't trade it for the world. 

That's my family in a nutshell.  My hope is that somewhere, any of my posts will help a mama at her wit's end dealing with daily life as reading other's blogs have helped and inspired me.  Moms have the toughest job in the world and it never ends.  We don't get enough credit for all the work we do...