5 on Friday!

1. {The Christmas Opinion}
After Halloween is over I used to be one of the folks that would complain and make comments about how early the Christmas cuteness came out. BUT, after having kids, I've changed my tune. I get it, the Turkey gets overlooked every year. A lot of folks start their shopping after Halloween to get a head start and Christmas time is really magical time for kids. Why not have fun with it for a little longer?! We can still be thankful on Thanksgiving while getting ready for Christmas too.  I'll be over here rocking out to my Christmas music :)

2. {Where did he go?}

I have to take just a moment to give a high-five to my husband because he has lost over 20 pounds!  He has been waking up crazy early to hit the gym before work, works a 9 hour day and comes home to jump right in and help me out with the bedtime routines.  He is working so hard and it's paying off.  Now if only I could find that kind of motivation......

3. {Why didn't we do this sooner?}

I have the lovely responsibility of trying to prepare something for dinner in the late afternoon each day. Typically this is when the kids decide that it's time to start running circles around the house. Then the dogs join in and it becomes a Wringling Brothers event. Frustrated, I turned to Pinterest for help. I found this site with very easy instructions and a simple and budget friendly grocery list. We worked together one night after the kids went to bed and created 8 freezer meals! As a bonus they make leftovers. Freezer meals are the way to go!! 

Link found here!

4. {Threenager}

Yes, it's real.  Miss H has been keeping me on my toes lately and we are just taking it day by day! I love, love this age, I really do. But sometimes mommy just can't do anything right. The fact that she is super adorable and gives the best kisses helps to make up for it.

 5. {One for the books!} 

Last weekend, G-ma and G-pa took both kiddos overnight!! I was a tad nervous because this was the first time that Hollin was going away after potty training. She did great and we certainly enjoyed our night away from the nighttime routine. We grabbed coffee, an appetizer, talked about the future without interruption and came home to watch an MMA fight. I was really into it, I promise :) 

We were very happy to have them back home the next night!

Have a fabulous weekend!!!!