Looooong Time, No Talk

Hi friends…can I still call you friends even though it’s been soooooooo long?  I figured I’d drop in to say a quick hello and let you know what I’ve been up to since we last talked.

I had to step away from the blogging world for awhile.  I was beginning to feel like it was consuming me.  The deeper I got into the blogosphere, the more inadequate I felt (about my clothes, my house, my cooking, my overall inability to be June Cleaver).  And I was beginning to realize that I was putting off my children while I sat glued to the computer reading other blogs, commenting, and writing posts.  So I was already feeling like I wasn’t the “perfect” mother/wife/housekeeper but as I spent more time in the blog world, I really wasn’t being a very good mother/wife/housekeeper.  It was a vicious cycle and I had to get out of it. 

And I know I did the right thing because in my 8 month hiatus, I haven’t missed it.  Some women use blogging as their outlet, like a journal and they miss it when they are away from it.  I was not one of those women.  But I did miss my interactions with all of you.

So that brings me to the purpose of my post today.  To invite you to join me on Facebook so we can still “talk” to each other, without getting swallowed up in the black hole otherwise known as the blogosphere.  I’ve even decided to bring back Truth Be Told Tuesdays over there.  So come on by, say hi and let’s be friends again :)

In case you’re wondering what else I’ve been up to, here’s a quick recap:  a few birthdays, a soon to be kindergartener {sniff, sniff}, some home projects that have been on my list for 5 years, some fun travels, an obsession with Pinterest, and lots of laundry. 

But the biggest milestone for me has been a professional one.  Many of you may recall that I was wanting to focus on my Binky Bags and I am happy to say that I have officially done that!  They have been redesigned and renamed the Peachick Pacifier Pouch and I am focusing solely on selling them in my Etsy shop and getting them into retail stores.  So if you or anyone else you know is having a baby, they are a lifesaver and make the perfect addition to any baby shower gift!  And since we’re friends again, go ahead and take 20% off in the shop using the code FRIENDS.

For those of you that are still with me, thank you and I look forward to talking with you on Facebook!  And since no blog post would be complete without at least one picture, here we are celebrating my “baby’s” 5th birthday.

Sorry, We’re Closed

Hi friends, just wanted to let you know that I’ll be stepping away from the blog for a little while. 

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I’ll still be posting on Facebook, so if you don’t already “Like” me over there, c’mon over!

Truth Be Told Tuesday #17 - Dirty Laundry

Hello friends! Welcome to another edition of Truth Be Told Tuesdays! If you're new here, this is a day for us to share our truths in an effort to support one another in our imperfections. Thanks to all of you that participate each week. It's so much fun when you all join in on the fun!

Truth Be Told, I don't always wash my stinky, sweaty clothes before wearing them again. Some of you may remember that I practice yoga twice a week (I've even confessed a little something about it before!). Sometimes, after class, I come home, take off my sweaty shirt, but don't put it in the dirty laundry! I figure, what's the point in washing it if I'm just going to wear it to go to yoga class again? It's not like I put it on to go to the grocery store or anything (because that would be really gross ;)

Ok friends (if you are still my friends after that confession), now it's your turn! Tell us your truth!

Truth Be Told Tuesday #16 - Oh, Poop!

Hello friends, welcome to another Truth be Told Tuesday where we share the truths in our lives in an effort to support one another in our imperfections. First of all, let me say I know I've been a little absent from the blog, but I've been taking advantage of the fact that my husband is home for the summer and I've been working. I know, exciting, huh? But hopefully I'll be back on track soon since school will be starting and my husband will be back to work.

And now for the real reason you stopped by...

Truth Be Told, I have the worst luck with my daughter pooping when I am completely unprepared and without a diaper. I told you about the time I had to let her go commando on our way home from the mall because she pooped and I did not have a spare diaper. Well it's happened to me 2 times since that incident! (Seriously, that was in May!)

{Cute clutch tutorial over at Diary of a Quilter}

We we were at a friend's house for a playdate and as we were getting ready to say our goodbyes, my daughter informs me, "Mommy, I have a poopie." No problem, I'll just get the spare diaper out of my purse and....oh shoot! No diaper. Oh yeah, I have a spare one in the car, let me just run out and get it...seriously? No diaper there, either? Fortunately, my friend had a size 2 diaper laying around that she let me have (my daughter wears a size 4!). But thankfully, it was enough to get us home. So you'd think I'd learn my lesson, right?

Nope!

The other day, my husband and I decided to take the kids for a walk to a park in our neighborhood. I pushed my daugher in the stroller and my son rode his bike. We made it to the park, the kids are playing, all is right with the world. Then my son comes over and says, "I have to go potty." There's no porta-potties around, but that's ok, he's a boy, so my husband takes him to a tree and he does his business. Once again, all is right with the world. About 5 minutes later, my son comes over and says, "uh oh, I have to go poop." Oh great! Now what do we do? He can't exactly poop behind the tree in the middle of the park. We decide to quickly load back up and walk home. As I'm getting ready to put my daughter in her stroller, she announces, "I have a poopie." OH GREAT! We're in the middle of the park, my son has to poop, my daughter has already pooped, and I don't have a diaper or wipes! So I did what any resourceful mom would do. I laid my daughter on the picnic table, wet some kleenex (thank goodness I had those!) with water from her sippy cup, wiped her bottom, threw away the poopie diaper, put her shorts back on and we high-tailed it home!

So now I'm going to start stashing diapers and wipes everywhere! The car, my purse, the stroller...I vow to never be caught in this predicament again!...Until it happens the next time ;)

Now it's your turn! Tell us your truth :) C'mon, you know you want to. Confession is good for the soul, right? ;)

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Truth Be Told Tuesday #15 - That's not Toothpaste!

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope you all are having a great day. I'm off to help a girlfriend paint her kid's room, but I can't leave without sharing this week's Truth Be Told Tuesday with you. In case you're new (yay and welcome!) Tuesdays are a day for us to come together to share the truths in our lives in an attempt to support one another in our imperfections.

Truth Be Told, I once reached for the toothpaste in my drawer and accidentally pulled out some Vagisil (sorry if that's TMI, guys!). Fortunately, I discovered my mistake before actually applying said ointment to my toothbrush! Unfortunately, I can not say the same for a friend of mine who did the exact same thing with the exact same ointment!

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Ok ladies, now it's your turn! Share your "truth" with us...trust me, it's very cathartic ;)

Kids’ Closet Organization Tip

If you’re like me, organizing your kids’ closets is like…well, it’s like trying to organize your kids’ closets!

But I did come up with one awesome solution for storing blankets, crib sheets, changing pad covers, etc… I used a simple hanging shoe rack!

It’s perfect to fit all of those little things that otherwise don’t have a home (or would have to take up space in my already overcrowded linen closet). And I don’t use all of the hanging space in my kids’ closets anyway, so I have plenty of room for the “shoe” rack.

It simply velcro’s around the rod. It couldn’t be more simple! I think I bought this one at Ross, but you can find them anywhere (Target, The Container Store) for probably around $10.

Do you struggle with keeping your kids’ closets organized? What’s your best organizing tip?

Sharing my awesome tip with these wonderful ladies:

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Truth Be Told Tuesday #14 – TV as Babysitter

Happy Tuesday, friends! If you’re new to This Present Life (yay!), Tuesday is a day for us to share our “truths” with one another in an effort to support each other in our imperfections. After all, no one actually lives the perfect life they portray on their blog or on Facebook all of the time.

Truth Be Told, yesterday I plopped the kids in front of the TV so I could catch up on my blog reading. And this morning I put on a show for them so I could catch a few more zzzzzz’s! I’m not proud of using the TV as a babysitter, but it’s the one guaranteed method for preventing calls for “Mooooommmmmyyyy!”.

So there you have it, my “truth” for the week. Now it’s your turn! Share your truth with us in the comments section…and trust me, you’ll find that most of us can relate to your truth, so don’t be scared ;) It’s more fun when everyone plays along!

And if you haven't already, come by and "Like" me on Facebook to read everyone's truths over there!