Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts

Thursday, June 7, 2012

I cannot believe it's already June!

Wow, it's been a few weeks... for awhile, life was filled with uncertainty. I had a lot to digest and a lot to work out. The good news is that now, I'm feeling the best I have since ... well other than the days my daughters were born, I haven't felt this good in a LONG time.

I'm a single mama, no longer an army wife. And life is improving on a daily basis.

Here are a *few* of the positives:
- feeling more self-relient
- my opinion matters
- for that matter, my opinion is what matters
- I'm not afraid to be myself
- I'm happy with myself
- my children have BLOSSOMED!
- we are HAPPY!









signing off for now, but just wanted to say that I haven't disappeared! I'm so excited for what life has in store for myself and my family from this point on!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

When Turmoil is for the Better

It's been quite awhile since I last posted. I've had a lot going on in my personal life. The quick low-down is that Mr. Smitty and I are going through a sticky divorce. The girls and I have moved and this is a time of upheaval and stress in our lives. The good of it is that I'm feeling better than I have in over a year. The marriage was toxic for all of us and this is going to be better for everyone in the long run. The girls are so much less stressed and they're dealing with the separation rather well. They are much better off with Mr. Smitty and I being separated. The girls and I are enjoying the freedom and relaxation of being able to spend more time with friends and family as we are now in Minnesota. The bad of it is that the girls are soon going to start a custody rotation between Missouri and Minnesota, 1 month at a time. This is temporary and will only last until late fall, when Toddler will become Preschooler and start school here.

Baby girl will remain with me through her 1st birthday as she is exclusively bf'd and refuses to take formula. She will take breastmilk in a sippy, but I'm not super-woman, I cannot pump an entire month's worth of milk to send with her! Toddler starts her first stint with her father this upcoming weekend and she's a little nervous. Glad that she gets to spend some time with daddy, but terrified that she will be leaving mommy and sister. 

We could definitely use some prayer to help us through this time.

Since I'll no longer be "Mrs. Smitty", nor will I be an army wife, the blog might go through a few changes in the upcoming months. Since it's a secondary concern in my life and I only blog "for fun", there might be a lot less in terms of posts, but that's only realistic. 

As for now, here's a late Happy Easter! from the Smitty clan!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Aria Twin 60-40 Stroller Giveaway {Mama to 4 Blessings}

Mama to 4 Blessings is giving away a Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40!


Enter HERE!
Ends October 31st!

Mamas & Mamas Stroller Giveaway {A Mom's Balancing Act}

A Mom's Balancing Act is giving away a Mamas & Papas Trip Lightweight Stroller!


Enter HERE!
Ends October 7th!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Beanie Designs Giveaway {I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers}

I'd Rather Be Changing Diapers is giving away a Hat of Choice from Beanie Designs!

I absolutely ADORE the Organic Cotton Ear Flap Flower Hat in Brown & Pink!
But the Organic Cotton Brown & Pink Bear Ear Flap Hat is so so so cute!
Enter HERE!
Ends September 22nd!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Mei Tai Carrier Giveaway {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a Cat Bird Baby Mei Tai Carrier!

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Ends September 19th!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Smart Trike Giveaway {My Silly Monkeys}

My Silly Monkeys is giving away a Smart Trike LadyBug Zoo Trike!

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Ends September 17th!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Beco Gemini Carrier Giveaway {Nicki's Diapers}

Nicki's Diapers is giving away a Beco Gemini Carrier!


Enter HERE!
Ends August 31st!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Maclaren Triumph Giveaway {Doubel Duty Mommy}

Double Duty Mommy is giving away a Maclaren Triumph Stroller!


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Ends September 12th!

Little Lily Bamboo Giveaway {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a Gift Set from Little Lily Bamboo!
Gift Set Includes Hooded Towel, Cloth Wipes and O.H. Baby Bar! Shown in Swirls Above!
I also love the Buzzy Bees Print Set!

Enter HERE!
Ends September 5th!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Beco Gemini Carrier Giveaway {Monkey Tales}

Monkey Tales is giving away a Beco Gemini Carrier!

 
Enter HERE!
Ends September 16th!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Umi Shoes Giveaway {Mom Spotted}

Mom Spotted is giving away a pair of Umi Shoes!

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Ends August 21st!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Radian XTSL Car Seat Giveaway {Mama B}

Mama B is giving away a Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat from Sunshine Kids!
 Enter HERE!
Ends August 22nd!

ERGObaby Carrier Giveaway {Mama B}

Mama B is giving away an ERGObaby Carrier!


Enter HERE!
Ends August 25th!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Zutano Giveaway {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a $100 GC to Zutano!


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Ends August 18th!

Timi and Leslie Backpack Giveaway {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a Timi and Leslie 2-in-1 Backpack!

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Ends August 6th!

True Fit Convertible Car Seat {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a True Fit Comvertible Car Seat from The First Years!


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Ends August 8th!

Devyn Bag Giveaway {Mommy & Me Giveaways}

Mommy and Me Giveaways is giving away a Devyn Bag!




Enter HERE!
Ends August 12th!