The struggle

OK so...the hardest part of co-parenting for me is the fact that my older son has to go out of our state to visit his dad.  I mean, it's not that far but still....I had to take him there yesterday and just the fact that he is almost 3 hours away from me it difficult for to handle.  Another thing that is hard is that he will be gone all summer long and when he comes home we have to prepare him for his first year in school.  (Tear)  I cannot believe my baby is growing up on me!  I call him everyday and we facetime all the time but it's just not the same as having him home with me.  I mean don't get me wrong here, I like having a little break every now and then, but it's still very difficult for me when he leaves for too long!

I know that he loves going to his dads house and I would never take that away from him but as a mom, I always want him close to me.  That's just how I am!!!

I feel like I'm the only person who feels this way.  Does anyone else have to deal with this issue? What are some ways that you cope with it?

Sunday Funday

So Sunday is usually a lazy day for us, unless it's my weekend to work of course.  Today we are at my husbands Jiu Jitsu private lesson then he has a job to do a little later.  Its supposed to be my weekend off this weekend but  I am working for one of the girls in the office today...

Yesterday I had to take Jordon to his dads house in Michigan.  Its always hard for me when he goes there just because he is in a different state than me and he will be gone for so long!  Does anyone else have that issue or is it just me?  He will spend the entire summer there and when he comes home we have to get him ready for his first school year!  That is another topic that is emotional for me.  But anyways, were just having a very low key day before work. 

Xo
-Danielle

You are a GREAT MOM!

OK, so have any of you ever had one of those days where you just feel like everything you are doing as a mother is wrong?  You just feel like you're failing at everything.  You just think to yourself, "my kids deserve better"  or the worst thing of all is that you compare yourself to other mothers.  I am here to tell you that that is the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself.  Not every mom is going to discipline their child the way you do, or let them eat cookies for breakfast (I'm guilty of this one) or let them stay up late on a week night.  Every mother is different just like every child is different, so don't beat yourself up about the way you are comfortable doing things because you are doing the best you can for your child or children.

If you are having days where you just want to give up....Don't.....take a deep breath and a long look at the precious face of your child and remember this....YOU ARE AMAZING AND THAT LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT!  Not every day is going to be perfect.  There will be days when all you do is lie around and get nothing done and that is perfectly normal and it's OK.  You don't always have to have a spotless kitchen, or living room, because lets face it, if you have kids, you will never have a clean living room again.  Toys, diapers, bottles and more toys will be covering where you once could see an actual floor.  You might be like me and have dishes in your sink but you are too tired to put them in the dishwasher and that's okay.  If you feel like leaving them until later, you do it.  It's hard being a mother and guess what, moms need a break every now and again.  Do not judge yourself because you don't have that sparkling clean house like Susie up the street who doesn't have any tots running around. She doesn't know what it's like to love and care for a child so of course she is going to have all the time in the world to clean up everyday.  She doesn't have to worry about spills, or stains in the carpet from chocolate milk, or those awful little Lego's (that kill when you step on them but you don't have the heart to toss them because your child loves them so much) lying around and that's OK too.  All I'm saying is cut yourself some slack, you are doing your best and as long as your child is happy and healthy and well taken care of, then you don't have anything to worry about.  PERIOD, THE END!

So, with all that being said, go and relax in a hot bubble bath and give yourself an at home facial and just kick back and watch some TV.  Have a glass of wine and forget about your troubles, because guess what momma, you deserve it!!!!!!

-XOXO
Danielle

Happy Memorial Day from the Colemans

Hello Everybody,

We would like to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day!  Thank you to all of the men and women who serve and have served our country.  I hope everyone remembers that today isn't about BBQ's or partying, but about the Men and Women who served our country and lost their lives so that you and I can live the lives we live.  So, with that being said, I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

Today, we are taking the kiddos to the zoo!  Jordon is super excited about seeing the zebras, it's all he has talked about all week.  Emmett is too Small to even know what's going on but, I'm sure he will have a good time.  I love days like this where I can just spend time with my family.  That's what life is all about.  I Will post pictures later of us at the zoo!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Memorial Day.

NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO SACRIFICE THEIR FREEDOM FOR YOURS!

-XOXO
Danielle

Welcome to my crazy, beautiful and a lot chaotic life!

Hello everybody,

My name is Danielle and first of all, welcome to my blog!  Thank you for taking the time to click on my link and read what I have to say.  (you are awesome)  I hope you won't be disappointed.  Like my profile says, I am a proud wife and mother of two.  With that being said, I am the only female in a house of chaos, toys, diapers and bottles, hence the name "Queenie!!"  (Hey, I Earned it)

With this blog, I will use the "mommy time" that I squeeze out of the day for myself and post blogs about all things "parenting" or just things that we are dealing with as a family (parenting wise) whether it be giving advise, getting advise, answering questions, asking questions, funny stories, etc. (you get the picture)   Oh, and I love feedback so please feel free to leave comments and I will get back to you as soon as I am able to.

Some of my interests outside of being super mom are blogging (obviously) photography, taking walks, playing with the kiddos, going to the beach and spending time with the family!  I also work full-time.  I started blogging as a hobby and so far I really enjoy it.  It is an escape out of my little bubble and gives me a little time for just me.  Who doesn't need a little "me" time...Right?

Anyways, I am really excited to be starting this new mommy blog and I hope you will enjoy my posts and leave me as much feedback as you can (I encourage it.)

-Danielle <3

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