Live YOUR life.

 "You are only who you want to be'' I don't always know what to do. As a mother you face all kinds of different challenges. I have a few right now, learning how to allow them to potty train themselves. I don't want to pressure them, I'll ask if they need to pee, & if they say no I say okay. & that's hard for me I'm usually really controlling. I'm realizing now, that it's not only with the twins that I'm controlling.. My life. I try to control it so that I don't screw it up, be organized you know? But all of that control is ruining the fun. The fun of having a social life, raising my kids, having a boyfriend. It's all ruined if I try to control it all. It's hard to let go. But I'm realizing that it's probably the best thing to do. So I start by letting people do things for me the way they want to do it. Listening more. For example, I love to plan events. & the boys second birthday is coming up, usually I would ...

 The twins are 23 months. It's scary to think they're age won't be referred by months. :( Yikes. Life is great with the twins right now. It always has been. But it just keeps getting better.

Dear Seven AM, We have to talk, Listen.. I'm sorry, I just don't see it working out between us, I mean, your great for some people. I just can't have you in my life, with all this party planning and twins running around, I just don't see where you fit into my life right now.   PS. I'm in love with Nine am, I hope you can forgive me.. Signed, Sleepy Head.

You don't need a degree in housekeeping to keep a clean home. A little goes a long way. You also don't need to spend all your spare time leaning. What you do need are the basics, which include not only the right tools and supplies but also an understanding of how to use them -- along with a clear idea of what you are trying to accomplish and why. Most people would probably enjoy living in a clean home -- if they don't have to do the work! Guess what? It might not be as hard as you think. Benefits of cleaning Why do you clean? What's in it for you? Would you like to be able to eat off the floors? Or would you be happy just to be able to fix dinner without first having to clean up the kitchen or empty a sink full of dishes? There are some obvious benefits of cleaning. First of all, a clean home is a healthier home. Germs are everywhere. But some germs, especially germs in the kitchen, bathroom, and nursery, can create and spread illness. While it is impossible to elim...