Trying To Keep Up

I know as parents we feel like we must make sure our kids are well dressed, smarter then smart, our house is spotless, and a healthy delicious dinner is on the table. The problem is that way of thought is just completely unrealistic if you have two working parents. I know we can't afford to have someone to come in and cook and clean (although I wish we could), so why are we being so hard on ourselfs to keep it all up. 

This is something I have been struggling with latley. Since going back to work in September we have a very wonky schedule going on in our house. I work part time, only 4 days a week. Hubby works full time. The problem is our schedules over lap. Dan works 11-7, and I 4-10. So we have a babysitter come and grandparents to fill in the gaps. Between making sure the house is tidy, (haha no its never clean. Tidy is the best I can do), doing dishes and laundry, making meals, planning my classes, swimming lessons and dance lessons for Lexi I just can't get everything done. 

Some things have to be flexible. 

So our house isn't always perfectly clean. Our laundry is never all done, folded, and put away. There are dishes in the sink, and there is nothing I can do about it. I can't do it all. I am not super woman (although I try), and all I can do is my best. My daughter and hubby are happy, the grandparents are loving the extra time they get with Lexi, and I am not only doing what I love, but being able to contribute to the family. 

So from now on when I am stressing about how much I have to do, I am going to try to tell myself it is okay to let some things go. There is no point in worrying about little things, that we cannot change. 

As long as everyone is healthy and happy, that is all I can ask for.

My Passion

Today my wonderful fiancé surprised me with the most amazing gift! Tickets to see Wicked! Yayy!

I was beyond excited, since Dan and I love seeing musicals together, and it has been a while since the last time we went to a show.

The show was amazing, but it really re-affirmed to me why I love my passion so much, and how lucky I am to have it as my job.

A lot of things have changed recently, and I finally feel like I am back on track in my life. It is an amazing feeling, and I am so glad I am feeling great about the future again.

I will update soon about all the changes, but for now it's time to relax and enjoy the amazing night I am having.

Hope you are having a great long weekend!

Long Overdue

It's been a while since I posted, but hopefully I can get back on track.

The last month has been insane. We have been to two weddings, camping, and just busy with life.

This week I am off work, so Lexi and I have been lucky enough to have some one on one time.

Yesterday we slept in, had lunch and went to my Uncle and Aunt's to visit. Today we spent the day with my mom and sister, shopping, eating, and catching up.

Lexi has finally started talking and it is too cute! Her favourite word is "bum", but she can also say "hi", "bye", "dog", "cut", "mommy", "daddy", "why", and tons of other stuff that sounds like words but I'm not too sure if they are or not.

Since we have been so busy I have gotten really behind on chores, so since I have spent the last 3 hours cleaning, I hope you enjoy these pictures of the last couple weeks.