A Whole Lotta Nada!

This is going to be a random post you guys. Like full of anything that pops into this silly little head of mine, random. I hope that's okay. It's just been that kind of week around here.

1. First of all, Cory and his dad built me a flower bed in the front of our house, and I am absolutely in love. It really brought a lot of character to the front of our house and dressed things up a bit. I invited my mom over to help me pick out flowers and start my garden... because I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to plants and I think we did a great job. I'm determined to turn my black thumb green. I dead-headed my flowers today and maybe even said some sweet nothings to my struggling tomato plant. He'll have to make it through now, right?



2. I made myself a "mini-bucket-list", (inspired by Kelle Hampton) and it's really been a fun way to get me through this crazy week. I'm excited to share with you all my completed bucket list tomorrow for my insta-friday post.

3. Okay, this week hasn't really been that crazy, we just woke up to a TON of water in our basement on Monday. At first, we thought that it just rained so much (because it rained like you wouldn't believe that night and the day before) that the ground just couldn't keep up and the water had no where else to go but in. We have a sump pump in our basement and heard it kick on several times throughout the night, so we assumed it was working. Hours later and gallons of water poured out of shop-vacs later we find out that chipmunks burrowed their way into the pipe underneath and had the pipe so clogged with dirt and what-not that there was no way for water to even come in! Ridiculous. So while you were all grilling and giving thanks to those who made Memorial Day possible, I was cursing chipmunks and trudging around my basement in soggy flip flops trying to suck up water with a shop vac. But of course, I'm thankful for those who served our country and continue to serve our country, nonetheless.

4. I finished reading Bloom by Kelle Hampton this week and it is nothing short of incredible. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it. She keeps it real and makes you feel like you're just one of her friends, apart of The Net, she needed after her daughter Nella was born with Downs Syndrome. You'll laugh and you'll cry and trust me, you'll thank me later.



5. I'm proud to say that my little girl is potty trained! She's had accidents here and there, but she's doing way better than I could've ever imagined. We're doing diapers for naptime and bedtime still, but I just think we'll cross that bridge when we're ready. She's rockin' it though & I'm lovin' it!



What have you been doing to keep busy this week? Reading any good books... (besides the sex-crazed 50 Shades of Grey)?

Also, if you're interested in doing an ad swap or purchasing an ad on my page, email me! I know we're like hours away from June, but better late than never, right?

a mom is a teacher

Alea's been amazing me lately. The things that she says just stop me in my tracks. The silly "tricks" she does and all that she knows. She recently had her 2 year check up at the doctor and I literally had to ask the doctor what I should be teaching her next. She knows her ABC's and can recognize all of her letters. She knows how to count almost to 20. And she she knows all of her colors and shapes. My doctor just kind of laughed and said "play with her." Reinforce what you've taught her, but play with her. Teach her to use her imagination and explore her surroundings. It kind of made me laugh too. I guess that's something I've never thought I needed to teach her.


photo taken by the sweet Beth

So that's exactly what I've decided to do. This summer, we will explore. We will paint. We will whip up delicious recipes. Learn how to not only blow bubbles, but make them as well. I want to expose her to as many things as I can this summer, before I have to hit the books again come this fall. I know she's still young, but I want to plant a seed within her with a yearning to learn about all that is around her and begin making memories with her. I want her to have fun & play & be the happiest little toddler there ever was. And I'm delighted and so honored that I've been chosen to be her teacher.

I'm back!

Oh hey lovelies! My names Chelsea and I'm the owner of this here blog. Remember me? Oh gee I hope so!

My absence, though long was justified... I promise! I, as most of you know, started my first semester of nursing school in January and it kind of ended up taking over my life. The free time I had that wasn't being taken up by studying or homework I wanted to spend snuggling up with my little Alea Lou. It was hard being away for her cute self for great chunks of time, three day a week. But we survived and I survived and I'm happy to say I managed to get 2 A's and 2 B's! Not too shabby if you ask me!

Basically, I'm going to slowly but surely work my way back into this blog of mine. Expect some design changes soon, lots of ridiculously cute Alea pictures and you know... Just updates on the past couple of months I've been away! I've missed you guys! Hope you're ready for me!