Stop Caring So Much About Being A Perfect Mom

It was a long day. Fun but long. By bed time I had enough. My oldest daughter asked me "Mom do you still love us even when you yell at us?" "Of course" I replied "I will always love you all no matter what. Whether I am happy, sad, mad or angry. Do you still love mommy even when I yell at you?" "Yes mommy of course."

There's no "perfect mom" just be you and you'll be just fine!

Admire Those Who Stand Up For What They Believe In

Whale Exhibit At Maritime Center: Such A Fun Morning

What a great opportunity to have this aquarium in our town. It's always so much fun and information. The kids really enjoy seeing the animals and fish and all the interactive games they can play.

Today we were able to go inside a giant 40 foot whale. Inside it showed the whales organs and we learned some history and information on Whales.  Like their teeth are no like typical teeth and they have three stomachs...Yep three! This exhibit is temporary but they do have a ton of other amazing things to see!

http://www.maritimeaquarium.org

Then the girls played with their interactive fish game. They pick a fish, color it, name it and then it swims out onto the big screen. It's so cool to see it come right to life!

Then off course all the fish tanks had some super cute and not so cute fish. My girls went nuts, especially my three year old, when they spotted "Dory"

If you're in town be sure to swing by and check out the Maritime Aquarium. Really worth the trip! 

Was a great morning!

Dear Sleep...When Will I See You Again?

Reality is having three little ones means someone is always up. Which means they can sense the others are awake and slowly all three climb into your bed which magically can fit all five of us. 

I try to rationalize and say they don't like sleep because we are such cool parents but to be honest I would be a much happier person if I didn't have to leave sleep before 6:00 am.