Whirlwind of a Life

Time has just been flying by. It seems as though I just got married and here I am with a husband AND a 4 month old. I am beyond happy with my little family, it's what I have always wanted. In addition I have always wanted to just be a mommy. I received my BA in elementary education and have worked as a Pre-K teacher for a total of about 3 years. So here I am, a stay at home mom (not really by choice).

Maybe it's because we are struggling to make it on one smaller than

average income, but I'm feeling this need to do more. I don't want to say that money buys happiness, but I do feel it would be a huge contributor to me feeling like a successful stay at home mother. With money I could provide daily/weekly enrichment activities for Amelia and I, but without the gas and money to get into some activities I feel I can't provide enough. This pity party comes a couple times a month, the other times I am content

with being at home with my little girl and being lazy around the house. Heck, the rain doesn't help either!!! What do you do in a teeny tiny apartment when the weather remains gloomy for weeks at a time?

Ok, pity party over!

I leave you with a picture from when Amelia was just 4-5 days old :)