Go WAHF?

Did I just make up a new acronym? Probably not but I like it and I want to keep it. Now that I'm blogging about it I know I can't but it's a thought right? It has been a dream of Mr. Dreamy's and mine since forever that we both work from home, we want to be a Work At Home Family. We've recently met some really great friends who do just that. They have an office with a divider and everything between the two of them and although their baby is in preschool for a few hours of the day (I secretly admire that) they can get work done and are financially sound.

So no I just like the idea of my kids being occupied for a few hours, I'm not doing to well in planning our days currently. We are a homeschooling family, our goal is to be as self-sufficeint from home as possible. 2.5 years ago we were able to make our budge work to allow for me to stay at home but since have really wanted to find a way for Dad too. I've begun my journey with JitterBum and am finding out that sewing is not like a sport that I can just pick up and roll with. I've cut my fingers, sewed legs together, and just well failed. I'm glad to say I'm failing forward, 8 diapers and counting. What is a dream you have for family? What are some ways you're working to acheive that goal? Can't wait to hear from you ;)

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120 days-Pt.1

That's how many days until this little baby will be here. Of all our children this one was not planned. I mean I'm prepared and all but that feeling of not having it all together has been lingering in my mind for some time now. As a formerly active teenager I started going down hill with my weight in college. I joined the army and was truly amazed at my new fitness level, but that only lasted as long as bootcamp training.

can't believe it but I'd love to have one of those crazy, ill minded drill sergants
yelling me out of bed at 0500hrs every morning. well, just until I drop the lbs.

Mr. Dreamy got me Jillian's 30 day shred. He knows this weight is driving me crazy. I guess driving him crazy to hear about it constantly. But I'm pregnant, what can I do? If you're anything like me it is totally frustrating knowing what you used to be able to do and not being able to do anymore. I'm still a very strong girl but it takes me twice as long to recover and sometimes requires a day of rest the next day.

This is only part 1. I plan to quicken up my metabolism by eating every 2 hours, drinking tons of water daily, and  doing something creative/active with my kids.

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10 things - Time to Dream Again!

There are a lot of blogs out there that have a list of 100 things they want to accomplish in 1001 days. That is a little bit much for me so I opted for a smaller number, 10 things here goes.

1. Take a vacation for over a week.
Since Mr. Dreamy and I have been married we've never been anywhere together farther than Arkansas. I was fortunate enough to get to travel with the military but was always homesick and it felt pointless to be gone solo.

2. Begin the war with my unwanted 75lbs. 
Speaking of military, lol. I started gaining weight in college (the dreaded freshmen 15 was 20 for me). I joined the Army and lost it all and some. After I was no longer in and married the weight came back again. This roller coaster has been going on since middle school and the only time I lose weight is when I'm physically active like militant. It was sports, basketball, softball, and cheer, then just basketball and track, then bootcamp, and now it seems I need some crazy outside force to help me with this. I'm about to have my 4th baby and I need all the reserved energy I've got just to keep up. I plan on tackling this after the baby is here.

3. Have a water birth.
With the baby coming I'm not sure if we'll get to have a water birth. This will be my 3rd home-birth so I know what to expect I just wanted something new I guess to look forward to. If this doesn't happen this go round I don't know if we're having more.

4. Make Mr. Dreamy a WAHD.
He and I have worked together since the beginning of our relationship and it works well for us. The freedom he would gain would be such a blessing to the whole family. To make this happen we have a few home based businesses we are needing to get off the ground.

Phew, it seems these are all major milestones. I may have to start with 5.

5. Stay on a consistent schedule with our homeschooling.
Obviously this one is for my kids. Each day we need to review and add on to what they are already so advanced on. Once we actually get some activities going I always end up having a blast but the downside is I haven't been planning ahead. This one requires that I plan out our day or week before hand.

6. Start a basketball group.
I absolutely love playing ball and had some of my greatest memories in school doing so. I was fit and could care less I just wanted to be fast and play well. I've attempted this in the past and never got more than a few people to say they would join.

7. Start sewing and being crafty.
I love love love looking at things that people have made by hand and thinking I can do that. Well I need to stop saying I can and start doing it. Christmas is coming up maybe I can think of something the kids and I can make as gifts. I want to make cute dresses for my princesses and ties for my little man.

8. Host a Holiday Dinner.
I know this would be so nerve wracking but I have always dreamed of entertaining guests and now that we own our first home I want to have all our family come and celebrate all the time. We moved up from a 2 bedroom trailer with 1 bathroom to a 5 bedroom, 2 story, 2 bathroom home God is good! There is a lot of work to be done but this is my home and I want to share it.

9. Learn to play the piano and guitar.
I've taught myself a few notes and chords on the guitar and can read music from playing in my schools orchestra in middle and high school. Mr. Dreamy has his drums and the sound of music can be heard miles away I'm sure. I just think it'd be neat to be able to play all those instruments and pass that on to our kids.

10. Tell myself everyday how beautiful and blessed I am.
This is so essential for me as a child of God to stop bashing myself and doubting my abilities. I've been given 3 going on 4 very special gifts and to be the best role model to them that they deserve they need to know that I'm confident in who God made me and that they are God's blessings to this world.

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