2014 review

2014 was a year of being humble, learning new things, accepting things I cannot change and loving every moment we shared with each other.  Honestly this was the first year that I can say it just literally flew by.  Our relationships with one another are closer and we could not be more satisfied.  What I really enjoyed about our New Year’s Eve was the sweet surprise that our Little Bell had for us.  We celebrated New Years with my Hubby’s family and Isabel led all the children in an activity she planned out.  She went up to each of the adults and let them know what she thought made them great in 2014.  It was uplifting and a great reminder of having a child like faith in humanity.  While I initiated my blog at the beginning of 2014 I wanted to start journaling all of our adventures. Las adventures de (the adventures of the Izzies) los Izzies…….. or the LBH (Little Brown Herd) as Mijo deicide, also in January. Anyhow, with going back to school and living life I just did not make blogging my priority and that’s perfectly fine with me.  So to any one that did happen to read any of my post thanks for stopping by and thanks for not hounding me for updates.  

In 2015 I do plan on using my camera more often and possibly even posting videos, we will see.

So in short 2014 was about looking at life without filters and distancing ourselves from things that only hold temporary value.  Oh and we succeeded in eating at home on a weekly bases, which of course in true mommy blogging style, we ate organic about 80% of the time and gluten free about 50% of the time.  And our other little lifestyle change was making our own toothpaste, deodorant, cleaning solutions, and finally home remedies dominated over the counter solutions this year as well.

Cheers to 2015 and walking in faith as family unit.

Maria and the Izzies

Staying occupied and Halloween

Blogging has been sitting on the back burner for a while, but when you run a busy house full of Izzies this is bound to happen.  The kids have entered into their half-way point for this semester and they are thriving.  Isaiah let me know the other day about how he enjoys being at his new school.  He likes that it challenge him and I couldn't be more proud.  Isabel's teacher always makes me feel at ease about my baby when she informs me about the way Isabel is becoming more of a leader and an academic enthusiast.  As for me I am surviving trying to juggle school with family life.  Thank God for our awesome family that enjoy our kids company and keep them for a couple of hours so I can do homework, study, or just stay on track.  I don't remember it being this difficult the first time I went back to school, but it is what it is and I am ok with that.  I am also highly blessed with my hubby: Israel he is very supportive and motivates me to stay on track.  Although my blogging skills still suffer the main tasks at hand are going great.  Oh and Halloween was a fun brain break type of evening. The kids were able to dress up as book characters for school; Isaiah was Audi Murphy, 

Isabel was the female version of Huckleberry Finn, and Ellie was a pumpkin.  The kids got a free "treat" at Jamaba Juice as an after school snack.  By the time Isabel went trick or treating she was done with her straw hat and someone asked her if she was a hobo--- oh No! Isaiah opted to pass out candy with grandma, he was not amused.  We ended the night with scary movies, cousins, pizza and friends.  Which by the way Oculus was more of a suspenseful movie than horror.  

School update

Busted and owning it…………..

I have completely ignored our blog for way too long. What can I say we are a busy “little herd”. So many changes going on its crazy to think that the fall is upon us and I am bearly getting back to blogging…… oh well no time for regrets. That’s the end of that, but here is the quick synopsis of what’s been going on.  So I am on week two of being a newly stay at home mom and student. I am a little rusty on both, but I can own my flaws and make the most out of any craziness that both of these task may entail.  So far I have been purging away unnecessary clutter, organizing, writing, reading, commuting, and potty training Ellie.  Isabel is so proud of her new school and actually gets ready with our hesitation, Isaiah is adjusting to middle school, Israel is proud and excited for me (about school and being home), and I am adjusting to this new chapter in our lives.  I am happy to say that all of my Izzy’s support mommy going back to school, thank goodness its only six credits this semester.  My first day was a bit overwhelming. I had a can do attitude with a long to do list so needless to say I should have taken it one bit at a time, but I've recovered. 

 

First day for Little Izzie!       Second week for this Izzie

Lazy evening and mom reads

Working with children leaves me with low energy from time to time, but today I was drained and ran to the kitchen and whipped up some thing quick & yummy. After that we started the Brooklyn 99 series with kiddos............. they laughed so hard. Anyhow soon after it was time to brush teeth and get some sleep for them it is.  Israel and I cuddled up to a documentary we watch them pretty often. Ellie liked having some undivided cuddle time too. Then I moved on to the ultimate sluggish activity of all I got on Facebook and caught up on some actual reading.  These were some of the interesting mom articles some of my friends posted. I normally don't get to read a whole article, but being that the kiddos were already in bed I was able to read with out interruption.

1st read:
This article on "being grounded" really helped me make a mental note as to how to handle the "wonder years" with are the tween and adolescent era that we are embarking on. Tweens now teens just around the corner.

Well here it is: http://themetapicture.com/probably-the-most-clever-mom-ever/

2nd read:
Hits home for me I was a preemie and thus this article is about a preemie. It highlights many things that are close to my heart and relevant in our lives.

http://mattwessel.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/worlds-best-mom/

3rd read:
Some truth in our parenting perspective is held in this article. Brief synopsis is a young mothers "old school" parenting belief and her view on "modern parenting". I must admit I do agree on most of the article.

http://www.umbrelr.com/young-mother-giving-kids-dont-blame-her/



Happy Mothers Day (week) everyone.

Never a dull moment

This has been my main companion as I have been sick twice and now pulled a muscle in my lower back. Just wanted to give her a shout out.

Needless to say her shift is done. Now we just await my Izzy. That is all for this post. I'm going back to bed.

Isaiah-isams and memory lane

Small talk with the boy:

As we drive by a family walking their dog the dog tries to run out into the street.  

Isaiah:  Look at that dog saunter into the street.
Me: Are you using your vocabulary words sporadically?
Isaiah: Yes I am disclosing my new vocabulary.

I am so proud of that boy! He cracks me up.  At his age I was bearly realizing the whole "i" before "e" rule. I was a slow learner. Turns out I had dyslexia. My mom didn't believe in getting me tested...........she was to worried about me getting medicated over nothing. Of course she didn't realize that you get meds for ADHD. OH mom! I love her. She was just misinformed and I was just a child.

taking a minute to blog

Playing catch up.

Lately we have been celebrating birthdays, getting sick (mom only!), and having fun around town.

Breezy day makes for a perfect kite weather.

My Lil Izzy and my sister in the lovely Bluebonnets

Muller Park in a sunny 76 degrees in Austin, Tx

Mijo's homemade cookie cake.  Made by his Great Aunt.