Revelations of a Home Mom

Okay- So I am officially a "home mom". I am employed by corporation KIDS, and have a new 6 year old manager, 3 year old supervisor, and 4 month old slave driver... :) Being at home, I have found a new revelation. Having been a full time working mom (employed outside the home) I always told myself, and everyone; "I will finally get caught up on my house once I am home full-time." I know, you are all probably laughing! This is where my revelation comes in. Funny thing is...

When I was working my house was always a mess and I really had no time to clean it, because... WE WERE NEVER HOME!

NOW... it is never clean, because... WE NEVER LEAVE! Ha Ha Ha!!! :)

So, I have come to a conclusion, being a full-time home mom means a little clutter, a little mess... but a whole lot of love! :) I have really come to know my children, and take a little more pride in that they are learning things from their mom, not day care. I do still miss my day care (I miss you!) but am finding a lot more of everything in my new, full time occupation! Just need to do 1 load of laundry, 1 load of dishes, 1 loaded diaper (sometimes the slave driver demands more- ha ha), and 1 load of toys... a day!

Life in the life of THREE

Hooray! We are establishing a routine and I have patted myself for FINALLY enrolling A and E in swimming lessons! Hooray! Now I just need to get them there ON TIME! That might take a little more work... ;) I will say, so far adjusting to three has been a little hard. I just have to let one child cry, while I tend to the other. I also tell myself, this is good for them and maybe will turn into "patience"... so far it has not, but these thoughts keep me sain! It is easier to let little Q cry, as he is easier to calm... plug him with just about anything and it works! :) E is quite different in that she throws her tantrum and keeps the tears (fake or real) rolling for at least 30 minuets even after the issue is resolved. Girls... It is soooo funny in that A used to be the one who couldn't calm and Ellie was great at taking a deep breath to calm down! Now the tables have turned, Aiden is learning it doesn't work and Ellie is playing it up!!!! I think my kids are in plotting against me! :) Anyways, we will post some pictures soon!

Here we go!

So now that we are the "Fabulous Five" and have finally decided on a blog title, we are gonig to JUMP into our blog! :) It was M&M's idea for the title, though the inspiration came from my family tradition. When I was a kid a movie treat at our house was popcorn, apples, and cheese. It now has been adapted by my family and when ever we have a movie night, the kids get really excited and say, "...with popcorn, apples, and cheese?!" It is the perfect balance of tart, salt and cheese! Yummy! :) My brothers have also taken the traditions to their families as well! :) Want a fun, healthy movie treat, just try it! :)

The Maher Family is taking a Jump into Blogging