What You Missed Coffee Talk and a Giveaway

I honestly think I've had so much coffee today I'm
like the Energizer Bunny on crack! 

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you’re just like where did it all go? Okay, well that is me this week! Sunday was so kick @$$ and I thought to myself, ‘yes, this week is going to rock!’ and all of the sudden....I wake up and it’s Friday and I’ve accomplished umm...zilch! I mean really, peeps....I don’t know (or even want to know) what has gotten in to me. But it has got to stop!

What You Missed week 7

Hi peeps! Another week is done and dusted! And honestly it's been very exciting for us! 

We spent last weekend at Ma's and it was relaxing and a nice break! The boys had so much fun exploring the new creche and of course stayed up WAY past bedtime each night! 

What You Missed week 6

Hi peeps! February is officially here....it's really amazing how fast this year is flying! I guess that is what happens when you're busy!

How are you all doing with your challenges??

I was so excited to introduce you all to my ideas for #Commitment2014 and thank all of you for supporting me in my goals for improvement!! And don't worry if you didn't start up on the first day of the month! You can join these challenges any time you want! Just start with day 1 and work forward! 

What You Missed: Randomness and Links

Hi peeps! Another week done and dust, no?

It’s been...quiet! Not on the blog, but in life in general. Slowly, over the last few weeks, we’ve been transitioning back into routine mode. Bedtimes have become more structured, Mama has been getting things done in the evenings, and our social life has been put slightly to the backburner!

Not that I’m complaining. This was, is necessary. This was nice! Saturday, Hubby had gone fishing the morning and afternoon and when he got home, we quickly went to the shop and took LJ to the doctor. While out a close friend asked if we wanted to braai. My gut reaction was NO. We’d been very specific about not wanting to do anything for a few weeks, but this friend is a rustig (calm) friend. Don’t get me wrong...he can enjoy a party! But he knows the deal with kids too.

What You Missed Week 2

Hi peeps! How’s 2014 going so far? Mine....lazy! No seriously though, this coming Wednesday everything goes back to normal! Lil Mister begins school again....so although I’ve had a million things that needed done this past week, I’ve just enjoyed the peace of an empty house. Of course the kids and Hubby are there....but it’s nice just being able to melt back into routine.

Speaking of routine....we are working hard to get that started again! I won’t lie...my laziness isn’t helping (neither is LJ’s teething!) but we’ll get there. Next week....it’s all strict again. Clean kitchen at night, lunches made and bags packed before bed! Lil Mister will begin school now and LJ starts his first day of school ever asof the 3^rd of February!

What You Missed W51

Here we are peeps! Only a week and a half left in December and in 2013! I really can’t believe so much time has passed! This past week has been a whirl wind of emotions for me.

I was so grateful to have Ma visiting us for a few extra days after LJ’s party! It was nice to have her in the house...however! My idea was that Ma was supposed to be resting! Ma had a knee surgery the week before and was not supposed to be up and walking so much! Do you think this happened?!? NO! She was soaking up every second with the boys. Which I can totally understand, but....defeated the purpose of rest! Also, it totally makes me feel guilty when I see her doing stuff in my house! Partly because I don’t want her to feel she has to and partly because I’m thankful because in reality....I’m exhausted and lazy after work! :-/ So there is the honesty! I absolutely love having Ma here....but she needs to learn to kick back a little!

What you Missed: Birthday Week!

It's been a quiet week here at Organized Chaos! But that's okay! We all need those weeks ya know! 

It's LJ's birthday week, so I've been neck deep in party planning and have a whole night and morning ahead with more work that I think is possible to complete! ;-)

What You Missed W49

This was actually a quiet week. I kind of feel like I'm battling a funk.....and it's starting to stink up my mojo! ;-)

Trying to keep my mood up on holiday....I really wanted a nap lol

Hubby is back at work this we

What you missed W48

This week has been a little slow getting back into the groove! I won’t lie.....I’d much rather still be on holiday! ;-)

It was so wonderful and honestly, our family truly needed it! Although, that house from our Ouma and Oupa is far from childproof! We were so heart sore and tired of telling the kids no for everything that when we got home they’re were able to just about whatever they wanted!

What you missed W47 and I'm missing yall!!

 

While I have been away this week....I’ve also been very active! I hope you are enjoying all of the posts up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Otherwise head over there and catch up! Since I’ve been gone and not staying up on what everyone else has been doing....I’m sad to report there will be no favorites this week! I promise to make it up to you next week though! I’ll be back Monday in full swing....or barely surviving being back at work....we’ll just wait and see!

If you happened to be busy as well this week....it’s okay! Organized Chaos is always happy to keep you informed!

What You Missed W46 and a goodbye! (only for now!)

Another week has passed here at Organized Chaos and well, for everyone at that! Life just keeps trucking on and I’ve had a little bit of mommy sadness as I realized this week how big my boys are getting! LJ turns one in under a month and my Lil Mister is storming head first into his threes! I knew it was coming, but wow....where did the time go!

Tuesday evening at the grocery store we were picking up items for our trip. I decided to grab a few jars of baby food since I’m not sure what Ouma and Oupa have planned for meals. LJ eats basically everything we eat, but better safe than sorry right! Hubby remembered one type that was Lil Misters favorite as a baby and asks why I don’t get it for LJ. I remarked that LJ is still too young for that type. He looked at me and confused said but the food is from 10 months. My eyes widened as I realized we’re already in our 11^th month! I just don’t see where it happened!

The boys are becoming good friends as they play and terrorize our household on a daily basis and the love between them is beautiful! I can’t wait to spend this 10 days with them without interruptions from work! I think we all need it!

What you Missed Week 45

Oh my word! Have you seen what a busy week we’ve had over here? It has been amazing! I am so excited to have shared so much with you all! I just wish it was like this every week!

Please....if you enjoy me as much as I enjoy all of you...take a quick second to go nominate me for South Africa's best Mommy Blogger!

Are you getting tired of me?

I really hope not!

My favorite Tweets of the week:

Kemiavon

@kemiavon

Happy Monday. Hold on and don't let go and get tired. Hold on to God, your dreams, what you've been hoping for, and don't give up.

Lauren Albrecht

@LaurenBAlbrecht

I wish I'd get up early before work, even when I don't have to be anywhere. I love having this time to read and rest before a busy day!

We're so busy I hope you didn't miss....

Thankyoudiva.com

Wow. As I look back, I almost can't believe another week has gone. Time is so precious
and each passing day I come to realize this more and more!

I keep telling friends and family how much I am missing my boys during the day at work and how the hours seem too long. It seems like each day when I get home....they're doing something new. Hubby even commented after his weekend away (I mean he was gone 2 days peeps!) that it seemed like the boys were bigger!

Some Financial Release and What You Missed 27.9

It’s been a rough week on the Organized Chaos front! I spoke before about wanting to change our family shopping habits. Let’s just say this didn’t work so well. But financially....things just aren’t getting easier!

I’ve been praying a lot about what we are supposed to do and for guidance in how we handle situations. A few weeks back though, God spoke to me insurmountably through scripture assuring me that I’m not only supposed to be trusting in Him to handle ALL things but that it is time for Hubby Dearest and I to take a few steps back and reassess the manner in which we are living.

Hebrews 13:5 

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Matthew 6:33 

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you

What You Missed Week 38!

I wanted to end this week on such a high note....but inside I’m just crushed! I hope you stick around until Monday to hear about how I have officially donned the “worst mom of the year” award in Lil Misters school! It’s a wild one let me assure you! ;-)

Oh, and I'm so excited to share with all of you next week about how I finally found my green thumb! Now, if we can just keep it around long enough to actually make things grow! ;-) 

I want to take a moment to thank each and everyone of you that follow me and read me each week! It is because of you all, the sweet emails I receive and the encouragement through Facebook and Twitter that I keep at this!

So thanks for hanging through the nonsense! Thanks for sharing my little tidbits! And thank you....thank you for supporting me! Stop by Prayer Power and let me know how I can help you!

What you missed Week 37

Yes, peeps, another week has come and gone! And you know what, I'm enjoying life more and more! It amazes me the glory of God each day and all He does to ensure our happiness! 

I want to quickly remind all of you to get out there this weekend and share the Good News with someone! Pray for your spouse and your children and your dogs and your families and your best friends and PRAISE God for all He is doing in our lives!

I'm wanting feedback here in my little corner. So please, drop me an email or leave a comment! What can I do to improve? What do you want to see more of/less of? What do you like the most to read about? And how are you getting to my little blog? Do you follow via Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin'? Why do you follow that way? 

I need your help to know where I'm heading!

What You Missed W36

Lil Mister and Oupa watching the races!

I'm so freaking nervous peeps! For those of you who aren't following me on Twitter or Facebook, I posted today that Hubby Dearest is reading this little corner of the www for the VERY.FIRST.TIME! Now, I really don't have anything to worry about because I'm not on here bashing his name or dragging our family through the mud. I have nothing to be embarrassed about because I am nothing but honest.

However....I guess I just hope he is proud! 

What you missed and some changes!! 30/08

Hey all of you lovelies! It felt so great to be back this week and ready to go! I caught up with all of you and let you in on what my family has been doing on Monday! You should really check it out!