A daughter is...

I absolutely love this quote, because it couldn't be more true.

All mother's have probably heard the "they grow up so fast line", be it while they were expecting or while holding a tiny babe in your arms. I know it was told to me more times than I can count. I didn't believe it. Not when I first heard it while holding a tiny blue swaddled bundle, and not almost three years later when a very loud little girl was pulled screaming from my womb. She wanted back in and no part of the cold, cruel world. She did her best to make sure we understood this for the next ten months of her life. They were the longest months, weeks, days, hours, minutes of my life... at least they sure felt that way at the time. After our first child had come home from the hospital sleeping through the night, us having to wake him for feedings, and him only making noise when his world was seriously not right, this red faced little girl was a whole new ballgame. At the time I was pretty sure the universe had a cruel sense of humor. Loud as she was, we loved her fiercely, and she brought unimaginable joy to our little family. Even through sleepless nights I wondered how I had gotten so lucky to blessed with two such amazing children. They brought so many joys and challenges. It didn't seem like kids grew up quickly back then, I thought it would all go so slowly.

Welcome September

Happy September, y'all! I've missed writing here so much, I thought it was time to give it another go. Where have I been? Well, I've been making my dreams come true! Seriously, I have been doing things I never thought I would! Along with still working a job I absolutely love full time, I am finally going to college! This is something I always wanted and never thought I would be able to do! Life is just really, really good right now. For the first time in a long time I am truly happy. This is a big deal, y'all.

Those of you who are long time readers will notice some changes around here. It was time because Ramblings of a Texas Housewife no longer fit me. I think that's part of why I struggled so much to even come here for so long, the person I was when this blog started was long gone. It took me a little while to find me, but now that I have, I wanted a fresh start!

Anyway, thanks to all of you who have been here for the long haul and howdy to the new readers! I am thrilled you are here! Welcome, September. I cannot wait to see how this beautiful month unfolds.

Be Awesome 2015

Another year and for a change I am hopeful. So much has changed in my life over the last few years, but I finally think I am in a good place. In fact, the hopelessness I felt a few years ago is completely gone. This is what I am most thankful for as the New Year dawns. It's because of the warm fuzzies and peace I feel that I bring you my resolutions, goals that are drastically different than any from years gone by.

How to find savings at the gas pump

Buying gas is hands down my least favorite thing to do lately. Thankfully gas prices in my area have fallen some recently, making filling up not quite as hard on the pocketbook. Still, it's never fun and I try to find ways to save money on my fuel costs as often as possible. One great was is Shell's Fuel Rewards Network. Signing up is free and it's easy to start earning savings. You can help lower the cost of filling your tank several ways after you sign up, like dining out, shopping on line, even when you buy groceries! Earning fuel rewards is simple and I find that with earning points on shopping it's a double win, you are already shopping anyway! Saving money is a big thing to me.

Rockin' Back To School With Sol Republic Deck

Have you ever fallen in love with a product from the first time you used it? This is what happened when I had the opportunity to review the Sol Republic Deck. The Deck is a wireless speaker which has great range and incredible sound. I have used this every day once it arrived in my hot little hands. It goes in the car with me because the car system sounds terrible. I use it every morning for the getting up, showered, dressed, and out the door routine. I use it with my notebook computer because the speakers on it barely make noise. It is my workout buddy while I'm walking on the treadmill at home. We take it to the kitchen to make cooking into a giant family sing along and dance party. I listen to it while typing blog posts and singing about along about not knowing what to do with myself. Anyhow, it has many uses and I like versatility.