"Our" Life

Hello Again! Thanks for reading.

I told my husband that I started to blog (or do I say, "started a blog"?) He read my first one and then warned me not to give out too much personal information. Silly man. I wear my heart on my sleeve! I'll talk about anything. (Just kidding honey....I know, you were talking about information that strangers could use to identify where we live and who we are. Although in today's world, I am pretty sure anyone can find anybody at any time......it's called Facebook :)) Anyway, Mitch wished me luck and said that I'll probably have fun. He's right...so far I am having fun and have received some nice comments (on my FB link.) I'll also have to remember to consider my family in what I write on here, after all, I don't want them to get mad at me for "airing out dirty laundry" (or in my case, it's clean laundry in five laundry baskets that sit in the living room for over a week because I hate putting laundry away.) OK - get back on track Autumn - remember to be considerate of your family members - right. Which brings me to my next question...


Why didn't anyone ever tell me that once you're married and have kids....your life is NEVER your own? It becomes "our" life. This is a great thing most of the time, but there are some times when you just don't want to have to consider anyone else's opinion, schedule or feelings. Like making a gyno appointment. I hate going. I go because I am supposed to (and I'm a rule follower) and now I have to try to find some time during the week when there are no prior engagements. I have to figure out if I can schedule the appointment during a time slot without having to bring any of the kids. Really? I can't just make an appointment and go? NO!!!! The worse part about this is I have only 9 hours, 9 precious hours a week without any kids. And if I want to go to the gyno without kids, I have to schedule the appointment during one of my 9 precious hours. So now, I'm not only irritated because I'm going to the gyno, but I have to "waste" one of my kid-free hours to do so. Ugh!!! That sucks. (Side note--Mitch is more than happy to stay with the kids if he is home, but it's a crap shoot on whether or not he'll be home on a certain day at a certain time. I tried this once and got burned -- 3 kids fighting in the examination room in the middle of my exam. Therefore, if I want to be GUARANTEED that I won't have any kids with me, I have to waste one of my precious hours.) Why can't I just make an appointment and go? Because I am the Mom. I have to consider everyone's schedules and obligations, it's my job. Does anyone else get irritated that they have to use their "kid-free" hours for stupid stuff like doctor and dentist appointments? I want to use my kid-free hours for a massage, a haircut or to shop by myself for myself, not for doctor's appointments. I knew my life was going to totally change, but REALLY???? This much? Why didn't I know?

I know why -- I wouldn't have believed it even if someone did tell me.


Until later....I hope you can find time for yourself to do something for yourself.

Hello! It's Me.

Hello Everyone!

My name is Autumn. I am a wife of almost 10 years and a mother of 3. I have a degree in Spanish / Education. Currently I am a stay at home mom. I volunteer in all 3 of my daughters' classrooms. I volunteer for the PTC. I am my oldest daughter's "Room Mom". I moved across the country to help further my husband's career. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a friend. I am a housekeeper. I am a gardener. I am a reader. I make & maintain schedules. I am a chef. I am a laundress. In fact, I am just like every other mother out there. Just trying to get through another day. So, here's a little info about my family.....

I am in love with my husband, Mitch (even though I am sure to complain about him) and I could not have chosen a better husband and father. I am extremely lucky to have him--I haven't cleaned a toilet / bathroom since we've been together. He's gone a lot for work, but when he's home, he's 100% home. Every non-school morning he wakes up with the girls and I sleep until 8:30 or 9:00. He does laundry, dishes and cooks. He adores our girls and our girls adore him. I hope one day the girls marry someone just like their father!

The girls are great (of course, I am a little biased). Lily is 6 1/2 years old. She's in first grade and loves her teacher. She is a little social butterfly....report cards are great academically, but she needs to learn when it is appropriate to chit-chat. She has a great smile and loves her little sisters. She plays softball, attends tap/ballet class and loves to swim.

Camy is my almost 5 year old daughter. She is in a 4 year old preschool class and goes Monday through Friday. She has a kind heart and sweet spirit. She is everyone's friend and everyone loves her. She has a great sense of humor and makes everyone laugh. If anyone is crying (stranger or friend) she is the first one there trying to help them. She is very thoughtful and does a great job picking out presents. She attends tap/ballet classes and also is a great swimmer.

Abby is my 3 year old. She is in a 3 year old preschool class and goes Monday, Wednesday & Friday. She is full of energy and is very smart. She is a little peanut...only 26 pounds and still in 2T clothes. She is strong willed, determined and knows what she wants. Since the day she was born I have said, "God gave her to me last because He knew if she came first I would not have had any more kids." She challenges my natural parenting skills and forces me to become more creative in my child rearing.

Since I obviously have so much time on my hands, I decided to blog. Just kidding. Really, I figured that since I am horrible about writing in my kids' baby books, I can "record" their childhood this way. Also, I hope it will be a great way to "vent" my frustrations about parenting and married life. I couldn't figure out a good name for my blog, so since most of my posts will probably be about things that I didn't know prior to becoming a wife & mom, I figured "What My Mom Didn't Tell Me" will be all encompassing. Oh, and just for the record....my Mom is a great mom. She taught me a ton about life and its ups and downs. It's just these crazy, random things she didn't teach me....but we'll get into those later.

Until later.....my wish for you is to be able to sleep the entire night, without waking up, without kids waking you up, without snoring, without someone stealing your covers, without someone kicking you, without any nightmares and without having to go to the bathroom. Good night!