Random Thoughts

I was just thinking of naming this blog Random Thoughts of Lis instead of Lovely Thoughts of Lis. I have no idea what I intend to write about on this blog. It used to be so easy for me to write about my life on my tumblr. I guess I didn't think much about what I wrote back then, I just wrote. I guess I should start doing the same now. Just write. I think I am currently in a weird place in my life.  I feel as though I am on the backburner in my own life. Right now Ryan has work full time and school in the evenings. On top of that he is traveling a lot for work so I am the primary caretaker of Nate weekdays. I am so thankful that I am home with Nate because if I was also working full time I think I would be so stressed. But at the same time I don't get much "me time" out of the house. And I feel like I don't have many or really any "mom friends". Not to mention I have to be creative with what I do as we are now living on one income and don't have extra money to spend. It is a challenge. On top of it all my son, Nate, is such a strong willed and energetic little boy. He is stubborn and can test my patience like no other. Parenting is the most challenging thing I have come across in my life. It can suck the life out of you and at the same time fill your life with so much joy. You are tested constantly but always rewarded in some way. It is like nothing else in this life. I am grateful I get to experience parenthood. I just hope that I figure out how to give more quality time to myself. I need to take better care of myself so I am ready for whatever comes my way with Nate each day.

Fall is near

and I couldn't be more excited. It is my absolute favorite. I have already noticed the weather cooling down and the sun setting earlier as we are midway into September.  There is something about Fall that feels like home to me. This season always brings upon change into my life. I'm hoping there is good change in the forecast this year. It's not officially Fall yet but I am ready for all the Fall festivities to begin. Here are some things I have on my to do list:

-Take a trip to SF
-Go apple picking at Apple Hill
-Bake cookies and other treats
-Pull out the crockpot and start putting it to use
-Find a Halloween costume for Nate