Dear 3 Boys

Anyone who actually knows me, knows how much I love wearing foundation and curling my naturally straight hair! Using makeup has been like a hobby of mine - it's the only form of art I can say I feel confident using  (sadly, I never inherited my mom's drawing skills).  Since a very young age, I remember watching my own mother apply her makeup as she got ready to head out to work, with true awe.  Using makeup can just be fun and feel like a confidence booster, but when you're a mom of 3, there's not much time in the day for anything you-related.  Things like hair and makeup can easily take the back burner on my to-do list.  I spend most of my days at home with my boys, but I still choose to put on some makeup and and do my hair most days because that's just what I enjoy and makes me feel ready to go out and start my own day.  In the past year and a half, that's gotten harder to accomplish as my sons grow and demand so much of my attention - but I have a ...

David insisted on making cupcakes for Mommy's 30th Birthday My son is always excited and asking to help me cook in the kitchen, and I nearly always say "yes" as I'm constantly looking for opportunities to give him individual attention with younger twin siblings.  Something like homemade vanilla frosting is a very kid-friendly recipe that takes about 5 mins and always allows my son to take the lead in the "cooking."  There’s just something fun and special about making your own homemade frosting!  The ingredients are all commonly found in a typical kitchen, and as a mother, it’s a true delight watching my son’s face light up as he sees the ingredients transforming into something brand new.  Making our own frosting was kind of like conducting our own science experiment in the kitchen – very messy, but quick and delicious!  This took us just under a total of 5 minutes to make, and we only had to use 4 simple ingredients.  The frosting can be mad...