A Long Time Coming...

Nine years ago I lost one of the most important persons in my life to cancer, my grandfather. My grandfather was my everything and he was more like my dad then my grandpa. Whenever someone passes away there is always that one person that tells you that everything happens for a reason, which of course is not what you want to hear. At this time I had a lot going on and my grandpa's death was like the straw that broke the camels back and I began my downward spiral into a very dark place...
After graduating high school I went on to drink my life away without a care about anyone or anything. And now looking back I have come to the realization that had I not had my grandpa in Heaven watching over me that I would not be here today. Some might say that if he had not pasted away that I would not have found the dark side, however I know that I still would have; something would have still pushed me over the edge.
Fast forward to present day and a couple of the most wonderful kids later I have a whole new outlook on life. It's funny because my outlook now falls back on the same thing I hated to hear when my grandpa passes away. Everything. Happens. For. A. Reason. And I mean everything. If I would have done one thing differently in my past I would not be where I am today. I could never go back in time and change anything for fear of not having what I have now. There might be things in my past that I'm not proud of (and there are) but I don't regret any of it. It's weird ever since having my second child has this realization really taken place, and I guess it's because I'm truly happy. But I really am, I wouldn't change a thing about my life or the people in it. :)


To all those that are in that dark place or on the verge, or even those that are happy, never forget that the past is the past and thank God for all that you have because it's better to have nothing and be alive then to have everything and be dead.



Live today for today and in the end things will work themselves out ❤

A New Day...

Wow I haven't posted anything in a while! Since our move and Lil Bit being born, things have been crazy and all over the place, however I feel as though everything is just now starting to settle down :) And now the holidays are here and we couldn't be more excited! Big Bit is to the age that he is really going to enjoy everything, and Lil Bit gets to experience it all for the first time, which has Mr and I super excited!

Mr and I have now decide that I am going to homeschool the boys for sure! What made the decision final is the fact that I can't seem to "get over" the idea; it is all I can think about and I feel as though it is a "calling" for our family.  I am excited to get started and Big Bit isn't even 3 yet lol !  So I have started doing research into what all is involved/needed and what our state laws are (which is basically do whatever you want, there are no rules). The only thing I am not looking forward to is the cost of getting started, which Mr says isn't really anymore expensive then public school. However I can see it becoming an issue down the road since Mr is extremely frugal.
I have found a blog (confessionsofahomeschooler.com  ) that is awesome! She has so many free printables and lesson ideas, it's crazy! I will do more posts later that have some of the download and her ideas! As for today this is all, as Lil Bit is awake now :)

Live today for today and in the end things will work themselves out ❤


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Recap...

I feel a need to kind of recap my day. Its not as though it was very interesting nor did anything out of the blue happen. Today was actually a very laid back day. Big Bit and I played with blocks while Lil Bit laid close and watched bright eyed. It is amazing how a child can not be able to do something and just a day or so later is completing the task with no problems. Oh and Lil Bit almost rolled over today; it won't be long before the real fun of having two boys begins. To be able to watch my children grow and learn is an amazing gift. I am truly blessed to have the life I have.

Live today for today and in the end things will work themselves out :)

The Beginning...

Well as the title states this is the beginning of my blogging world and as you can probably guess I am lost when comes to the blog world lol. I don't have any particular goals with my blog; it is more of a medium for my thoughts about life, family, and the up's and down's with parenting. So with this first blog I will give you the basics and the backdrop of my life.

About Moi...
My name is Claire, and I am blessed to be the mother of 2 amazing little boys (Big Bit (2) & Lil Bit (8 months) who are sure to be the death of me. I am the basically wife of a wonderful farmer (Mr), and I say basically because all that keeps us from officially being Mr. & Mrs. is that pesky piece of paper and a little white church. Everyone is always asking when we will get married and truthfully I have no idea. Mr is of the long secret planning and then surprising me type, so if I had to guess it will be when I have given up on the idea and BAM! that is when it will happen. Mr and I have been together almost 3 years now and have our 2 wonderful little boys. Our love story isn't some story book romance; it is more short and complicated, however it is our unique story and I wouldn't have it any other way :) 

The End of the Beginning...
I named my blog The Curious World of Life because life is curious. You never know what life will bring at you, give you, or take from you. I wasn't raised going to church or believing in God. I won't say that I now believe in God but I do believe that there is something more; more of a higher power that kind of controls things. To you this may be God. I just look at things a little differently. I believe everything happens for a reason, whether you know the answer or not. Life is about exploring life itself and learning about yourself and you never really stop learning and growing no matter how old you get. 

Live today for today and in the end things will work themselves out ❤