I go through spurts(hahaha) where I will blog regularly, then stop. Then blog again, then stop. Such is the cycle. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that my keyboard looks like this:

And using the spacebar requires a jackhammer and a bulldozer (what?). Nevermind.

As a stay-at-home mom, who isn't so much good at the stay-at-home part, I set out on a journey. A journey of sanity, if you will. See, the cliffs of insanity! (name that movie) Because, whether you like it or not, being at home a lot, when you'r a SAHM is nearly unavoidable. But I digress.

Anyhoo, this Sanity Journey began, where all journey's should. Google . And I happened upon a few websites (not THOSE sites, perverts), websites of mom's, just like me. Ok, not like me, but needing something besides diapers, and snot to stimulate their minds. Sewing, crapting (spelling fail, intentional), wood building dealio's, and just like that, a DIY'er was born.

I've done quite a few projects, sewing and what not, or what not (name that movie). And, I feels like I wanna show you, show you the crap I've made. Not cuz I think I'm all that awesome, but because....why the hey-diddle not?

Drrrrrruuuuuuummmmmm Roll Please!

Presenting, the artistic capabilities (or lack thereof) of Miss Brianna Walters (yes Miss, because calling me Misses. makes me feel 1,000 years old, and Mrs. Walters is my mother-in-law) Mkay Pumpkin? (name that movie)

First up a Bug and a Tator Tot (heh heh heh):

My Greatest Creation....Ever (TMI)

Second, a plaque sign, thingie: (Mrs.Jones if you're reading this (she isn't), I think of you every time I say "thingie" or "doomaflidgey").

(Made with 100 year-old barn wood from the region of Bates City)

A faux-Pottery Barn mirror -
Inspiration $700.00

My creation $50.....winning














An ancient mosaic -

(FYI, my walls are not pea green as is depicted in this pic)

A rockin' baby doll bed and bedding, for my super-fly niece:

Learning towers:

A hideoderous outdoor bench:

Moby-Style Wraps (please note, I did NOT make the babies in this pic):

All sorts of baby leg warmers:

AND a bikini onesie:

There are more sewing projects, but I won't bore you any longer. In fact, if you are still reading I thank-you.

So, in case you cared(which I'm sure you didn't), you now know about all the stuff I've made, because I'm to cheap to go and buy it.

Until next time. Peace up, A-Town.

First, I would like to apologize, a while back I wrote a post on circumcision, and I approached it in the wrong manner. It is a subject that I am passionate about, and I do not apologize for that. I apologize for any hurt, or anger I may have caused.

So, the pain of being Mom. 

When you are pregnant, you hear birth horror stories, you are never going to sleep again stories, your body will never be the same stories, and the list goes on and on. But, no 

one ever warns you about Mommy Wars.

Unfortunately, some of the meanest people you will ever encounter are other mothers. It starts out with a mom, searching for help, advice, friendship, direction, whatever. They find an online group, Facebook, Twitter, MommyHelp, there are thousands. They ask a simple question, "I am struggling with my baby latching correctly when they nurse. Any advice?'

And it is like a firing squad is unleashed. "Breastfeeding is gross." "You're baby won't be smart if you breastfeed." "Just switch to formula, your body is inferior." "You obviously don't love your baby." 

Or the reverse, "The formula I am using (insert brand) is causing my baby to have gas. Anyone have this problem? Is there a better formula?" "OMG, you formula feed? You obviously don't love your baby." "Your baby is going to be fat." "Any one who knows anything, doesn't formula feed." 

If you vaccinate(your baby is going to die), don't vax,(your baby is going to die) selective vax(your baby is going to die), circumcise(your son's penis is mutilated), don't circumcise(your son's penis will fall off), work outside of the home(why have kids if you don't want to raise them), you're a SAHM(must be nice not to have to work), homebirth(your baby will die), c-section(your baby will die),  co-sleep(you are lazy), CIO(you are lazy), breastfeed(your body is inferior), formula feed(formula is gross), homeschool(your kid will be socially retarded), public school(your kid will get beat up in the lunch line), private school(snobby, know-it-all kids), yes preschool(just teach them at home), no preschool(your kids will be so far behind), spanking(abuse!), time-out(neglect), no discipline(weak parents); if you do or don't do any of these things, some mom, some where thinks you are a loser. 

Why can't we just all get a long? Why can't we accept the fact that, everyone does things differently, but that  doesn't make them evil, or unloving. Why can't we look at someone who does things differently, and say, "She does it differently, and she LOVES her kids"? Why can't we do that. 

Instead, we backstab, attack, and rip apart those who aren't doing exactly what we see as best. 

I have learned that, there is no one right way. We are all right. We all do what works for us. We have our reasons behind each decision we make. We love our families, and want what is best for them. 

So, the next time you see a mother doing something you don't do. Like feeding her kids McDonald's french fries.

The Horror! 

 Instead of giving her the stink eye, 

or telling her how terrible you think she is, just smile and say, she loves her kids and she's a great mom.