Long before Legos on the floor, the sound of little feet running through the rooms, laughter from tickles, wipes, tantrums, story time, and diaper changes there was you and her. There were lazy afternoons, dating, long conversations, laughter, and visions of what a home filled with children would be. There was a white dress, wedding… Continue reading Husbands, remember your wife.
One of my favorite morning rituals is my coffee at work, and so I’m absolutely loving this new cup that I splurged on at the Disney store (of all places) this weekend. I couldn’t resist though, this cup reminds me of some of my favorite things. Dia de los Muertos – This is from… Continue reading It’s not just any moment, it’s YOUR moment.
I️ should be asleep right now but I️ was awake and saw this picture and felt compelled to write, even if just a few phrases. I’m so blessed to have people in my life that when I️ look at them I️ smile and think how happy I️ am that I️ met them. I️ know the… Continue reading Gratitude in friendship
If you’re looking for that piece that’s going to have an uplifting ending, this isn’t it. This is the truth of the mom driving in her car after experiencing near chaos with her 2 year old in her dance class while tears well up in her eyes (the mom not the child) and she asks… Continue reading The ugly moments of parenting
In the messy chaos and beauty that is motherhood for me, I think of these words. I am still feeling the lingering effects of last night’s emotional yet beautiful moment that I experienced with Celeste. Every morning I wake up and pray to God and ask him to help me be more patient, to not… Continue reading Let the calm come in
A couple of nights ago I was waking up from my usual bed time routine with the girls. As I stood in the bathroom prepping myself to wash my face I thought to myself… Yes, sometimes it is sucky that the only way our youngest, Elysse, will fall asleep is if I lay down beside… Continue reading These moments are fleeting
So these are bits and pieces from a conversation I’m having this morning with my dearest cousin and it prompted me to share on here with you all. cousin: so wtf is going on with yo? you? why the disorganized feeling? LOL me: i don’t know!!! LOL. i feel tired today. i feel like i need a… Continue reading Juggling adulting and parenting
So much has happened since yesterday’s post. After writing that blog I fell asleep while Elysse was taking her nap. I woke up with the same gloomy empty feeling. So I grabbed my phone and visited the fitness group page that I’m a part of on Facebook. I saw a couple of posts of some… Continue reading What we send out into the world matters
I could sure use a pep talk right now. I was walking Elysse in her stroller when out of nowhere this sadness and feeling of discouragement hit me. Actually I shouldn’t say out of nowhere because I know exactly the thought that triggered my feelings. I was thinking about a friend of mine and how… Continue reading Pep talk
https://www.romper.com/p/how-to-respond-when-someone-says-hes-a-great-dad-for-changing-a-diaper-2356610?llid=OB677&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pro&utm_term=EKlP&utm_campaign=liq This article had me laughing and nodding my head up and down in agreement. If we’re going to praise dads we need to praise moms as well. Equally. If you’re a dad reading this, I could see how some parts might make you want to stop finish reading. But if it does, ask yourself… Continue reading How To Respond When Someone Says He’s A “Great Dad” For Changing A Diaper
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 