I had a very emotional moment just now. I was finishing nursing Elysse and as she lay in my arms deep in sleep I felt the tears streaming down my face and a myriad of thoughts flooding my mind. Thoughts that made me feel sad, lonely, empty and insecure. Thoughts that make me want to… Continue reading When you feel half empty
Sometimes the people you love the most, that you hold in the highest regard, and which you have the deepest respect for, can often hurt you with unkind words and believe that it’s ok. It isn’t ok. Words matter and they can hurt. Deeply. And it’s not because we are too sensitive, it’s because… Continue reading If it isn’t kind, keep it in your mind
I remember being at our Church’s Worship Team Christmas Party four years ago and as we sat there, new parents, with our 6 week old baby sleeping in her stroller my husband made a comment about just waiting for things to get back to normal. One of the ladies said to us that we… Continue reading Parenting: The “new normal” no one talks about
(of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.synonyms: grow, thrive, prosper, do well… Courtesy of my Google definition search I love this word. The MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) theme this year is A Fierce Flourishing. I am… Continue reading About a girl: Flourish
I started a 21-Day Fix Extreme workout and I’m so proud of myself because I completed the first 7 days! One of our neighbors and my mommy friend is the Coach for this group and I’m so thankful that she invited me to join. The program is part of Shakeology but for now I’m… Continue reading Day 7
Today was the second annual Spooktacular event at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, CA. It’s all kinds of Halloween festivities, there is no cost for entrance (you just need to register in advance) and it gives the kiddos a chance to put on their costumes and practice trick or treating before the big day.… Continue reading Halloween fun
This morning I had breakfast plans with one of my stay at home mommy neighbors and my husband teased me that I sure had a bounce to my walk, because you know normally when I don’t have plans and its breakfast at home I’m all frazzle dazzled. More frazzle and less dazzle haha. It’s true… Continue reading The Salad
This isn’t a poem. It’s just a collection of words forming thoughts. I prefer swimming in a pool, enclosed and safe. I stand feet bare Where water and sand meet. Sometimes tickling, bubbly and warm. Other times startling cold. I feel the heat of the sun, Its tepid embrace. Then sometimes crashing waves Throwing me… Continue reading The edge
While it’s only been a week and two days since my last day at work, I am so thankful that I made the choice I did. The day I gave my resignation and walked back to the office space I shared with another colleague she commented that I looked much more relaxed. She had… Continue reading About a girl: resignation
August was one of the most difficult months for me since the birth of our second baby, Elysse. I was under a lot of stress that had a really bad affect on my nursing. I thought plugged ducts were bad but nothing could have prepared me for the burning sensation and stabbing pain I… Continue reading Plot twist!! It’s not just about boobs…
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 