“Reading is my inhale, writing is my exhale” – Glennon Doyle Melton in “Carry On, Warrior” I wanted to revisit this quote again because of how much more it means to me now than it did the first time I read it. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in the free moments that I get… Continue reading You cannot pour from an empty cup
I think the moments I feel the most happiness is when I am taken away by our kids enthusiasm for life. When I see life through their eyes. And today was real special because we took Celeste to her very first Cirque du Soleil show – Kurios. When we sat down at our seats she… Continue reading Welcome to Kurios
I was texting with a close friend of mine today and I was reminded of the very first time I heard Celeste’s heart beat at our first ultra sound. I remember feeling a happiness like nothing I had ever experienced in my life. The hope and fear all mixed into one big wave of… Continue reading About a mom: I matter
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
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
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…
I’m not going to lie, motherhood / parenthood is filled with a ton of not so great moments that no other parent or book could possibly describe to you as well as actually living through it. At times it’s madness. “Pull out my hair” is an expression that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.… Continue reading My favorite moment – kite flying
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 