This season I am focusing on being conscious of how much I say yes to so that we can all enjoy what we do attend to the fullest. It can get a little tricky with so many different invitations to celebrate but in order to fully enjoy the reason for the season (Christ’s birth) and… Continue reading Bright lights delight
Today was tons of fun. Elysse dressed up as Owlette from the kids cartoon PJ Masks and Celeste decided to be a Unicorn. We ended up meeting up with two sweet moms from dance, they each have a daughter. Since my parents are in Mexico and my husband was at work today, which means no… Continue reading A Halloween night to remember
I’ve learned that with kids, when they are about to have a major meltdown (particularly my 3 year old) the best option is to divert. Divert attention elsewhere. Sometimes this works like a charm. Other times, she’s hell bent on being upset or can’t make sense of all the big emotions she’s feeling that diversion… Continue reading Mom’s are not like jelly, made to spread thin
Bonjourno! Last I posted we had seen beautiful Dubrovnik and then we headed to Athens. In Athens we stayed a couple of nights and got to explore the Acropolis and also walk a little bit of the city on our own. We also went to Meteora to visit a monastery and a nunnery there. This… Continue reading A taste of Athens
Hello there! I can’t believe it’s been over a month since my last post. I hope life has been good to you! As for us, we are in full summer mode! The end of the school year and Celeste’s first year on the dance team ended super well. It’s hard to believe in the Fall… Continue reading Summer fun has just begun
Traveling with kids is totally doable and can be fun! Just try not to have expectations and know it will be unpredictable. Ha! Did that just make your heart jump?! Last weekend when my husband walked in from work and all us girls exchanged our welcome hellos with him, I excitedly asked “want to go… Continue reading Destination: Joshua Tree
My heart and my mind are still unable to process or comprehend what has happened. As I lay in the middle of my two girls tonight, waiting for the calm and darkness of the night to settle them into sleep, my thoughts went to a thousand plus miles away where my aunt is experiencing the… Continue reading Forever in our hearts
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.
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
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
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 