I think everyone associates certain smells with happiness, and for me, having grown up surrounded by mountains, the fresh smells of nature are near and dear to my heart. Our tiny wooden house had cement floors and a tin roof, and in the front yard, we had a variety of plants and trees: guava, mango, …
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BALANCE has sure become a dirty little word these days. There are those who are seeking perfect balance… and then there are those who believe that balance is… you know, impossible. My take is, well, there is NO balance in that! Of course, seeking PERFECT balance is the path to constant frustration, misery, and disappointment. Seeking …
It was 3 a.m. when we arrived home, and I was so exhausted I literally went directly into my bedroom, jumped in bed, and passed out. The drive from San Antonio was about 6 hours, and although Taylor Bare drove the whole time, I was struggling to keep awake and “entertain him” with my sleepy …
It’s back to school time, a time of chaos, frenzy, fears, guilt, and doubts, whether the kids are miles or meters away. Parenthood is an imperfect journey, and a thrilling –yet scary- rollercoaster of emotions. At times, you may be feeling like you are alone, you end up thinking that no one gets it, and even …
I get many compliments on my girls: they’re polite, they’re smart, they’re confident, they’re talented, they’re wise beyond their years, they’re disciplined, they’re sweet… and the list goes on. I am, naturally, a very proud mom. I’m always proud of them (even when they do something that disappoints me), but being proud of myself is not something that …
As I’ve grown older and it has become more evident to me that trying to do it all brings me stress, overwhelm, and misery, I’ve forsaken the idea of having a long list of chores, tasks, or to-do’s on a single day. I’ve also learned to NOT do it all alone. Big disclosure moment: I don’t …
I have a confession to make: I just hosted my FIRST in-home birthday party… EVER. I never had a birthday party in my childhood (or adulthood), and Elisha and Elyssa have either decided they wanted a big present instead of a party, or we just celebrated it elsewhere fun. Last year, on Eliana’s first birthday, …
Have you ever been on TV? It’s really exciting because you get an opportunity to share your message with a broader audience. You get ready to give your very best and it goes by so fast! I was recently interviewed by the beautiful Cheri Duckworth of Joy in Our Town, KDTX TV- 58 (Joy in Our Town) …
Cinderella’s song taught us that a dream is a wish your heart makes, and as moms, we don’t give ourselves permission to dream enough, wish enough, and receive enough…
It’s 10:25 pm and I have a headache. I haven’t slept well in days (make that weeks), and I have a sink full of dishes. I was planning to post before 3pm, too. I could write, and do chores, but, you know what? I’m going to relax, and watch a movie until I fall asleep. I need …