I’ve fallen into an after school routine with P for the last few weeks. She comes home from school, eats, naps, watches tv, eats, goes to bed. It’s so lame I can’t stand it! However, I’m giving myself a break because I’m at the end of my pregnancy and I’m exhausted and in pain. Today … Continue reading Easing My Guilt
There is a Spanish song by Franco De Vita that has stayed with me for decades. It’s called “No Basta”, which means “It’s not Enough”. It’s about parenting. There’s a verse in particular that I think about almost daily, specially now that I am a parent: “No basta con creer ser un padre excelenteporque eso … Continue reading No Basta / It’s Not Enough
The beauty of having a second or third child is that you know EXACTLY what you’re in for. I now know that a baby can sleep through a good portion of the night but I may be up pumping because my boobs are hurting so bad. I now know I’ll probably be house bound for … Continue reading A Good Year
As the time gets closer to my due date I’ve sensed P getting more anxious. She’s always been excited, eager and thrilled to have a sibling but the reality of it all is starting to hit. Last week we did the sibling tour at the hospital. It was amazing to watch her take in all … Continue reading Prepping P for Baby G
I wish I could take credit for all my creative ventures. My secret is that I’m addicted to reading blogs! There are women, mothers who are amazing. I just came across Flax & Twine via Design Mom. I was looking to get P something special for Valentine’s Day. These necklaces were just perfect and … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Necklaces
I’ve been meaning to write about this since P’s birthday in November. I’m finally sitting here at my computer and I remembered!!!! P had an “under the sea/Aerial” birthday theme this year. I made her cake as usual. It dawned on me this time around why baking her cake is so important to me. The … Continue reading Why I bake P’s Birthday Cakes
Yesterday I went into Target to buy a $2 item and walked out with $90 worth of clothes. Two maternity outfits for me and one shirt for Dave. I have 5 weeks to go and have plenty of maternity clothes but sometimes it really helps to feel beautiful. For me that means wearing clothes that … Continue reading 35 Weeks Preggo and Wearing…
