Happy Leap Day!!

We get an extra day this year! I was gonna use this as an opportunity to say something motivational like we get an extra day to tell someone you love them, let go of the negativity, etc. But who am I kidding- this motivated mamma is out of motivation. My beautiful baby girl still isn't sleeping through the night :-(

But since I do get an extra day this year- I decided to make it day to post something on my neglected blog. I really do love this space but it's seriously crazy how time gets the best of you. And that to a crapped out computer and 4 months will pass by before you know it.

So enjoy your extra day this year! even if it is a dreaded Monday!

okay, okay- I had to include some kind of motivational quote.

It's my blogiversay!!!

4 years ago (yesterday) I decided to start documenting my journey. Since then I've grown from a first time mama to be to now a mama of two of the best children in the world!

I've really enjoyed my time in this space and I'd like to keep it up . But as you know life gets in the way. I plan on publishing some posts here and there in the coming weeks (but no promises).

Just like every year I'm linking back to my first post where it all began. Then marvel in the fact of how much I've grown. Happy Blogiversary to me!

PAILRD

This year, today is bittersweet. While I am still among the scores of women who sadly will light a candle on this day, this year I have my sweet baby girl (and son) in my arms while I do so. 

I'm currently at a loss for words. I don't know if it should be words of encouragement, sympathy, or elation. 

I mostly never talk about what I've been through except on this here space. And even then I don't think I've been thorough. I actually think I'm still processing everything-even in the amount of time that has passed I still can't wrap my head around it. 

WW: Baby muggin part 2

7 years

Today, hubby and I celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary.My husband thinks marriage is calculated in dog years so he'll undoubtedly wish me a happy 49th anniversary. He thinks he's funny. Much like the past 5 years we aren't doing anything spectacular to celebrate. We'll be lucky if we can go to dinner alone. However, I have big plans for our 10th anniversary. I keep telling him that I'd like to get "remarried" in Vegas. I know this would simply equate to a vow renewal but I think the idea of a Vegas wedding is kinda funny for us.


I also want this (for our 10th). I usually don't ask for jewelry (or anything else for that matter) but this is so pretty I couldn't resist.

The year we got married (2008) we attended 3 other weddings and cheered on 2 others from afar. One of my friends from college dubbed this year our 7/11 year (7 years married, 11 years together). I thought that was very clever and immediately thought of Beyonce's 7-11. I tried to get him to act out that scene from the video when Jay-Z tumbles down the hallway. You know- this one....

That cracks me up every single time.  My husband said "no". We have our silly moments but we really need to draw the line at nearly hurting ourselves. Cause my husband tumbling down our hallway would likely end in tragedy. So while I won't have any silly videos to share, I will share a picture from our wedding... one of the best days of my life.

And here's my anniversary tributes from years past (with my parents sprinkled in there too). Happy 7 years babe! Here's to many more!