Personal Diaries :: Everyday stay-at-home-mom

Over the last 22 months, one thing for sure about being a mother, every day is a different story.  Even with a routine, perhaps you have plans, then you have to bail for some reason i.e. nap time, sick baby, etc.  My little toddler is an early bird (6:15am) there are no sleep in's, although if he's sick, my husband and I might get an extra 30 minutes (I know right?  not much but I'll take it!).  My pre-motherhood days, I can now understand why once you become a mother, life is not the same (in a good way), all your free time is limited (so you pick and choose whether a girls night out, or reading a book..) and it can be pretty tiring.

Our typical mornings start with breakfast followed by some dancing.    We love listening and dancing to music; gives us lots of energy and exercise.  Although I do make it to the gym few days a week for "me" time too.  Then a few days a week I enjoy the company of my momma friends.  We sometimes rotate each others house or meet in a public place.  I honestly would not know what to do without my "momma friends" they are the BEST!  I think it is important to socialize about our kids/life and exchange parenting tips.  The remaining time we read, relax, run errands, go to the library and sometime do absolutely nothing. 

At the end of the day, sometimes I feel the day has gone by fast when its filled with things to do.  While other days, it can seem long.  Sometime I am tired and wonder when I get a break, right? LOL  Having a baby has completely change my life and I would not take back a single second or change a thing about it.   My life would not be complete without him, I love him to pieces.

This is the perfect quote: "The joy of motherhood comes in moments.  There will be hard times.  But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction."  Elder M Rusell Ballard 

Here are some photographs from our "lazy, chilling" mornings a few weeks ago.   I can't believe he'll be two VERY soon, OMG!

 

 

Sunshine State :: W Family

I've mentioned this before...its sooo NICE to have family in the south especially when you live in the cold.  Not just cold for a month, from October to April...brrrr...I can't wait for spring to get here.

My aunt, uncle and little cousins, I love so much.  My aunt who is an Registered Nurse (RN), has always been my role model since I was a little girl.  I wanted to be a nurse just like her.  Of all the brothers and sisters coming to North America during the Vietnam war, my aunt had the opportunity to pursue an education.  Everyone is truly proud of her and I am too. 

Now, every time I visit,  I feel at home; informal, home cooked Lao/Thai (oh yeah hitting the spot).  Both my aunt and uncle are very good chefs.  I almost never want to leave the warmth of the sun, the company and food but I have a hubby to miss.

Here is their family session as a huge thank you for all the years I have been coming here.  Love you all XOXO

I still remember 'my little' cousins when they were babies, time has flown.

 

I love this photography, Miss M loves her funny faces

 

My beautiful aunt!

Love this one of the two of them too

 

Miss M is just gorgeous...she could be a model!

 

My favorite photograph... I love the lighting especially.

 

Mr.C going to be in high school next year, holy!

 

I know the years are going to fly when my son and I have a photo like this taken.  He no longer has the cute toes, hands, adorable voice...

 

There she is again with the funny faces.

XOXO