Trials of Life Quote

"Today's trial is Tomorrow's testimony"

Author Unknown 

Blessed In So Many Ways

Her baptism was a little emotional for me. I remember planning it while I was pregnant to later put it on hold when I was diagnosed with Cancer. I couldn't plan it any more I didn't know what was going to happen to me. I didn't want to be sick for it, I didn't want people coming to this beautiful celebration with sorrow in their eyes for me so I waited. I waited until my surgey was over, til my treatments were complete and until I had a chance to heal. I am so happy I did because Sunday, the day of her Baptism was wonderful. There was a sense of peace in the air, everyone was happy, food was delicious, baby was well behaved and I felt good. It was a blessed day!

Sweetest Registry Deal Ever From Babies R Us PLUS GIVEAWAY

Having a baby for the first time is so exciting. There are so many things to think about. One HUGE thing is your baby registry. This is critcal because most people only get to register once so it is important to make sure you zap EVERYTHING you think you will need for your baby to be.

 I will never forget registering with my husband. He zaped everything he saw, while I took my time researching every product. Today as a MOM of two, I can honestly say these are MUST items: -

Gerber NUK 4-Pack Bunch-A-Bowls & Lids: I still use these for my soon to be 5 year old. These are GREAT portable containers that hold their food, snacks and cereal. I ALWAYS try to buy these for new mommies to be!

Butt Paste: LOVE this product even more then I love the name. Doesn't have a strong odor and works instantly!

Nail Filers: Not sure why but babies nails grow super fast. They are so fine that you can not cut them but you can file them!

Read More of My Must-Haves Here. 

Babies R Us is the best place to register! And now for the first time ever, you can get up to $200 for purchases made from your registry. Simply create your Baby Registry here between Sept. 16 and Nov. 15!

Then you’ll receive a Promotional Gift Card e-mailed to you approximately 10 weeks after your expected arrival date, valued at 10% (up to $200) of the items purchased from your registry.*
AMAZING!!!


GIVEAWAY:
You could win a $50 Babies "R" Us Gift Card. All you have to do is help my pregnant Readers by naming some items you feel are a MUST for their baby registery. One winner will be annouced by Sept 23rd. Post your comment below on this post to enter a chance to win! 

*The Babies“R”Us information and gift cards have been provided by Babies“R”Us.*

9-11 Never Forget

Today's a reminder to never take life for granted, to spread peace in the world and to support our troops who protect us everyday!

A Child's Innocence Quote

"There's a brief moment in a child's life where you can capture their true innocence, and in that brief moment your only wish is that they could stay that way forever!"

Life So Short and Can End Too Soon!

Life is short and sometimes we need to be reminded of that. It's crazy to know that everyday someone dies. You think death happens to only old people and even though its still sad we can at least say they lived a long life. Not Lately,  there have been alot of deaths involving young adults. People ranging between 25-48. It's been due to random acts like a heart attack, addictions or car accident. Some have been sick with cancer or another disease but its times like this that you stop and think man life is short. 

We, and I will even admit, are all so caught up in life that we let it pass by. We wait for the next best thing instead of enjoying what's infront of us, we complain about money and let money rule our emotions and best judgement. We live in a fast paced society where we are always trying to catch up. 

Stop, life is short. We all have a timeline that will eventually come to an end. I am not saying this to depress you. I am saying this to help you see what we are missing.

Don't miss out on life. Enjoy it and leave a positive mark on it!

VTech Cora the Smart Cub™ & Giveaway

With so many toys and dolls on the market it is great when you find one that you can personalize without having to spend a fortune. VTech’s latest addition to its line of infant and preschool toys, Cora the Smart Cub™ introduces children to early learning skills and helps establish a lifetime love of learning. Children are introduced to valuable every-day life skills such as their daily routine, first words and emotions. Cora knows exactly what time it is and children will grow and learn with their smart cub every day through daily morning greetings, bedtime music, and holiday and birthday wishes. 

Parents can share in the developmental journey online through VTech’s app store, the Learning Lodge™, and personalize the smart cub with their child’s name, special holidays, favorite stories, favorite songs and more. 

Right out of the box, Cora includes 40 phrases, four sing-along songs, two stories and 30 melodies. Plus, parents can easily download 130 melodies, 20 stories and many more activities Perfect for Ages 6-36 months, MSRP: $19.99

GIVEAWAY: 

This cuddly Cub can be yours! With Fall around the corner name the number one reason why YOU love Fall and you can enter this giveaway. One winner will be selected to win their very own VTech Cora the Smart Cub™ Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are all welcome to join in on this giveaway. 

Hurry Giveaway Ends September 10th 

*The VTech product, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech. 

Just Take a Moment

She drove me crazy today my little one. No matter what I did she wasn't happy. We played 5 minutes later she started with the "Eeeeeee". I try to find humor in it and say "i-E-i-E-i-O"but after a while the humor fades. When my husband came home even he saw her frustration. She's been teething, 6 months old and a tooth already broke through. Young but beginning of the teething journey ahead. I spoke with a girlfriend today and joked how when they are babies we blame their moodiness on their teething and when they get older we blame it on their hormones.

I think she felt my energy. I was tired and a little frustrated. They say kids feed off of our moods. Sometimes I believe it. 

She finally fell asleep. She had some milk still on her lips as she closed her eyes. I normally run to place her in her crib. But not tonight. 

Tonight I laid her on my chest. I could feel her heart beating and hear her little breathes in my ear. If felt good. It helped calm me and her. Just for a moment everything else I needed to be doing could be put on hold. This peacefulness was good for my soul. 

Rules to Live By





Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

“Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.” Amos Bronson Today I am 5 months Cancer Free! What an amazing thing to say. It's also 1st day of September which is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Something I hold dear to my heart. My experience was very rough and took a toll on me even though I never showed it. Sometimes being strong is what you convince yourself you have to be when you are afraid of being weak. But sometimes facing your weakness is what ends up making you stronger.Everyday I still battle what my day will be like. Will my body ache, can I do it all without needing a nap. It's a constant battle. We all have our own story to tell. We are surviors in life and I gratefully can say I survived Thyroid Cancer! Check Your Necks!