Monday, August 26, 2019

Apriums...When Apricots & Plums Unite





I love Trader Joe’s and I LOVE that they always have something there that stops me in my tracks and say “oh what are those”. 

This time Apriums was the fun find. They are a cross between an apricot and a plum. I had to buy them and even bought some for my Dad who is a huge fruit fan and loves trying new things. 

They are sweet like plum. Sort of tastes like an apricot but so fun. I can’t wait for the kids to try them. 




It’s Ok To Be Nervous...Change Is Hard




She wasn’t acting herself. She began to freak out. Snapping. Yelling. I calmly asked “are you scared for starting school tomorrow?”

Yes, yes I am she said sobbing. It’s different than my pre k class and I am scared. 

“It’s ok to be nervous I replied. It’s a change but let me tell you you’re strong. All you girls are. You have encountered more change in your life than most people ever have. You are strong enough to handle this change too. I promise you if you need me I will be there.”

Isn’t that our role? Always! At any point to be there to comfort them. To say ok I get it. To not react because they are but to instead try to understand what’s triggering them so we can make them feel better. 

School change is hard. New teachers. New classmates. New routine. I get it. I try to put myself in their shoes. I try to understand so I can help them. 

She ended up doing amazing at her kindergarten orientation. 

On the way home I told her and her sisters I will always be there to make sure they are happy and comfortable. If something bothers them tell me and I will fix it. No matter what it is. 

Listen parenting is hard. I too have stuff in life to forgive out but for them...I will always put anything they need above anything I will ever need. For them their happiness and comfort is always a top priority. 

This is important for all of us. When they freak out and unleash it’s hard to not yell back but most of the time it’s fear or sadness that is causing them to lash out. It’s your job to try to help them become in tune with what they are feeling. 




Why Aren’t You Living A Life Of Happiness?





A friend sent me this and it’s crazy on point. Please take time to listen to this. Why you’re not happy? This may help! What are you programmed to believe? What are you attached to?

Listen here 


If It Can’t Go Both Ways Then Let It Go


This is so true and hit home. Friendships are a two way street. You can’t give to someone who just wants to take or come around when it works for them. It’s too much. It’s not right. It’s pretty selfish and says a lot about a person. Don’t be that person. 

It’s Ok Adapt & Carry On


Sometimes they aren’t who they were in the beginning. Sometimes they don’t appreciate you or what you’ve done for them. Sometimes you are dismissed. Sometimes it’s YOU who changed. 

People change...constantly. End of day be true to who you are, what you need and what you truly deserve. Also remember nothing is guaranteed. Some people are just passing through your life and you have to be ok with that. 


Be Happy With Who You Are


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It’s been a really awesome summer. Work has been great. My kids are happy and healthy. I went through a moment of sadness and then said to myself...let that go. The last couple of weekends have been a lot of fun. Great memories. Great laughs. 

End of the day you have YOU. No one is guaranteed to be with you. No one should make you happy. Your primary goal is to make yourself and your kids happy. Everything else is just an added bonus. 

Be happy with yourself. Love who you have become. Love how you treat the people around you. Love how you care about people. That’s what you have control over. 

Push Forward



There’s that saying “she woke up and realized she never wanted to feel like that again and she just changed”

Just do it girl! 

Don’t Confuse Lessons With Love


That all this time this was all just lessons. 💗

Everyone Has Their Purpose


I can tell you something I learned from everyone I met. How they made me feel. What they showed me. What they brought out in me. Think about it. Think about everyone you met this past year or two or ten and think about how they made you feel. What they taught you. What you taught them. The memories you made. The pain you shared. They all came for a reason. Not an accident. Pure part of your path. 

It All Helped Me See Clearly When I Let Go



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It crazy how you get caught up on things. You don’t realize how much you didn’t think or see correctly until they passed. Until you had no choice but to let go and then bam...It all made sense. 

You become calm

At peace

See clearly

Change your path

Enjoy life

Embrace the journey ahead

Kind of kick yourself for wasting so much time on the pain in your heart. 

But it’s ok. Great and awesome things ahead. 

It all happens once you learn to let go. 

Leave the past behind