It’s important to not do this journey alone. Grateful for my team of moms and non-moms who have made my journey in life so much easier.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Sunday, February 4, 2018
World Cancer Day: Survivor: Grateful!
Source: I Had Cancer Instagram
It’s World Cancer Day! Thinking of all those battling their battles and blessing those who have won their battles. Thinking of those who lost their battles.
I gratefully saw my doctor this week and my levels are perfect, no trace of cancer in my blood work and she even lowered my medicine dose. Grateful everyday. My scar can’t been seen by many but it’s a sign of strengthen. No one should have to battle cancer. But grateful I didn’t do it alone. Grateful for my kids, my family and friends and amazing doctors. April will be 5 years cancer free. Can’t wait for that day, chances of reoccurrences after 5 years is slim.
Motivation Sunday: Beating Bitterness by Joel Osteen
Learn to let it go. It’s not easy...I know! But staying bitter is toxic. You need to realize every lesson you face in life there is a better outcome and a reason for it. It’s nice to hear a reminder when you’re feeling low or down.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
You Can Get Back Up...Mistakes Aren’t Fatal or Final
“You can recover from mistakes. Don’t think mistakes are fatal or final. You can pick yourself back up and get back in the game. “Jumanji
Really loved the hidden messages in this movie!
Fun Super Bowl Food Facts
1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed during Super Bowl. Talk about crazy! Check out some
fun food facts
“We eat how much? Super Bowl food by the numbers “ http://woodtv.com/2018/01/30/we-eat-how-much-super-bowl-food-by-the-numbers/
Yes Please Wake Me Up For A Lizsue Bacon Egg & Cheese
I actually woke up really early. Kids were at their dads for the night and I just stayed in bed. Little did I know I fell back asleep. I heard my house phone ring and it was past 9:00 am. It was my sister. “Are you ok she asked, sorry I woke you, I want to bring you breakfast.” Honestly amazing! Lizsue Bagels On New Canaan Ave in Norwalk is my all time favorite breakfast spot. It’s been a while since someone brought me breakfast: bacon egg and cheese on an everything whole wheat bagel. Super awesome treat. Super great reason to wake me on a Saturday!
Check them out if you haven’t yet http://www.lizsuebagelsinc.com/
Dinner & A Movie...Bow Tie Cinemas
It was the perfect Friday Night out. Pizza, wine, popcorn and Jumanji. Laughs and happy bellys. Doesn’t get better than that. I LOVE the new theaters in Norwalk. It’s so cozy and they have a full bar and full food menu. The margarita pizza was really good and perfect size for two. The wine came in two sizes- for two glasses or three. Totally fun to do on a chilly winter night.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Thursday, February 1, 2018
What A Year I Mean Month....
*Source: Instagram
I loved the laugh. Really was incredibly long! Ready to enjoy the rest of 2018.
Feel So You Can Be Free
Love this and it’s because a lot of times we don’t “feel”. I was angry for a long long time. I actually was numb to a lot. Then I allowed myself to feel. You feel and you get over it and can move forward. If you don’t feel you never truly heal. This applies to a lot of aspects in life. Feel and be free of that feeling!
Goodbye January...
January felt super long! Super, super draining. Cold weather. Snow. Lots of it. February just means closer to Spring. Warm weather. Fun activities. A chance to feel good again and things to look forward to. ❤️
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Divorce The Roller Coaster Ride
It’s truly like no other. Divorce is a pretty ugly, emotional, up down, ride. You are easily triggered because emotionally you are mad, scared, angry yet fighting for peace in your life. Fighting for survival. All emotions are on the table. It’s really not fun. You start to feel bad for the kids that they won’t have that idea “mom and dad” family life. You start to wonder what your next role, steps in life will be. Then you think you can be civil with your ex and they do something that generates this monster in you. And their true colors show and you loose it. They know how to piss you off. It’s bull, BUT, it’s growth. You are growing as a person. You tackle your fears. You say ok how will I handle this and you get better. It takes time but you try not to react. You CHANGE!! I called my mom and said I am at peace but freaking out. Next day I called my sister and said the things that trigger my anxiety no longer trigger it. I am just going with the flow of life.
You can’t allow anyone to break you. But when it comes to your kids,family and money, you fight the fight. That’s just how it is.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
I See Your True Colors...
There are many times people’s true colors shine through- be sure to pay attention, as you get older you think maybe they will change well they won’t. The sad, scary truth is we want people to change more than they are willing to themselves. That’s when you have two choices: accept the person or walk away from them.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Friday, January 26, 2018
Oh What A Week...Cold, Virus, Whatever You Are Go Away
What a week it’s been. Started off with coughs lead to
kids taking turns being home sick from
School, trip to doctors office, eye drops for my middle one and me. They finally are better and now I have time heal while they are at their dads. I went to bed at 8:00 last night just to try to catch up on sleep that I lost all week. My abdominal muscles are so sore from coughing so much. I can’t taste much so haven’t really been eating too well. It’s not easy being sick and taking care of the kids. It’s also not easy being sick and wishing there was someone there to make you soup or tea or get you that extra blanket. BUT this all makes you stronger and independent and really feel you can tackle anything when you get through doing it alone.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Soul Mate...Have You Found Yours?
I haven’t been single in a very long time and although I need to be in order to regroup and have me time and fix what is wrong in my life and deal with certain emotions sometimes, just sometimes, I think about who I may end up with. I know relationships don’t define us. We define ourselves but when you have been in a relationship for a long time you tend to blend as one and well after a divorce you’re solo. You focus on you. It’s been a very long time but I do believe out there, somewhere on this planet I too will find my soul mate. Someone who brings out the good in me and is a good partner, teammate and friend. We all do have them. I do believe in that just sometimes we haven’t found them yet. Have you found yours?
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Taste Of Fairfield: Winterfest This Weekend
Comfort food, comedy show and booze...sounds pretty amazing! This Sunday check out the Taste of Fairfield Winterfest on January 28th 12-4:00 at the
Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. The theme is Super Bowl Food! Purchase Tickets and Learn More Here:
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Saltwater Restaurant: Ferrero Rocher Martini
Delicious is an under statement. This Ferrero Rocher Martini rimmed with Nutella and Hazelnuts is pretty amazing! Great after dinner cocktail. Skip dessert and enjoy this instead!
http://www.saltwatersono.com/
http://www.saltwatersono.com/
Love Shouldn’t Be Hard...
I am a sucker for a good love story. Even if my marriage didn’t end the way I hoped I still believe in love. I still believe we have someone out there that is our match and will bring out the best in us. I do also believe that love shouldn’t be hard. It shouldn’t be work. I know relationships are about compromise but if it is hard then it’s not right. Everyone wants that magic. That happily ever after. I believe it can happen. Just sometimes it takes a couple of tries.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Truly Devote Your Time To Your Kids
I always say I wish I could split myself into three! After school is always this weird time in my house. If we don’t have an after school activity to go to I try to rush the kids home for snack and homework so then they have some down time. They are always so hyper which blows my mind since they spent the last 6 hours at school. Sometimes they are super cranky and clingy and making dinner becomes almost impossible. They are constantly eating and making a mess and I try to tell myself let it be and just clean up after bedtime.
So yesterday my oldest daughter tells me she has her math test for today. I kindof cringe. I know it stresses her out. She’s been having some trouble with it. A lot
of word problems and I feel she just guesses instead of working the problems out. So after dinner and homework and shower time I sit down and finally review it with her. Meanwhile her little sister is hyper and jumping all over me to get some attention. I finally find an activity for her to do so I can devote some time with my oldest.
I love her school. Truly do. Much harder work than her previous school and I like that because it is preparing her better for middle school. But I do notice kids at her previous school struggle with Math in the upper levels. No school is a like regardless of being in same town. I totally believe math she learned is completely different then her current school and I believe her current school is more advanced. I get why but it’s a downfall for kids who will later struggle in a middle school.
I do love that her school gives the kids access to do reviews and prep tests for assignments. Luckily math is one of them. So my daughter does some practice tests. As a parent it’s frustrating because you can tell she’s guessing. I finally say relax. Take your time and work out the problem. There’s no rush. I don’t expect 100. I just want you to pass and feel more confident. And I even told her if she needs a Tutor to help her feel better I will be sure to get her one. She does one practice test and gets a couple wrong. Next practice test she gets one wrong. I ask her to stop so she gets some down time before bed but she insists and still practicing. The next practice test she gets none wrong. She turns to me and smiles and says she feels better now about having her test.
I pick her up after school and I am just dying to know how she did. She asked me to guess and I said 70. She said nope. I think crap did she fail this one. God I am going to need to hire a tutor. She shouts 85. I am beyond happy for her. Just knowing that she is improving from her previous scores made my whole night. Her teacher asked her what helped and she told her she practiced a lot the night before.
Now I get it parents. You work. Come home. Make dinner. Have kids to tend to. Showers and bath time. Packing lunches for next day but STOP. Talk to your children. Make a small effort. If I wasn’t so in tune with my kids I would have never known she struggled with math. Take the time. I was exhausted doing the practice tests with her while tending to my other two but make an effort. It pays off. Truly does.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Donate Your Hair To Pantene For Cancer Patients
Did you know you can donate your hair to Pantene to help create wigs for cancer patients? Amazing, I know. A friend’s daughter did it today and I had to share it with my readers. What a great way to give back knowing it will help benefit those going through an awful time in their life. My mom had cancer when I was a teenager and although she didn’t use a wig she did loose a ton of hair. I remember seeing her features change from chemo. She was super self conscious from it and image those who loose all their hair. These wigs are made from real hair that people donate. It’s a beautiful thing that people can do. Be sure to read the guideline before donating and truly consider doing it after your next cut!
Learn More Here: https://pantene.com/en-us/brandexperience/make-the-cut
This Too Shall Pass...
Think about all you have been through in life. Now think how it all came about. Think about how you felt going through it and how you felt once it was over. Life will always be a rollercoaster ride. Good days, bad days. How we handle the ride will determine a lot. Always remember “this too shall pass”. Try to find good in every day!
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Registration Is Open: Cal Ripken Baseball
Time to play ball...
Norwalk Cal Ripken Baseball Registration is Open http://www.norwalkcalripken.com/
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room...Know Where To Go
I saw this on mommy_scape page on Instagram and it’s great! Urgent care is always my go to place but sometimes I wonder if I should go there or ER. Of course this states the obvious- anything that is super urgent or needs surgery then go to the hospital. Everything else Urgent Care can handle.
Follow Your Own Vibes!
Your energy does not lie! It’s crazy how true this is. There’s people I am
so drawn too, because they make me feel good and happy and I enjoy being around them. They make me feel more alive, and can conquer anything. Then there’s those who drain your energy just being in my prescense- stay away from those type of people!
Monday, January 15, 2018
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