Friday, March 3, 2023
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Double Digits
My middle one turned 10 today. Double digits. 10 sounds so much older than 9. She’s really the sweetest.
This weekend we had a family party and our birthday breakfast in bed tradition continued. Waffles and bacon was her choice.
For our family celebration spaghetti with lobster sauce. Next weekend is her friend party. She’s my easiest. She likes to have quiet time and be alone. She thrives in calm atmospheres and she’s really the sweetest kid ever. Don’t get me wrong she is tough. She doesn’t like to be messed with and can handle any situation but she’s really an amazing kid. I am lucky that all my kids are.
Cheers to 10. I hope every year just gets better for her.
Embrace The Good
Been there. Felt that. On guard. Even years later. But honestly learn from those lessons but don’t carry them with you.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Logic verse Emotions
This is really hard to do. Good communication in a relationship helps with this.
Being self aware and open and real helps too.
We initially react by how we feel not think. I am guilty of it too. We all do it.
It’s ok to feel but being in a place where you can be vulnerable and feel emotionally safe makes it easier to communicate without being so emotional. When you are being “heard” there’s a validation we are being granted.
Monday, February 27, 2023
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Melting Pot Darien…Last Time Before They Close
I found out the one in Darien was closing for good so we had to bring the kids to enjoy chocolate fondue. They loved it. I haven’t taken them in years. My daughter turns 10 soon so we did an early birthday celebration.
They had her name on the screen and gave her a card and even a slice of cake and sang to her when we sat down. We ordered the original- which is chocolate and peanut and then a dark chocolate one.
It’s so fun here. So glad we got to bring the kids before they closed for good on Tuesday at this location.
Take The Pictures
❤️ Even if in the moment it felt perfect while everything else was chaos- embrace it.
Life Will Slow Down
It truly was a couple of crazy weeks. I am finally feeling ok. With my dad in the hospital and the rollercoaster ride of his health, to my kids getting over a stomach bug just to catch another cold. Their cough lasts forever.
Work has been crazy. Early morning meetings. Giving presentations. I have been exhausted.
Last weekend my boyfriend got called into work so I ordered Chinese and binge watched my shows at his house.
Honestly I needed it. I needed to just be. Not to have my brain work.
We got fortune cookies and one was chocolate. I opened it and it was the most appropriate fortune I could have received.
“Although it feels like a roller coaster now, life will calm down”
It did. Thank god but made us appreciate life. Everyday. Just do that because you never know. Ever!
My dad is home now and well. The kids are feeling great too and I finally caught up on rest in time to tackle another week.
Life does calm down and things do get better. Remember that.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Our Very Own King Cake
This year we made our own. I ordered the kit on Amazon and we made it for Mardi Gra.
Then I stuck the baby on a plate and put a slice of cake over it. Everyone picked a plate.
I asked them all to lift their slice and we got a good laugh. My youngest got the baby.
It is suppose to represent her getting good luck for the year.
The inside of the cake was a praline mixture. We served the cake warm and it was delicious!
We will definitely be making it again next year.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Monday, February 13, 2023
Hot Haven Chicken in Norwalk CT
This just opened in Norwalk and the kids have been asking to try it so we went the other day
It was delicious. Filling. A bit pricey for a combo but huge portions.
I loved the slaw and the sweet sauce- tasted like syrup. You go in and say what level of spice you want. I went for country- no spice but the slaw is a little zesty.
There isn’t a drive thru. Just walk in or pre order.
Glad we got to try it.
Hearts & Football
Every year we celebrate Valentines with everyone during Super Bowl.
Hearts and footballs.
It’s a lot of fun and a great way to spread some love.
The girls really have a lot of fun together. We made cookies and heart pancakes for breakfast and heart pizza for lunch.
Love all around!
It makes me happy the traditions we have created together with our crew and the girls who call eachother sisters ❤️
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Rebel Daughter Cookies in Norwalk
We finally got to try this place. Was delicious. It’s on Isaac street in Norwalk. The wonder is super sweet. We went in and there was about 9 flavors to pick from.
You can also preorder online.
Our favorite was Uber Good- it was a special and it was a German chocolate cake cookie. So fun!
Friday, February 10, 2023
Rosa Mexicano in West Haven
We loved it here. I went with girlfriends for apps and drinks and then again for dinner with my boyfriend and his brother and girlfriend and it’s a lot of fun.
At the bar you can get mini margaritas. I do not drink a lot so these were perfect. I tried a frozen mango and a frozen guava. The mango was my favorite.
The table side guacamole was delicious and so fresh.
The ambiance is really nice. I loved it at night because it was lite up with fluorescent lights. We didn’t wait long but you can make reservations online. The staff was really friendly.
The table side guacamole was delicious and so fresh.
The ambiance is really nice. I loved it at night because it was lite up with fluorescent lights. We didn’t wait long but you can make reservations online. The staff was really friendly.
They have locations everywhere. We went to the one in West Hartford. https://www.rosamexicano.com/location/west-hartford/
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Have You Been To The Place 2 Be…You Gotta Go!
Have you ever been to The Place 2 Be? I have been a couple times now and every time I leave I can’t wait to go back!!
It’s dope!
I had to have the girls check it out after we did the Smash Ave in West Hartford. It’s always so much fun. Lots of laughs. The menu is insane. Really delicious too.
They just opened up a spot in New Haven. Will have to check out that location.
The drinks are so fun and we are still finding mini ducks in our purses.
They don’t take reservations but there is a waitlist so be sure to jump in it an hour before you want to go and check out the wait time. So worth it and fun! Be sure to jump in the tub to take a picture.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford Live Music
This is such a great spot. Food smelled amazing. I love the art and decor. We came by after dinner to listen to the soul funk band play. Was a lot of fun!
Can’t wait to go back and eat here. It’s right near the capital- which is beautiful at night.
Escape Room in Stamford at the Panic Room
We did this for my Daughter’s Birthday and it was a lot of fun.
We had four of us. We had one hour to get through clues. A lot were numbers. We made it past 8 clues but didn’t finish. I actually discovered the first two…was pretty proud of myself.
I definitely would go back with a bigger group and ask for clues. That’s the key. If you’re stuck just ask for a clue. It helps the process go by fast.
There are different themes to pick from.
Learn more here
Friday, February 3, 2023
Getting Older
It teaches you patience. To not put so much energy into things that you used to stress about.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Are You Doing The In & Out Dance
I was never really the anxious dating type. I was in a 20 year relationship and never was anxious. I was secure I may have not trusted his decisions but didn’t feel it made me insecure. I then became anxious after a post divorce relationship which went bad and kindof stuck with me. That mistrust feeling or unsure. I hated it and I saw so many people doing that. Mostly avoidant men and anxious women or vice versa. I had a friend who I admired because he was so confident and secure in all his relationships. It made me want to be that way again. It could only happen if I was in a relationship with a secure type of person. I am now and it feels so different then the others. So much better. So easy.
Break ties from anything that makes you feel unsure or confused. We can’t allow someone else the power to make us feel like that.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Happy February 1st
It’s the month of love! May your past love teach you what you deserve in your current love. ❤️
Never settle. Love hard. No regrets. I do believe we have many souls mates we meet throughout our lifetime at different moments we needed them and those experiences but real love... That’s something that’s rare.
Pure. Good. Mature. Honest. Happy. Real. Fun. Love.
I wish you that type! That’s the type you don’t have to fight for it just happens. That’s the type that never ends. You grow old together. I hope we have that. I hope you do too. We will never know. Just enjoy the moment!
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Library Wine Bar in Wallingford
This place was delicious. My honey mustard glazed chicken was incredible.
We went with another couple. It’s in a restored library. It’s really big inside and pretty. Cozy. We had burrata and lobster ricotta gnocchi as an appetizer.
They even do a buffet brunch- which I can’t wait to try. I can’t wait to come back.
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