Beat the cold this weekend by coming over to Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk. They are offering $3 off each ticket this weekend only. Be sure to check out their calendar so your little one can take a picture with Santa.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Save On Admission at Stepping Stones On Dec 16th & 17th
The Nutcracker At The Stamford Palace Theater
This weekend the Nutcracker will be playing at the Stamford Palace Theater. What a great way to get a jump start into the holiday spirit. Such talent and beautiful to watch the ballets take their art and talent to a different level. Learn More and purchase tickets here: https://shar.es/1MwLmK
Monday, December 11, 2017
Spread More Love...
With the recent bomb attempt at Port Authority in New York this morning you can't help but wish for all the hate in the world to come to an end. Innocent people traveling to work had to have such a horrible experience because someone had hate in them. It's awful to think someone could hurt people they don't even know or have a direct reason to. Gratefully the situation didn't cause more harm but with the holidays coming the last thing anyone needs is fear in getting to work. We all must try to spread as much love as possible especially to our children and peers. My wish is that we all can live in peace without fearing being around people or hurt by people who are filled with so much anger.
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Sunday, December 10, 2017
All Children Learn Their Own Way
My three children are completely different. They play different. They learn different. As a parent it is kindof hard to grasp. We teach them all the same and expect same results. Well my third totally had me changing up gears. My two older ones LOVED doing flash cards and by three they knew all the shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. Now my youngest is extremely smart. She also is a big jokester. She also hates flash cards. Everytime I pull them out she asks to do something else. So finally I decided to teach her, HER way. I lined the cards on the ground and instead of lifting up cards asking what it was I asked her to give me the"yellow oval" and "green circle".
This helped me know what shapes and colors she knew. She loved this. I then asked her what letter the colors started with. Having kids isn't easy. Having three is hard. I always wished I could clone myself into three. Give them undivided attention but I can't. So instead I need to take some time and learn what each kid needs in their own way to make them happy and make learning be fun.
Pumpkins...Who Has Pumpkins...
I saw this and could so relate. Everytime I drove out of my driveway I got a glance of the pumpkins still on my stairs. Yes I know it's December but I am always running in and out I didn't mean to keep my pumpkins on my stairs, meanwhile the reflection of my Christmas tree can be seen from my window. Reality is I don't have any Christmas lights up and everytime I had intentions to put them up my ex insisted he would do it for the kids and well it still hasn't happened. But with that being said I did toss the pumpkins finally before the snow had a chance to cover them up and I am glad I did or else they would have stayed there until Spring.
Parenting ...It's About Teamwork From Both Parties
My daughter was so excited to go to see Pentatonix. Her father wanted to go too so my parents got an extra ticket for him. I knew it would be fine going together because it was for my daughter. We ended up staying the night due to bad weather and the focus was just on making my daughter happy. Now our divorce wasn't due to cheating it was due to two people knowing that their journey together was over. The goal is to now be a team. A parenting team. To be able to not fight for 24 hours in each other's presence is a huge win for us. We are going to need to be a team forever for our kids. And what a great gift to be able to do it in Peace. I have come to terms knowing our marriage is over and also came to terms that our actions affect our kids. To be able to work together to make this transition easy on the kids actually makes it easy on us.
You have to realize that when your journey with someone is over it doesn't mean this person can't still be in your life. My ex will always be my children's father and by me letting go of the hurt and anger I am allowing peace between us. By taking the lessons I learned about me and my marriage is allowing that journey to turn into something else. A journey of teamwork so our girls live a life that is happiest for them. This isn't easy and takes both parties involved to understand the purpose of the new journey and accept it. I have accepted the death of my marriage but also welcome the rebirth of a new relationship as being a parenting team.
As I mentioned before "Thank You For Your Journey " you have to own up to your part in something failing. You have to forgive the other person and yourself.
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Joy Of Giving and Getting...But Where Do You Put It All
There's nothing more magical than seeing your kids happy on Christmas. You plan and purchase with the mindset that it's towards their happiness but once the holidays are over and the magic of Christmas is gone the reality of all the gifts received makes you want to lose your mind! I could empty their playroom and day after Christmas it will be filled again and it can be super stressful. It's a beautiful thing, you're grateful that people made your kids happy but reality is they don't need all the stuff they get and I too am to blame for contributing to my own holiday spot finder, where to put it all madness.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Taking It Back To My Happy Place: The 80's
Lately I have been LOVING some music from the 80's. The more I thought about it the more it makes sense. I am reconnecting with times in my life that made me happy. I was born and brought up in the 80's. Most of my childhood was great. I picture rocking out to these tunes and not having a care in the world. Just being happy,that's a huge goal for me, regardless of how hard divorce is and the roller coaster ride it is. I need to embrace the "little things" that makes me happy.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
It's Beginning To Smell A lot Like Christmas...
I walk into the grocery store and smell cinnamon. Calming, heavenly and I look
for where this smell is coming from and it actually was scented pine cones. I put the bag in my carriage and contemplate buying them. Even though it gave me a scent of comfort and holiday spirit and actually was just $5. So I go to register and decide to buy then and then somehow got $5 off my bill so they really were free. I put them around the house and instantly it was like a big, warm, holiday hug. I know sounds so silly but when you are alone and down and tell yourself enjoy the simple things in life well that's what you do. You find happiness in little things and little gestures. Little pleasures like cinnamon scented pine cones can make your whole day better! Be sure to go buy some.
Feel Good Holiday Song: Christmas Canon -Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Full )
My all time favorite Christmas song! Amazing how magical this is. Even when you're not in the holiday spirit it's hard to not listen to Christmas songs. It's good for the soul.
Cranberry Walnut Bread: Sono Bakery CT
A friend of mine brought me a loaf of bread from
Sono Bakery and it's beyond amazing. Little does she know I almost ate the whole thing myself...not in one day of course. I ate it with butter. I ate it with cream cheese. It has this holiday flair to it and goes perfect with coffee.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Ugly Sweater Party a Saltwater in Sono CT
I love these type of events. So fun! Saltwater Restaurant & Bar in Sono will
Be hosting an Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, December 16th. In the spirit of the holidays, a portion of the proceeds will go to Love ALL Project
Come On Down To Dry Dock Bar & Grille
They have the BEST Burgers and Brussel sprouts. Come
out and eat for a cause!
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas
We decorated the tree tonight. The girls did an amazing job. They after decorated the little tree in their bedroom. Honestly didn't even have a desire to put a tree up but now the house is so
cozy and the girls totally melt my heart and their happiness makes me happy and is all I
really care about these days. For them to be happy. Isn't that the goal?! Don't let your blues bring you down this holiday season. See beauty in everything you can.
Thank You For The Journey: I Now Set You Free
Things don't just happen. It's a part of our journey. The problem we have is we hold on to it thinking there may be more and we also hurt ourselves by holding on to the person, situation, guilt and pain. One thing I learned about "soul searching" is to set things free.
*picture source Instagram
By setting things, people, your guilt, your pain, free you have acknowledged the journey is over. That you forgive yourself. You forgive that person. I did it last night before bed. I dug deep and let it all resurface and starting to forgive myself, forgive those who I hurt and hurt me, I then said thank you for the journey, I know set you free. I pictured the people walking away. Now it takes some practice and you have to be truly ready to do the forgiving to feel better and realize you too need to apologize. I had to forgive myself. I had to forgive the people who hurt me and I had to acknowledge I am not perfect and have a part in the role of everything that happens or had happened. It felt amazing. It's going to make you cry, feel pain and then joy.
After I went to wash my face for bed and poured my cleanser in my hand and literary said oh my god out loud. I have this thing with hearts appearing and lately it happens a lot. I laughed and smiled and thanked the universe.
You should try this. Try setting all that hurt in you free. It may take a couple of times. But after you do you feel amazing. Our journey is written out for us but we also have the will to make it as great or as bad as we like.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Feel Good Song: The Prayer: Celine Dion ft Andrea Bocelli
There's so many times we get stuck in situations we try to run from. Most of the times it's issues within ourselves. We try to find someone to help bring out the best of us and try to stay in situations we think will one day change. But they don't always. Sometimes relationship need to end, for good. Regardless how hard it is to be alone. It's better to be alone then in the wrong situation. I feel this song is meant for us all lost in our journey. Stuck in relationships and situations that we can't seem to get out of or that don't bring out the best of us. People don't always change. But you can change. It takes work but in time you can be in a happy environment and if not you can at least be happy with yourself. You can't keep running back to a situation you think will get better when they end up staying the same or even get worse. Being alone is hard but not as hard as being in a situation that doesn't make you happy or can never make you fully happy. It's a disservice to the person you are with and yourself to stay where you shouldn't be.
Greenwich Reindeer Holiday Stroll
Checked this out today and so fun. They hand out cookies and coffee coupons, there are food trucks. We even got a glass of prosecco at Stuart Weitzman. Stopped in Le Pain Quotidien Bakery for a free coffee we got from coupon and picked up an amazing cheese almond danish. There are carolers and a live navity scene. It's going on tomorrow too. Learn More Here: http://www.greenwichreindeerfestival.com/assets/files/2017-tmk-holiday-brochure-final.pdf
Holiday Lights Stamford CT
Who says lights are just for kids? Tonight checked out 65 Lewelynn Drive in Stamford with my sister. It was so magical. Ironically I used to go here when I was younger and was nice
to see this again. Be sure to go, with or without the kids. We all could use some holiday cheer!
Friday, December 1, 2017
Happy December 1st...Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
Love the 1st of December and really the first of any month. New beginnings. Holiday adventures. Keep looking up!
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Gingerbread Village in Middlebury CT
Learn More Here: https://www.gingerbreadvillagect.com/
Thanks for the great information http://www.ctkidsandfamily.com/
New Beginnings...
I saw this and thought it was perfect. Ironically I received it today which is the same day we had our mediations. Honestly the whole process sucks. The person you once thought you would grow old with is questioning how much groceries are. Like nothing anyone wants to go through YET you are glad to not be together anymore. Just so strange but back to new beginnings. That's my new motto and well it's a reminder to just try to enjoy life. Whether solo, married, with someone or whatever your heart desires...have faith life happens for a reason.
I was able to get this necklace with a promo and only pay for shipping. Check it out...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tree Is Up...Getting In The Holiday Spirit
I was going to eventually put up a tree...ok maybe not...but something hit me. Everytime we drove through the street at night my kids got so excited for the Christmas decorations and I knew I had to get them, me, us into the Holiday spirit.
It's fake, maybe one day I will get the courage to cut down my own again but for now this will do. It's tall and I even picked a new spot in the house this year and actually love it. I lugged this thing from my basement and will not lie I cursed a little under my breathe. But it's up and I did it alone and well there's something empowering about that.
Everything happens in life for a reason, right? Do what makes you happy! End of day you're all you got! Be good to you!
Holiday Video: Hallelujah by - Pentatonix
Last year around this time my dog passed away. I remember he wouldn't get up to eat and I know he wasn't right. I thought he died but then I picked him up and he came back to life. They say my energy helped bring him back to life but we had to put him down anyway since he was too sick to make it much longer. I didn't feel much then. Life was crazy. My dad was in and out of hospitals gratefully doing well now but that was hard. Then my ex's grandfather fell ill and passed. I was a little numb. I didn't react too much to all that was going on in my life. I just kept moving along living day by day.
One thing you go through getting a divorce is letting all emotions you once hid resurface and it's ok. It's like cleansing the soul. It actually feels great after doing it- not so much during. But it helps you free the anger, stress, resentment, hurt you were once numb to. Still love this song and love it reminds me of my dog Sammy, that my dad is well and life is short so cherish those you love.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Greenwich Holiday Stroll December 2nd & 3rd 2017
This event looks amazing!! Over 100 stores participating, food trucks, Santa, horse and carriage rides.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Norwalk City Hall Tree Lighting Is This Friday
This Friday come down to Norwalk City Hall's Tree Lightening!
Santa Claus riding a firetruck to Norwalk City Hall tree lighting Friday evening http://www.thehour.com/news/article/Santa-Claus-riding-a-firetruck-to-NorwalkCity
Santa Claus riding a firetruck to Norwalk City Hall tree lighting Friday evening http://www.thehour.com/news/article/Santa-Claus-riding-a-firetruck-to-NorwalkCity
Pentatonix Is Coming To Mohegan Sun Dec 9 2017
My daughter has been asking to go see them for a while and today I was able to score some tickets and am super excited. I plan on giving them to her tomorrow
on her Birthday. There's still tickets left to purchase. Learn More Here:
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