Sometimes You Gotta Just Let Them Wear The Damn Dress

It was perfect. The delay allowed them to come to my house early this morning. After their Dad dropped them off they saw the dresses I took out for them to try them on. Before you know it I am taking their holiday card pictures and they are dressing up. Holiday music is playing. They are dancing. 

After I say ok girls get your other clothes back on. “No I am wearing this to school my youngest said”. Um no you’re not I said. My oldest goes “I want to too”. You do? I ask all confused. “Yep” she said. 

Fine, why not I say. My middle one said but I have gym I can’t. I said so wear sneakers. 

I am not the same mom I once was. I used to argue no. They will get ruined. They are for Christmas Eve. Now I am like whatever wear your dresses. They looked so cute and happy. What do I care. Why not let them be happy now. We can’t control everything in life. Trust me I know. I learned that this year. Things will be what they will be. 

Pick your battles. Everyday choose if your day will be good or bad. Learn to let things go. Learn to know you can’t force people to do what you want them to do. People will do what they want to do. Let it be. 

Change...Start Today

It’s That Time Of Year...Hallmark Channel

Don’t Hide Who You Are

Be you. Say what you feel. What you believe. What you need. Those who stay are because they like the real you. Those who don’t will not like your truths. 

Hey You...Relax

Winter Magic...Christmas Cocktail Pop-Up Bars

It’s that time of year!!! 

I am so into the holiday spirit. Last year life was different. I couldn’t let that bring me down so I decided to just embrace this life and enjoy it with those who enjoy me. I love creative, fun, different places to explore and discover. So I come across this site and am in love with these places to check out. 

https://www.miraclepopup.com/

They have them all over. Check out the ones in Connecticut. 

I have a trip to Colorado coming up and found a place there. I am going to NYC and found a place there. It’s so merry and bright and jolly.  They are all over. 

https://www.miraclepopup.com/locations

Spread holiday cheer. Love those who love you. Get your holiday partying on. 

“Turkey” Taco Tuesday

We All Need Days Like This

A Fresh Start...Leave That All Behind You

All Of You...

Cyber Monday Humor

Feel Good Song: Good Things Fall Apart

Understand Who You’re Becoming

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When You See Someone For Who They Really Are

Feel Good Song: What I do

We Are Different People Based on Who We Are With

It’s a true statement. We are different people based on the people we are with. It’s ok. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s not being fake. It’s adjusting ourselves based on our surroundings. I get it. I do it too. I also see people do it to us. Around us. They change who they are based on who is watching or who is around. 

I do notice I tend to be more around people who I can be myself with. Pure self. Do you even know your true self? I like to believe my true self doesn’t hold back. She doesn’t Judge. She’s carefree and laughs and loves and wants to feel silly and not compete or be judged. I know when I feel I am being judged I have to defend myself and who the hell wants to do that. So I instead distance myself. 

I am more stern and less silly around my kids. There are three. I notice around some close friends I let my guard down and enjoy it a lot. 

I think we all go through these situations. It’s normal. I do think we need to continue to be around those who bring out our good and best true self. 

It’s Not Just Gifts

City Of Norwalk Tree Lighting Dec 6th

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Monday’s Monday’s Go Away...

Have You Reached Euphoria?

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Have you found your person? If not, don’t worry. You will. 

Happy Monday!

The Mom Advent Calendar

Embrace...Change

It’s Ok To Not Like Everyone

You’re not a fan of hers. I replied you’re right I am not. I don’t like how this person always throws jabs at me or interrupts me. I don’t like how they get carried away. You don’t like her. No I don’t and it’s ok. I also don’t like how their voice changes triggers me. I know I have to keep conversations short because they will escalate. I don’t like to be around people I am on guard with. I like to be myself. 

I think what’s not ok is if I caused a fight when I was with this person or made them uncomfortable or hurt their feelings. I don’t. I just ignore them. I am quiet around them and keep my distance and that’s ok. 

I think people think we are suppose to love and care and be nice to everyone. I don’t think you have to. I think you have to keep peace but keep your distance. I think you shouldn’t talk bad about them or hurt them but if someone hurts you or doesn’t make you feel good it’s ok to separate yourself from that person. Just because this person acts one way with someone doesn’t mean how she acts with me is the same because it’s not. 

It’s ok to distance yourself respectfully. I think it’s time you take charge of your life and focus your energy on surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good. 

I also think if problems can be fixed sure fix them but some issues go back a lifetime and well just keeping the peace seems to be the best solution. Some relationships and friendships can’t be repaired. You can be civil but don’t force things. Accept them and carry on. 

Oh December....How You Make Me Happy

Embrace Who You Are

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Let’s Just Drive & Look For Holiday Magic

I went out to dinner with a girlfriend. We both kindof are seeking the same things in life. Yet we are both completely different. We like the simple things. So after dinner I said I really haven’t been in the holiday spirit until recently. Can we just drive around and look for Christmas lights? Her face life up. Of course. She said. 

So we did. We just drove around. We don’t even know where we ended up but gratefully for maps we made our way back home. We stopped and grabbed hot chocolate. Talked about everything and anything. Have Christmas music blasting and took in the creativity around us. 

Really a great night. Sometimes the simple things make the biggest impact. So thank you to everyone who decorated your house. Thank you for bringing some holiday magic into our lives and everyone who drives by your home. Cheers to you for adding some happiness to people who you don’t even know. 

The Nutcracker is Coming to Stamford

Snow Alert Humor: Expect the Unexpected

Don Carmelo’s Mexican Restaurant in Norwalk

I have driven by this place so many times yet never went it. If I only knew I wouldn’t have waited so long...it’s delicious. 

The staff is super friendly. The food is authentic and delicious. We ordered stuff jalapeño peppers. I thought they would be like poppers. Nope. It was a real pepper seedless, stuffed and lightly fried. Then we both ordered steak fajitas. Delicious. As the meat sat the dish got tastier and tastier. The price is very reasonable and you get a ton of food.  

The best part...my friend ordered a coconut mojito. It was beautiful and delicious. I never saw it on a menu before or tasted anything like it. It came with white coconut shavings on top and sugar cane- which is my favorite. So fun. 

I would totally go back. 

http://www.doncarmelosmexicangrill.com/

Holiday Lights Humor

It’s All Up to You!

Happy Sunday! Do Something For Yourself Today!

Happy December 1st...

May this be the best month you’ve had all year. The ups and downs. The lessons. The people who have come and gone. This is your month for you. No one else. No more giving yourself to people no more questioning life and decisions. Take this month for you. I have a feeling you deserve it. I have a feeling it will be your best month ever!

Amazing Things Are Happening...

What Words Do You See?

Naive, Thoughtful, Sweet, Love....your turn!

Support Small Businesses Today & Everyday

November 30th What Do You Desire?

They Are All Lessons

Stew Leonard’s Tree Lighting Dec 4th

Learn more here

Growing Pains...Look How Far You’ve Come

A year ago life was so different. It’s crazy how much can change in a year. So much good has happened. So 
many lessons. Some heart ache. Disappointments. Yet growth. It all made you different. A bit happier or a bit on guard. Growing pains...we all go through them. 

Maybe your life isn’t exactly where you want it to be. Maybe you’re not with the person you want to be with. Maybe pain along the way made you a tougher person Regardless appreciate it. Appreciate your life. Where you are in life. At this moment this second. 

Hugging...Words Being Felt

Holiday Market at Norwalk Public Library this Weekend

It’s About Connecting Intellectually Too

Rules To Live By

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Happy Saturday!

It’s your life. Live it your way.