Sunday, April 9, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Catcus Rose Restaurant & Tequilla Bar In Wilton...Oh Amazing!
One day when I was at my parent's house my Dad asked me to look up a restaurant he saw on an Ad on Channel 12 News. Pictures looked amazing but first time I ever heard of them. So tonight he took my mom and my sister and me to test it out. First of all the menu is amazing. Such a variety of things to choose from. I of course start off by ordering my favorite: Blood Orange Margarita. Delicious, strong, sweet, totally gave me a buzz from having just one. I know one!
We ordered a ton of apps because we couldn't decide what to get and well we didn't want to miss out on anything because there was so much to choose from. We ordered grilled octopus- delicious, beef empanadas- almost like a stew meat inside, very comforting, shrimp dish which was amazing and chorizo flat bread- chorizo was extremely tasty and I could have picked on it all night. Finally a crispy calamari salad with a miso dressing- I am in love with this dressing. The last time I had a crispy calamari salad this good was in the Hamptons. Needless to say I was super happy with it
Main dishes were delicious too...salmon,steak, burger with a side of truffle fries and lobster enchiladas- this was by far one of my favorite entrees! Chunks of lobster. Fresh peppers. Creamy sauce over them so good!
Dessert- I know can you believe we actually had room for it-they had a quattro leche cake- normally you see tres leche on the menu. Creamy, delicious but by now we are stuffed. Then they bring you cotton candy with the check. Loved it! So fun last time we had that was at a restaurant in Sono and always a fun way to end your night. The owner was super sweet. Our waitress was so much fun. They have happy hour prices, a $15 pre fix lunch option, great kid menu-very family friendly atmosphere. We walked out feeling like we were family. I know we will be back. Be sure to check them out http://cactusrosewilton.com/
Personal Growth Is An Amazing Thing!
It's amazing how you can change in a life time over and over again and to have faith in yourself to change for the better to succeed and look yourself in the mirror and say "you got this girl'"
You're never never stuck! You should never feel helpless or weak, keep faith, focus on YOU. After all I have three little girls watching my every move I have to make them proud!
Friday, April 7, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Keep Traditions Alive...Palm Crosses
Every year I buy a Palm Cross for the grandparents graves. It's something I have always done. Today I found out my daughter will be cantoring on Palm Sunday at Church. I am so excited I said " It's my favorite day" "Why mom?" she asked. "Well when I was a little girl we would go to church every Palm Sunday and get the palms we would then go to my mom's aunt's house. I would get to see my second cousins and my great aunt would give us $5 and after have lunch with the family at my grandparents. It is more special to me than Easter. "
I brought the girls to the cemetery to put this cross in front of my grandparents' grave we saw a ton of birds. "Wow" I said "It's like their souls are here." My daughter said "Of course mom, their souls are still walking around us." I replied " I hope you girls will carry out this tradition one day and always bring a cross when you get older."
It's this little memories that stick with you.
Something So Simple Can Make You Feel So Much!
I snuck into the last 10 minutes of youth church chior tonight to pick up my daughter. They began to sing as they put their jackets on and I began to cry. I almost walked out, a little embarrassed from feeling so much emotions but I stayed and it felt good. Their voices so powerful, being so carefree and innocent. Really truly talented young group of kids.
It's amazing how something so simple can trigger so much emotions. Sometimes a good cry helps you heal and actually makes you smile at the end.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Layla Falafel in Stamford CT
My sister worked from home today so I went to her house to work. We ordered lunch from my favorite place Layla Falafel on High Ridge in Stamford. It's amazing Labanese food. I haven't mastered yet how they make their rice and lentils. I always get their chicken shawarma platter- marinated chicken, hummus, Pita- wheat one is amazing, salad and be sure to get their garlic spread. It's like comfort food for the soul- which we all need once in a while. They are suppose to be opening one in Westport that is near my girls gym class and when they do I will be definitely making my lunch runs there. If you haven't had it yet try it.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Gym 3rd Time Down 3 Pounds...4 Weeks To Go!
I have been super good, besides the maple donut I ate today...I didn't finish it but was amazing. I justified it from jumping on a trampoline at Kidville in Westport before stopping to get it so I sort of deserved it. But I went to the gym third time and it was raining and I was guilty of looking for a close parking so this picture seemed fitting. My gym buddy is away so I go and I don't get a phone signal...great there goes my music on Pandora, so I spend 20 minutes on the elliptical watching the news. I am down three pounds and super pumped that I still have four weeks before my next doctor appointment. My levels feel great besides joint pain but sometimes weather triggers that. I am not giving up and really pumped that my drive started before bathing suit season.
Feel Good Song: Million Reasons by Lady Gaga
She's amazing and this song is so powerful. Also gives me a laugh since my 8 year old is convinced I am Lady Gaga...one day I said I was since we have same name and til this day she asks me if I am her in disguise...yes always gives me a good laugh.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Tangelos..Looks Like An Orange, Tastes Like A...
I spotted these at Trader Joe's today. Lately I have been on a look out to try new things with my girls. I feel it helps educated them and since they love oranges and tangerines these were perfect to purchase. I have never tried them before. They look like an orange, and have a hard outer skin like one. They are extremely juicy in side. Are a little tarty like a grape fruit and sweet like a tangerine. Excited for kids to try after school today.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
PeachWave: Frozen Yogurt Bar in Norwalk CT
My sister has never been so my mom and I took a ride with her. This place is so amazing. I love the
yogurt flavors and amazing toppings. From fruit to peanuts to chocolate syrup to peanut butter jelly cups- yeah I know where has this been all my life- to fruity pebbles and brownie and so one I can't list them all but there's even fun toppings I never tried before until going there. Trust me there's something for everyone. My favorite is their peanut butter yogurt topped with peanut butter and Reese peanut butter cups. I know I know but it's so good! You can put a divider in it so the flavors do not mix. I even added cake batter and pancake mix with hot caramel on top- it tasted amazing. It's located on Main avenue in Norwalk. The yogurt comes out so cold that it's refreshing. You pay per weight. Very reasonably priced.
Of course we were good and went for a walk after- you know doctors orders.
Before
After
Look For Peace Fight For Happiness...It Will Come
Let go of the negativity and fight for your happiness that's when peace will come! 
Happy Sunday All!
What's on tap for your Sunday? Mine a little bit of church, brunch, girl time and hopefully hitting the gym. Which would make it my 4th work out this week. I couldn't make it to the gym yesterday so did Zumba on Wii with my Girls. The funny part is they kept saying ok Mom take the remote it's your time. So I would, think I was doing great and would get one star, ONE! They would get three. Mommy coolness fail!
Regardless of what you do today do something for YOU!
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Saturday Crafts With My Girls...Why I Do What I Do!
We hung home today. I told them to turn off their electronics and let's do something fun. I pulled out the crafts and before you know it I was regretting my decision. Water spilled, glue all over the table and their hands, markers more on their hands then the paper. After a couple deeps breathes and time outs my two year old said "Ma take a picture and send to my daddy...let's hang it up here". I smiled and knew that's why I do what I do.
It's a mess, work, some screaming BUT it's the way their face lights up, the way they are proud of their artwork, the way they smile and days after walk by it and say "I made that".
Being a mom isn't easy, lord knows I know, but it's the smallest things that can leave a major positive impact!
Four Years Cancer Free...Carry On
Driving to Yale New Haven Hospital and this song comes on and I just began to cry. I couldn't believe I left my newborn home and four year old to have my Thyroid removed from my body. It was awful, I didn't know if the cancer spread, I didn't know how much cancer I had. All I knew was my life was about to change forever. I will never forget walking into the operating room. "Just lay back, tilt your head back" I looked up and saw the lights and could see my reflection. This was it. God please don't let it spread, please let me be ok...
Four years later I am stronger then I have ever been. Even without a Thyroid, even after treatments, even after a roller coaster ride with medicine and levels. I am a fighter, fighter for life, fighter for happiness. I beat cancer. I am strong, whatever next happens in my life I can handle it.
"Though I've never been through hell like thatI've closed enough windows to know you can never look back
Four years later I am stronger then I have ever been. Even without a Thyroid, even after treatments, even after a roller coaster ride with medicine and levels. I am a fighter, fighter for life, fighter for happiness. I beat cancer. I am strong, whatever next happens in my life I can handle it.
"Though I've never been through hell like thatI've closed enough windows to know you can never look back
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground
Carry on"
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Time To Get Healthy
I did it, I went to the gym. Just putting on my sports bra was a workout. I grabbed the wrong one- you know the one from before my other two pregnancies and when I had a Thyroid. It was painful. I was sweating before even getting on a machine. I did workout for 25 mins. First 2 minutes were awful but after 15 I felt like I got my groove back. I signed up for a 14 day trail. I am super pumped. It's a process but I am ready to get "me" back. Ask me how positive I feel in the Morning after I find out how sore I am! Baby steps...baby steps!
A Virtual Bookkeeper Has Joined My Team
I am so excited to announce I have added a Virtual Bookkeeper to my team of Virtual Admins. It's such a rewarding feeling to watch my 4th baby grow into an amazing opportunity for people throughout the USA to work virtually.
If you or your business are in search of any virtual support please contact me. We offer administrative, marketing, event planning, social media marketing and now bookkeeping services. What does "Virtual" mean? This means is we help small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the USA with support who does not want to hire a full time worker. We help our clients virtually from our home offices in all aspects of their business. For local business in CT we can come help you in your offices as well if needed.
Just send me a message and we can coordinate a time to speak mommyct2009@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Unleash Everything That Is Holding You Back
Sorry for all the swears but this is a strong message. We get lost in a lot of stuff in life that takes a hold of our happiness and inner peace. Such as money, relationships, work, conflicts, outside "noise" that we are chained to these stresses that prevent our inner peace and true self to shine through.
Sometimes walking away from everything and saying no more breaks those chains and sets you free. It's not easy to do but it's very rewarding. You have to let your inner child come through. Your inner self. People always want you to be something else. They want you to be who they think you should be. No more. Break those chains. Free yourself. Yeah it's painful and stressful but to gain yourself back and happiness well that alone makes it all worth it!
Count Down Begins
Some people eat to live, I live to eat. As my daughter says "we are foodies" My last doctors appointment wasn't well. They upped my thyroid meds and she said let's see how much weight you can loose in 6 weeks. Ugh I haven't even started. Well I did stop snacking and it's now late at night and I am dying for something comforting to eat. Like heavy, chocolate, warm whatever. I know what I have to do but just haven't had the motivation. Things have been nutty and stressful so I have delayed my weight loss goal. I promised myself I will hit the gym tomorrow night and hopefully it will strike up some motivation.
My sister joked she can see how much I will love it again and become addicted or turn to cross fit, honestly I sure hope so. Nothing like doing the walk of shame into my doctors office and say I tried but didn't succeed. So as I plan my morning tomorrow I probably won't be walking into a donut shop for coffee but instead a granola bar or smoothie shop. I know I know it's just as good and life is too short not to be healthy. So to all you battling the same battles as me I feel your pain!
Wednesday Motivation: Loved Waking Up To This
This is a reminder that you are control of your happiness. Sometimes it take a big change in your life to fight for your happiness. It may seem scary at first, confusing, stressful but then when you are at peace, pure peace, you realize that happiness is worth fighting for.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Recalls: Chicken Nuggets, Pasta, Toddler Food
Thanks Macaroni Kid for posting! Readers check out some recent recalls https://safety.macaronikid.com/articles/58d6283b05e04c1b92292830/recent-consumer-recalls-march-2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)