Thursday, August 25, 2022
Ambler Farm Sunflower Field in Wilton CT
We go every year. Around this time the sunflowers are in full bloom and it’s my favorite. I always make the kids go and after they thank me.
It’s really gorgeous. Hundreds of sunflowers in a field.
The farm is open to the public. It’s so clean and peaceful.
I love it and make sure to go every August to enjoy the view.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
What Mother’s Will Do For Their Children
My girls haven’t had it easy. I must admit. But my job and any parent’s job is to make sure they are happy, healthy and safe.
I must say as they grow and I have more and more parenting time with them I am proud of who they are becoming. Be good to your kids. It’s so easy yet so many parents forget that and are selfish. Loving a child is easy.
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Pickleballers…The Great Game of Pickleball
I love tennis but this is much easier to do. I always have a hard time finding people to play tennis with since it’s more intense. I love any type of sport like this; Badminton, Ping Pong, Tennis, Racquet ball and now Pickleball.
I ordered this figuring I would have more luck with the kids.
We love it. It’s fun and easy and gets us moving outside together.
I must admit I got an awesome deal on Amazon for four racquets here
Sunday, August 14, 2022
It’s Great To Be 8….
She’s so spunky and stylish. She hates the word no but yet she is the most emotionally intelligent child I ever met.
She doesn’t deal with BS. She’s straight forward. What you see is what you get. She loves fashion and can easily take care of herself. She’s very independent.
8 going on 13.
She’s my youngest and really keeps me on my toes. I always wonder what she will be when she grows up. Whatever she chooses I know she will be amazing at it because she puts pride into the things she’s does and definitely puts up a fight for the things she wants.
Cheers to being 8!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Crumbl Cookies In Fairfield CT
The first time I ever heard of these or tried them was this summer in Myrtle Beach. I was so excited to hear they came close by.
They just opened in Fairfield CT.
They are delicious and fun and huge so be sure to share them. Fun flavors and cute place.
Friday, August 12, 2022
MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge Massachusetts
The kids have been asking to do this since we arrived to Great Wolf Lodge.
It’s actually really cute. I was never into wizards and wands growing up but it’s something all the girls agreed on and a gift from grandparents.
They get a wand and upgrade it to a game. Where you go around the lodge finding crystals and getting points and once you to your start another game. Three are available. It can take 3-6 hrs to complete.
They looked adorable walking around the hotel in their capes pointing their wands. All around they have hidden objects to find and you gain points when you “zap” it with your wand.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
August 13th Patio Party at Magic 5 Pie
Love their pizza and their stuffed avocado with crab is amazing!!
Monday, August 8, 2022
My Daughter Has Found The Meaning Of Life
She made this shirt last week in camp. She was suppose to participate in a fashion show but missed it because she was sick.
Her friend’s mom dropped off the shirt for us. My daughter did the tie dye and then picked what quote she wanted in it.
She’s already got life all figured out!
Harrie’s Jailhouse in Middletown CT
It used to be a prison. When I heard about it I had to go. We went yesterday for brunch. In the 1850s it had 5 cells in the basement and 7 upstairs and prisoners insinow it’s a restaurant.
The prison was called Pameacha Jail.
They only do brunch the first weekend of the month. We had fun drinks and delicious ricotta cheese toast with honey and fig jam. I topped mine with the fresh fruit that came on the side. We both got a hash. His steak and eggs. Mine eggs and roasted root veggies.
I love an experience. We sat at the bar in the basement which was super cool.
The have a room upstairs that is a cell you can reserve to it in.
The restaurant in is a residential area, tucked away so be sure to not pass it.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
When You Make Peace With It
Wow fast forward three years. My intuition is always spot on. I had a feeling. Google gives you plenty of opportunities to look for stuff. And there it was.
My intuition was spot on.
But instead of saying “wow told you so” I actually felt bad for them. I felt bad a situation was happening. I felt bad someone had to experience a change in their life. Even though it was so predictable you still feel bad for them. They held on so long that it changed their character.
Three years ago I walked away from a situation…not by choice and had to make peace with it. I never forgot it but had no choice and moved on.
So I did and it was best pain I went through because it changed me. But I tell you it still pops up in my head every time I think of the outcome. Three years ago. Walking away from something at the time that was really great.
Some people have to learn lessons in life the hard way.
My peace allowed me to have a better relationship and grow as a person.
I hope one day they find that peace too!
Monday, August 1, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
It’s Great To Soon Be 8
Soon she will be 8. She’s my youngest and today we celebrated with her friends. It was great.
My best friend is still home so she came with her kids. My boyfriend came with his kid. My niece was there and then my daughter picked three friends.
We swam, had pizza, water ballon fights, did tattoos, ate cupcakes, cake and ice pops.
Weather was perfect.
30t Years….Of Friendship
I love when she comes to Connecticut. It’s like a piece of me reignites inside. We have been best friends for over 30 years. Since 1st grade.
She was always like a sister. Most of my childhood I spent with her. We even fought like sisters. It’s amazing to have someone in your life through all your journeys and chapters. Very rare to have.
Grateful to have her for life. 💜
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Setting Boundaries Is Ok!
It’s ok to set boundaries. It’s ok to say when you’re not ok with something.
My boyfriend wants to be together forever. He doesn’t let anything bother him. NOTHING. He feels I should trust 100% no matter what. He trusts me 100% no matter what.
I have had different experiences than him. I have been lied to or heart broken etc….Sometimes history repeats itself. You get tested.
We don’t have the same experience with love and relationships. Our boundaries are different and that’s ok. I still make sure I make them clear.
Just because they aren’t aligned doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be respected.
There’s pros and cons to setting boundaries. It wasn’t set from the beginning it was more set along the way when we faced some situations I wasn’t comfortable with. The main thing is to communicate them. What one person may find acceptable another may not.
We agreed to always discuss and communicate when we feel boundaries have been crossed or need to be better aligned.
What do relationship boundaries mean to you? Great article about them.
Trust Your Feelings
We have triggers. It’s really about emotions. When we feel off or upset or not right it’s our body saying “fight or flight”. The emotion we feel is telling us something.
We all have experienced it. I have. You have. It’s normal. What’s not normal is how you react to it. Some people fight. Some get upset. Some run from it. I personally discuss it. I confront it. I can’t let it go. I can’t un-feel. I have been numb before. I don’t recommend it.
I try to think through it to understand it. I really do. Which at times can be worse because you overthink it. Over thinking is awful. It’s trying to figure out a situation and piecing it together.
The mind is a powerful tool. It can backfire on you if you overthink too much.
You don’t have to be in any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable. EVER. You do have an obligation to yourself to figure out why it made you uncomfortable and then to not get yourself in the situation again.
You don’t have to accept anyone in your life you don’t want to have there.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Sunday, July 24, 2022
We Went “Bottomless” At The Place 2 Be In West Hartford CT
I saw a post on Instagram and had to go. I love that about my boyfriend, he is always down to checkout a new place with me.
He went “bottomless” which is endless mimosas for $20. You can also choose sangrias or Bellinis. This place is super cool and fun.
His brother and girlfriend live in Hartford so they met us. This place doesn’t take reservations BUT there is a waitlist you can go on. We added our names and headed over. We got lucky. As soon as we pulled up my table was ready.
The drinks are SO fun and huge. The meals are super delicious. It’s a self order menu. Which makes it cool for separate tabs. You put the table tag up if you need a waitress. Down if you’re good. You order through app and food comes to your table.
I love food with and experience. This place totally is!
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