I love to cook. I am not particularly talented in the cooking department. I just love to try new things, new recipes, and particularly feeding people. This week, I’m putting my love to test, and hosting my sister’s baby shower. There will be plenty of people, plenty of food, and here’s hoping happy tummies. I’ve… Read More Food-Laden Feats
Daughter and the iPad, a photo by garrisu on Flickr. Our daughter loves the iPad. At the age of 2, she was able to maneuver through an iPhone. At 3, she became an iPad expert. And at 4, was given an iTouch as a birthday gift–which the Hubby and I promptly locked away. We are… Read More Daughter and the iPad
It sat heavy on my conscience like a bag of marbles. A tiny insignificant secret I kept from the Hubby for over six months. Fingers clenched tightly in palms and a stomach twisted with anxiety, I looked into his eyes and released the truth. By mandyxclear, using the Creative Common license Small or large, secrets hurt.… Read More Who the Hell Are You Again? Keeping Secrets in a Marriage
Our toddler recently complained about a bully—a child that has been consistently teasing and hitting her. Concerned parents, our initial responses were: -Why? Were you doing something to provoke the child? -Just ignore him and he’ll leave you alone. (and the Hubby’s personal favorite) -Hit’em back, that’ll teach him to mess with you! Thoughtful advice… Read More Loving Life and Not the Game
During a morning beach run, I noticed a woman knee deep in the sand building a spectacular sandcastle for her children. They are everywhere, these amazing mothers. In the water, thrashing through treacherous waves. On the sand, playfully being buried head to toe. In the playground, dutifully pushing swings. And I am not one of… Read More A Mother, Shoulders Deep
Back from our summer vacay and I miss being seaside with mi familia. No doubt we gave the lil’ one some proper childhood memories that included–hunting for seashells, building sand castles, taking daily trips to the ice cream parlor, going on boardwalk rides, and my favorite…eating Cotton Candy. We’re looking forward to next summer and… Read More Wordless Wednesday: Familia Beach Vacay
I was a hungry pregnant lady. I ate everything, every second of the day. Burger joints and ice cream shops were my favorite stops. Though I secretly wished our baby was born 40, 50, 60 pounds, I took full responsibility for my poor eating and fitness habits. That over nine months, I packed exponentially more… Read More Tips for the Staying Fit, Fab while with Fetus
SCOUT from Sebastien Tobler on Vimeo. Scout is a recent mural by street artist Kelly Towles @kellytowles in his hometown of Washington DC. The short film by Sebastian Tobler @sebastientobler explores a DC neighborhood with a child like sense of exploration. A quick take on what most people should do in their own area of… Read More Wordless Wednesday: Scout Revisted
You’ve probably heard that marriage can be likened to a rose, which blossoms only when tended carefully and lovingly. And being the tending, loving and caring gardener you are, the roses are blooming—but not without a lot of blood, sweat and tears. When you and the Hubby fight, you diligently work out your differences and… Read More Daughter-In-Law Versus Mother-In-Law: War of the Roses
Biting into a plate of food, I suddenly feel a strange snap inside my mouth. I place my finger on a tooth and abruptly it falls out. I make my way across my gums and, one by one, teeth crumble. I panic as I frantically try piecing together the white porcelain shards in my palm.… Read More Building Beauty, From the Inside Out
Morning and Sueños 