Sieze the day!!!!

Since I became a parent, everyone is always saying enjoy them, they grow up fast, live in the moment ect and I truly try to take it to heart and enjoy the little moments. Everywhere I go, someone is telling me to seize the moment, raise my awareness, be happy, enjoy every second, etc, etc, etc.I know that this message is right and good. But, I have finally allowed myself to admit that it just always doesn't work for me. This reminder makes me stressed out and panicky. Especially during this phase of my life - while I'm raising young kids. So many moments when raising my young kids, I am unpresent, stressed out, over worked and not really conscious of the here and now period! Every once in awhile though, time stands still long enough for me to truly seize the moment. It's in those magical moments that I can truly cherish how blessed I am. Like when I actually stop what I'm doing and really look at Brooklyn. I notice how perfectly smooth her skin is and how perfect she really is. I notice the perfect curves of her little mouth and her beautiful blue eyes, and I breathe in her soft unique smell. In these moments, I see that her mouth is moving but I can't hear her because all I can think is -- This is the first time I've really seen Brooklyn all day, and my God -- she is so beautiful. Thank you! Or when I'm stuck in chronos time in the grocery line and I'm haggard and annoyed and angry at the slow check-out clerk and the never ending line. I look at my cart and I'm transported out of my own head space and suddenly I notice the piles of healthy food I feed my children to grow their bodies and minds and I remember that most of the world's mamas would kill for this opportunity. This chance to stand in a grocery line with enough money to pay. As I stare at my cart and my kids I am greatful for the abundance, the bounty and once again I say Thank you God, thank you universe.... Or when I am curled up in my cozy bed and I hear a soft voice say mom can we come in. Into my bed we all pile and they both drift off to sleep and in the stillness and the quiet I listen to them both breathing. For a moment, I think- I am so blessed, how did I ever get so lucky? Each night I go to bed surrounded by this love, this peace, this warmth. Thank you!!! These cherishable moments leave as fast as they come- but I have noted them. When life becomes hairy and hectic and crazy...it is those small moments that remind me it's all going to be alright and that makes the pain of the daily parenting climb worth it.

Food for thought!

Life isn't always fair, but it's still good.

When in doubt, just take the next small step.

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends

and parents will. Stay in touch.

Pay off your credit cards every month.

You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

It's OK to let your children see you cry.

Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their

journey is all about.

If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry;

God never blinks.

Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second

one is up to you and no one else

When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take

no for an answer.

Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy

lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

Over prepare, then go with the flow.

Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

The most important sex organ is the brain.

No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five

years, will this matter?'

Always choose life.

Forgive everyone everything.

What other people think of you is none of your business.

Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

Believe in miracles.

God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything

you did or didn't do.

Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

Your children get only one childhood.

All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone

else's, we'd grab ours back.

Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

The best is yet to come...

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

Until I met you!

There was a time when I thought our family was complete.

I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I used to think I had it all figured out.

I thought I was right. Until I met you.

Once I thought my life was as full of joy as it could possibly get.

I thought I was right. Until I met you.

At one point, I thought I was stretched to my limit, with nothing more to give.

I thought I was right. Until I met you.

I used to think my heart held as much love as it could possibly hold.

I thought I was right. Until I met you.

An oldie but a goody!

On the GOoooooooooo!!!

What we have been up too!!!

Playing in the snow!

I hate the snow! Wahhhhhh

Building what Canadian kids build best!!

My babies!!!

Me and my boy!

Our fur baby and his best buddy Tucker!

She loves to sing, dance and perform especially when she is wearing my lipgloss!

My boy turns 3!!!!

Holy cannoli look who is 3!!!! I cant believe my baby is 3 and my big girl is soon to be 5.... WOW! Now that your 3... *you sleep through the night...most nights!!! *You are so silly...I am thinking you are going to be the class clown! *You are still soo cheeky! *You are a happy, funny, sensitive, cuddle monkey! *You love, tools, cars, sports and climbing...you are a daredeviul...but your still so clumsy! *You love your sister and you 2 make such a perfect team...sometimes for the better other times you 2 make just a disaster! We love you boy xoxoxoxo

Nonno!

This is a little out dated now, but while my computer was crapped out I wrote notes that I would of like to have written that day. One year has gone by without you here with us and most days I can get through but every once in a whilesomething will remind me of you so strongly (the smell of your after shave does it for me every time) that I would give anything to hug you again and feel you in my arms and hear your voice and your laughter again. I love you Nonno forever in our hearts anbd in our memories! xoxoxoxox

Back up and running!

So we had some computer issues in the last few months which is why there is such a break in my posts.....but we are back up and running thanks to my dad! Photo updates and posts are coming!!!!!