A Mother's Love

How can one describe the love of being a mother? A mother describing the love she feels for her kids could go on forever, and I must say, a mother loves each of her kids for who they are individually.

My daughter and I just happen to be spending some Mommy and me time during Super Bowl on Sunday watching all of the celebrities walk the red carpet and be interviewed. I'm drinking champagne and she's drinking apple cider in a champagne glass. She leans in and says Mommy, I wish you were famous. I reply that I am famous, and she ask famous how. I responded by saying I'm famous by being blessed with two beautiful, smart kids. She replies, oh Mom when you say things like that, you make the stars shine. How could a mother not love her child with that response!

My days can sometimes be stressful and I just want to runaway, but when I walk through that door in the evenings and I hear Mommy, you're home. I'm overcome with joy and the biggest smile a mother could bear.

I often hear parents complain about having kids and saying they are over rated. I never have those thoughts, because kids are a blessing that most people wish they could share with the world. I love being a Mommy, there is nothing better in the world. When I sit and watch my kids, I just thank the heavens above for bestowing that gift upon me.

Enjoying the Moment

Do you often find yourself just relaxing and enjoying the moment? How often do we forget to just sit in a corner and meditate to clear our mind. There's so much going on in the world today that we forget about ourselves. We should be most concerned about ourselves. We cannot nurture or take care another if we don't first take care of ourselves.

I do believe life is too short not to sit, relax and breathe the air. Whether it's sharing a bottle of wine, reading a novel, shopping or just being free. I love my freedom on Saturday mornings to lie in bed and watch television with a cup of coffee and snuggled up in my down comforter.

I got to hang out with my sister, cousin and girlfriends recently and it was one of my most relaxing moments in a long time. We had Spa Day at Pho-Siam and when I tell you, the women of the parlor worked magic on us. I never thought I would enjoy someone walking on my body and working every kink out that I had been feeling for months. Why does it take one so long to pamper themselves? We all know that women love to be wined, dined, pampered and loved, so if there's no one in your life at the moment to fulfill your needs, do it for yourself. Remember, life is full of self appreciation.

Love yourself wholeheartedly!

What's Going On?

What's going on? Oh, there's so much, we celebrated my daughter's birthday this past weekend on Sunday and it was a blast. Then, there was the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. My daughter, my first born had a wonderful birthday. I won't say this was the best birthday party ever, due to she's had a party almost every year, but this is the one that she will remember. She's at the age where she will remember this party. I'm glad that she had a good time.

Friday night, I worked 10 hours in the desert and it was freezing cold. It got so cold towards the end of my shift that I could not write. I'm not complaining because it afforded me the opportunity to make some extra money, which is always a good thing. We will travel some in the summer, so the money will be well spent.

I'm gearing up the physical workout, my sister is getting married in July and I must look gorgeous. I desperately want to be in excellent shape. I can't wait to see all of my friends and they compliment me on how great I look. We always want to look our best when we see old friends. I know my sister is going to look so beautiful, because she is beautiful inside and out!

The school year is coming to an end, so now, we must figure out what to do with the kids for the summer. My daughter is into music and my son is into art, which should be simple to find a class for each of them. I just hope they don't drive me too crazy. They are my BABIES....

Peace out, enjoy tonight, tomorrow!

Cleansing of Your Mental Hygiene

I am an avid of reader of all sorts of information and the other day I came across an article titled "Clean Up Your Mental Hygiene". It didn't elaborate much on the topic, but I asked a few co-workers of what their thoughts were in regards to mental hygiene. They all found the topic to be interesting!

Our thoughts were pretty much the same. We come across so many individuals with so many problems. I personally feel people think they're getting the raw end of life, as if society owes them something. The article stated that people have a genetic "set point" for their level of happiness. If you feel your DNA is to blame for your low score on the satisfaction scale, you can reset your set point using various techniques, including meditation.

Why do we feel this way? What do you feel that could make life better or to your satisfaction? Are we in charge of our own happiness? We tend to let others decide our way of life, in which, there's no need to let someone else dictate your happiness. I come across all sorts of people each and every day, and I would say only 1 out of 20 are somewhat pleased with life. We must strive to attain happiness, it's not something that is put on a platter, given to you in a report or a doctor examining you to let you know that your life sucks. We know the answer to our problems, but what do we do, COMPLAIN & BITCH about someone else. Screw that person, and think what exactly could be done by that person to make you happy. If we put someone other than our self in charge of our mental cleansing, would we be content. NO!!!

So tomorrow, when you start upon your journey, be happy, leave the negativity at the door, don't think about Johnnie or whomever. It's all about you, because I know it's definitely about ME. I'm happy about 98% of the time, and the other 2%, I just choose to feel ugh. Just as my stationery read, Hassle Me, I'm Stress Free. No one can steal my joy. I meditate, write in my journal, read some informative material, eat good, healthy food daily.

So, I suggest to you, cleanse your mind, body and soul. Whether you greet someone with a hug, a kiss, or do something nice for someone, it can help you smile more. Life is about feeling beautiful, smiling, and being at peace. Open up your soul and let the rays flow though your spirit and I guarantee you will feel better within minutes. Try it!

7 Minutes to Friday

Oh so tired! I am awake from my rest immediately after arriving home today from work. As most people know by now, that I'm awake late most nights, therefore, I'm exhausted the next day at the office.

I've had about two hours of rest, so I feel somewhat rested. Rested or not, it's about to be Friday in just a few minutes and I know it's the end of my week. I agreed to work on Saturday to get some boxes ready for storage for the office. It doesn't bother me much, because I will be there without the other staff. I can listen to my music as loud as I like. I love all sorts of music. I listen to all genres of music. Music gives me peace and relaxes my mind. I love to dance, especially with my son. My daughter is shy and will not dance with me unless I coerce her to dance . She's my little princess as my son is my soulmate, which he tells me daily. Mommie, I'm your soulmate, which melts my heart. Enough on kids!

I have a full weekend planned. I will go out to dinner today (it's already Friday), go to work early Saturday, go shopping in the evening to purchase my bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding in July, and also buy myself some cool earrings. My style of dress is very simple, but I love to wear high heels and accessorize, which gives my own style.

Will keep you posted!

Monday Blues

Monday! Are you feeling it today? As you know, I suffer from insomnia and last night was no different. I awoke early this morning to get the kids ready for school and drop them off by 7:50 a.m. I returned home at 8 a.m. and slept until noon. So now, I feeling as though I got too much rest and cannot get that fire in me to get going.

I have one hour before picking the kids up from school, preparing dinner, reviewing homework, baths and reading a bedtime story. I don't know if you're kids are like mine, but they're both in competition as to who receive the most kisses at bedtime. It's no problem, because I adore my kids and if I had the time, I would kiss them each all night.

I did not make it to my dental appointment this morning, I was just too exhausted from my Friday night gig. I enjoyed my gig, and it can be fun, exciting, and then again, it's sad. I make the best of it. I shove it off as all in a day of living life that we as adults, must be responsible for our own actions. One thing I pride myself on is being independent, responsible and being the best person I can be. How we feel on the inside is what we must do to reflect on the outside. If you believe in karma, then you know what I'm speaking of.

The beginning of a new week

Wow! What a weekend I had this past weekend. I have two kids of my own, and being the person that I am, I agreed to watch my friend's 11 year old daughter and my 10 year old niece. What an adventure, three controlling little girls and a laid back boy. The girls fought all weekend and decided they did not want to play or get along with one another. By 10 p.m. Saturday evening, I had to open that bottle of wine just to make it through til Sunday. My son is what made me weather the storm, he has such a calmness about him that made another day seem like paradise.

I did not celebrate much today because it was just too much for me. I like peace and quite with a good book in hand. A co-worker had just given me a book (The Girl with the Dragon Tatto) on Friday to read. It's suppose to be suspenseful material and I know quite a few people that is reading this book these days. It's a National Bestseller, so if you have a chance, pick up a copy and let me know what you think.

Today, May 10, 2010 I have a dental appointment at 8:30 a.m. I know most people are wondering why I'm not asleep at 12:46 a.m. How I wish I could be asleep right about now. I am a night person, not by choice. My night ends around 1:30 or 2 a.m. most nights. I'm almost at the point in my life to checking myself into a clinic for insomnia. Do anyone have any advice on getting to bed at a decent hour? My days at work require that I'm alert, my mind sharp and a personality each and everyday to drive my co-worker crazy. She hates it when I greet visitors or answer the telephone and say Hi....I'm entirely too chirper in the mornings and she ask that I bring the tone down a notch!!! In this moment in life, I think being chirper is what we all need. My response to that request , is that everyone cannot be happy in life. I love her dearly, and I must admit, we understand one another. It is my livelihood and I must give it my all each and everyday.

Life is full of different situations, requests, and disappointments. So as responsible adults, we must not let anyone steal our thunder.