“A baby is God’s opinion that life should go on”~ Carl Sandburg
Time Flies…my baby is 2! January 12, 2009
I realized this morning that I have been somewhat neglecting my blog lately. I guess with the holidays and everything going on lately I just haven’t had much time to write but I know I need to get more consistent in my writing, especially since it helps a lot to talk about all of the things on my mind.
With that being said, yesterday was my baby’s 2nd birthday! I cannot believe that my little man is already two years old. It really feels like it was just the other day that I found out I was pregnant; the rest of this time has been a blur filled with many ups and downs. It amazes me how at the instant that he was born, Alex began to change so many lives. He has truly been a blessing and although he is quite the independent little boy now who at times makes me lose a little bit of patience, I simply cannot imagine my life without him. He has given me the strength I never knew or thought I had, the confidence to do things I never thought I would do, a new sense of purpose and most importantly…he has restored my faith in love and happiness.
The last two years have been filled with trials and tribulations. Many long nights filled with tears and frustration. But as I was telling one of my best friends and really one of the people that has truly helped me get through the last two years, I can honestly say that I feel like life is falling back into place for me. I decided weeks ago to start getting rid of the “toxic” people in my life. My phone/email/instant messages have been SO quiet since then and I am so happy it. It’s nice to be drama free and with my new hectic schedule I just don’t have time for people in my life that are there to bring me down. Most of my days now start at 6am, and between work and school I don’t get home until at least 12-1230 in the morning, five nights a week. I know take the time to truly enjoy every moment I have at work, school and at home with my family and of course with my little man. I barely have time to breathe, let alone sweat the small stuff so for the first time in years I feel at peace and like everything is going to be alright. I have definitely waited long enough for this time in my life, and although I know I have a long way to go, I can now finally see the light at the end of the tunnel I have been in the last few years and it’s an amazing feeling…
Here are some pictures of Alex and I…the day I brought him home from the hospital, on his first birthday and yesterday on his second birthday!
Crush of the Week…David Beckham January 9, 2009
YUM YUM YUM! what else could I say? I think it’s a combination of his looks, the clothes (when he’s wearing some lol), the tattoos, the accent…I could go on and on and on but I won’t…enjoy!
Quote of the Day 12/31/08 December 31, 2008
“Your life will flash before your eyes one day, make sure it’s worth watching!” ~ Unknown
Crush of the Week…Robert Buckley December 30, 2008
Due to the craziness of the holidays I forgot to post a COTW last week so I decided to post one today. This week’s hottie is Robert Buckley who plays Kirby Atwood on Lipstick Jungle…yet another reason I am SO upset that NBC cancelled this show!!!
Quote of the Day 12/30/08 December 30, 2008
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”~Dr. Seuss
Quote of the Day 12/23/08 December 23, 2008
Love doesn’t make the world go ’round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile~Franklin P. Jones
10 Pieces of Me December 23, 2008
I originally saw this meme on one of the blogs I follow daily, and I figured it was ok to “steal” the idea and write my own list…
10 Things you wish you could say to ten different people
1. Will you ever learn or will you be a lost cause the rest of your life?
2. Thank you for showing me the meaning of unconditional love
3. Mind your business, you have no idea what it’s like
4. There’s a special place in hell for people like you
5. I wish you really knew how I felt about you, I guess time will tell…
6. You are truly my hero
7. I can’t wait to finally meet you!
8. Please stop calling and texting me, nothing is going to change
9. Thank you for listening to me, even if you have heard it 100 times
10. Thank you for believing in me, even when I don’t believe in myself
9 Things about yourself
1. I am trying every day to be a better mother
2. I have a hard time making decisions
3. I am tired of feeling alone
4. I have been blessed with amazing parents
5. I am my own worst critic
6. I am looking forward to starting school and a new stage in my life
7. I hope 2009 is a much better year than 2008
8. I wish nothing but the best for everyone around me
9. I am amazed everytime I look at my son
8 Ways to win my heart
1. MUST accept and get along with my son
2. Have a good sense of humor
3. Be honest
4. Must be able to laugh at yourself and not take everything so seriously
5. Being a good cook will earn lots of points lol
6. Be patient
7. Be understanding
8. Be yourself
7 Things that cross my mind a lot
1. How will I juggle work, school and being a single mom?
2. Will I have other children?
3. Will I ever take a vacation? lol
4. Will I ever find true love?
5. What would I do without my family?
6. What have I done to deserve such good friends?
7. Does my son know just how much I love him?
6 Things I do before I go to sleep
1. Brush my teeth
2. Pray
3. Check my emails
4. Check my cellphone
5. Check on my son and give him a kiss
6. Write in my journal
5 People I couldn’t live without
1. Alex (my son)
2. Mom
3. Dad
4. Sister
5. God
4 Things I am wearing right now
1. black dress
2. fleece sweater
3. earrings
4. shoes
3 Songs that fit my life perfectly(right now)
1. If I were a Boy-Beyonce
2. Better in Time-Leona Lewis
3. She Got Her Own- Ne-Yo & Jamie Foxx
2 Things I want to do before I die
1. Lots of traveling
2. Fall in love…
1 Confession
It’s getting harder every day to have faith that everything will fall into place some day…
RIP Caylee Marie Anthony 2005-2008 December 19, 2008
What can I say? This case has hit close to home in so many ways. Of course since it has all happened 10-15 minutes from my home, there has been so much coverage that it’s become a regular topic on the news. Being the mother of a toddler myself I just cant even comprehend how anyone, especially a mother, can be responsible for such a crime. Today, it was confirmed that the remains found last week do in fact belong to Caylee Marie Anthony. An innocent and beautiful child that was taken from this world much too soon. I hope that the identification of the remains will at least bring closure to the rest of her family and I hope that justice is served in this case.
RIP baby girl…may you rest peacefully and happily in heaven with the other angels…
