EAVESDROPPING….

While having a delish lunch at my favorite Calypso Café I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on the conversation proceeding next to me. It wasn’t my fault, I literally had no choice; they pack you in like sardines at this joint. All I needed to hear was the magic word “BABY” and my ears honed in and perfectly adjusted their antennas. One of the ladies at the table was pregnant and from what I could gather she was about 4 or 5 months along and definitely a first timer. She threw out her baby name ideas and REESE was at the top of her list. Her friend quickly shot it down because she knows someone who has a dog named Reese and they call it “Reesy.” I was doing the best I could not to laugh out loud because OF COURSE we call our Reese, “Reesy” and as of late “Reesy-Poo.”
She continued on and was anticipating all the changes that were going to unfold once she squeezed that puppy out (my words not hers). It was less then 6 months ago that I was having these very same conversations. Everyone constantly told me to “get your sleep now!” Damn, they weren’t kidding about that. They also told Jon and I that “it’s going to be a lot of work!” Yes, that was right on as well. But one thing that no one ever said is this: You will love this little person so hard, so deeply that your heart will actually feel like it will break. It’s not like puppy love, it’s like the kind of love that will make tears pour down your face at any given moment because you are so happy, scared, excited, shocked, worried and generally just exploding with emotion.
This is what I would have loved to tell her but I am sure she would have choked on her Boca burger and that wouldn’t have been good for anybody.

I work for Reese...

Reese loves day care. Her entire face lights up when we arrive every morning. This is why I am able to work full time. I have yet to cry when leaving her because she honestly seems so happy to be there! Sometimes I get this tiny little tingle of jealousy or doubt. “I wonder if my baby likes her day care lady better then me?” Surely this can not be, but sometimes I do wonder. Like on the weekends when Daddy is on the road working and it is just her and I; she gets this look on her face that just says to me ”I’M BORED WITH YOU MOMMY.” This look on her face is what keeps me from being a SAHM (stay at home mom). I have come to the conclusion that I have to continue working because if I don’t Reese will be super bummed out and missing out on all the good times with her friends. So, for the record, I work full time so she can socialize and keep up on the latest gossip with her friends. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…

Getting off the SMACK!

Over a year ago I picked up the book Skinny Bitch. . Honestly, I came across it in the store and the title is what caught my eye. I thought to myself..."Yes, I want to be skinny bitch!". I quickly dug into it and was blown away. This book reveals the truth about where our food really comes from. The fact is, it is an ugly truth! One of the chapters is about artificial sweeteners and how ALL OF THEM are bad and linked to cancer. Even SPLENDA my friends! So I have finally gotten onboard and used up all my diet soda's, diet yogurts, and other fake foods. Now I just need to let go of those CHEEZ-IT'S!

Chasing that pot of gold.

In fourth grade I wrote a story about a Leprechan chasing a pot of gold. It wasn't an assignment, I just did it for "fun". This immediatley sparked the curiosity of my parents and teachers. "She did this on her own...for fun?" They were bewildered that someone my age would take the time to do this especially because it wasn't homework. My teacher submitted the short story to Highlights Magazine. Low and behold, they published it and my story was the "centerfold" with color (if you will). From that moment on every teacher, parent and family member donned me with the future occupation of "author".
Well, here I am 20 years later taking a crack at it. With the constant(nagging)support of my husband I have finally decided to get my creative juices flowing again.
You can expect commentary on my life, the world around us (too serious...yikes!), makeup,music/entertainment, food, my super cute awesome baby and how I am learning to manage my new life as a Mom.