Tag Archives: life

May the force be with you Mickey

6 Jun

Things that are scary

Mickey goes to the dark side

Star Wars Mickey Mouse

Rockford scared of you he is

 The older my son gets the more his imagination is at work. Sometimes this is a good thing, sometimes it’s a destructive. Recently he has become anxious about several items in our house which is requiring us to do some re-organization. Is this weird or can you relate with me?

 

How we celebrated Memorial Day

1 Jun

Celebrating Memorial Day

Starting family traditions

toddler with USA flag
God bless the USA

This was our first official year of commemorating Memorial Day with new family traditions. One of the many things I love about having my own little family is the new and fun traditions we can start. By instilling these traditions in our family I don’t only hope to create memories for my boys, but instill values in them. Let me share our Memorial Day traditions with you.

The Mighty Golden Arches (Simple Pleasures)

19 May

Why my kids are “loving it”

Food, fun and free ice cream

 
golden arches
photo by JASON OXENHAM

On rainy or really hot days my boys and I opt to go to the mall to play in the indoor play area or head to Mickey D’s for some indoor play set fun. Yeah, yeah I know the food is “unhealthy”, but I am that mom that once in a while, will let the kids eat “fast food”.  They love it here and I can see why. Do allow me to illustrate this simple pleasure with you…

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Embarrassing Mommy Moment

9 May

“Dr. can you help me?”

Doctor appointment gone mad

embarrased woman

Courtesy of Google

Ever have one of those days where you head out with your kids to accomplish an ordinary task only to have it turned into an embarrassing episode of motherhood where you want to get away? I have.  Come laugh at me…er with me.

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Happy 3rd Birthday Rockford

5 May

Birthday Wishes

From your friends and family

little wooden chair

Rockford's 1st birthday (May 2009)

Three years ago today at 8:24am the doctor placed a beautiful little baby boy on my chest and my life as I knew it, would never be the same again.Rockford Miles Ramirez, my son, was 7 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long and perfect, for me. Throughout his little life he has been blessed to be surrounded with a loving community of friends and family. This is another letter to my son.

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