I’m a full-time working mom and I’m currently on maternity leave with my third baby, Alyssa Jaime. Maternity leave is meant for bonding and that time is sacred to a new mom and baby (or in my case a seasoned mom and a new baby). This is honestly the best maternity leave ever and it took me three […]
Beach Bums and Mall Rats
January 19, 2015 by 18 Comments
What are you supposed to do when you’re on maternity leave with two kids and a newborn at your parents’ house in Florida in the middle of January? Go to the beach or the mall every day, of course! We’re officially beach bums and mall rats. It’s ridiculous. But it’s awesome!!!
The Return to My Happy Place
January 11, 2015 by 24 Comments
This is the best maternity leave ever. My mom designed this master plan where she flew to Chicago help me with the babies through the holidays, then we all flew to Florida so we could stay with my parents for the month of January. So while my friends and family in Chiberia are freezing in sub-zero temps, the kids […]
Alyssa Jaime: A Baby Story
November 23, 2014 by 18 Comments
CONFESSION: I was obsessed with going into labor. As soon as I hit the third trimester, it was always on my mind: OMG, is that a contraction? Nope, I just have gas. AAH my water broke! Ooops, nevermind – I just peed myself a little. Is morning sickness in the third trimester a sign of going […]
I’m All About That Bump
November 4, 2014 by 11 Comments
I’m 35 weeks into my third pregnancy and let me just say that people are so nice to pregnant women…at least, so nice to this pregnant woman! People ask my how I’m doing all the time, strangers open doors for me, or passersby will look at my belly and smile. Today, my co-worker offered to […]
Mommy A-Z, where have you been?
August 31, 2014 by 19 Comments
Hey…anyone out there? This sweet blog o’ mine, Mommy A-Z, has been quiet for a few months. I’m still around and doing well, just haven’t been writing much. I miss blogging so badly. I miss my creative outlet and capturing sweet moments of A&Z. I miss feeling inspired. Most of all, I miss my blogging […]
Arielle 4.5: Pre-K Update
January 29, 2014 by 28 Comments
A few weeks ago we got the news that a spot opened up in the pre-K program at the nearby elementary school. I hesitated at first because of the monthly tuition, but decided that it would be a great opportunity for her to make new friends and get used to the classroom environment since she […]
That one time I forgot to wear pants to work…
January 13, 2014 by 65 Comments
It was not just a bad dream, it really happened: I forgot to wear pants to work. I have a lot on my plate right now and sometimes, something’s gotta give. In this case, I guess it was the pants.
To Pre-K, or Not to Pre-K? That is the question.
January 9, 2014 by 25 Comments
I got a call from the local elementary school and found out that a spot opened up for Arielle in their pre-K program where she has been on the waiting list for 6 months now. I felt like I won the lottery and all sorts of joy filled in my heart at this wonderful opportunity […]
{Infographic} Toddler Stats
December 16, 2013 by 11 Comments
When people ask me how my kids are doing, I usually say that Arielle is a doll and that Zavier drives me crazy. And by crazy, I mean crazy in love and driving me up the wall at the same time. Or I say that he’s like a sour patch kid – first he is sour, […]
