Crossing the Street

We are in this crazy transition stage right now – with our new lives beginning in Florida, but all of our belongings and our home still back in Illinois. New jobs for my husband and me, new schools for the kids. We are definitely enjoying the newness of it all and exploring all the theme […]

Close Enough to Kiss

I’ve had this post brewing in my mind for a few months now. If you see me, I’m wearing it. If you converse with me, I’m talking about it. It’s the first thing I do when I get home from work and what I look forward to the most on weekends. A hobby, you might […]

How To Have the Best Maternity Leave EVER

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 […]

Oh Shoot. Did I Spend Time with My Kids Today?

I have been pulling long hours during the week because of the high visibility projects that I’ve been working on. So after a long day of being a full-time working mother and coming home for dinner, cleaning, watching TV to numb my mind, getting the kids ready for bed, and finally closing my eyes and […]