Big Fat Fail

   So the whole blogging everyday in May thing....yeah I FAILED! I haven't blogged once this week and the whole reason why I'm even blogging today is just to let everyone know I haven't fogotten my blog! I've just been too busy this week. I know people always say "this week went by so fast" you hear it so often that it sometimes gets annoying but well SERIOUSLY this week went by way too fast! I mean it's already Friday! So I'm sorry I let you down but well that's how things go when you're a mom. Unexpected things happen and well the blog is and will remain my hobby and this week I just didn't have time for it. This photo of Sarah is not the best... I tried doing a mini shoot this week and she was just not feeling it so that's the only picture I have to show you all. I'll try again next week! (both blogging everyday and another mini shoot) Hope you all have a lovely weekend friends! Enjoy it with your family! Time is PRECIOUS! :)

A Moment In My Day

Today's Prompt: A moment in your day (this can be just a photo or both a photo and words)

When my kiddos play together. I love to see them play, have conversations and love each other!

Eat More Chikin

Today's blogging prompt is: A piece of advice you have for others. Anything at all.

My advice: Try Chick fil a's new salads! This is the Cobb salad and it's my NEW FAVORITE! I got it without bacon because I don't eat pork but it's SO DELICIOUS! The lime avocado ranch is the best! We seriously go to Chick fil a at least once a week! I get their e-mail updates and I like em on facebook and when I saw that they were going to sell new salads I was so excited! I LOVE salads and I LOVE chick fil a! PERFECT COMBO! So my advice may not be deep and life changing but I hope it at least made you smile...or hungry! LOL *Chick fil a DID NOT pay me or sponsor this post, This salad was seriously so good I had to share!

What I'm Afraid Of

Today's prompt: The thing(s) you're most afraid of

   One thing you should know about me is I'm pretty paranoid. My sister and I used to watch shows like 48hrs where they solve murders and such. I'm pretty sure that's why I'm so paranoid. I observe people and my surroundings when I'm out. Always keeping a watchful eye for those "creepers". I plan exit strategies in my head "just in case." I guess that's a good thing but I do it because the thing I'm most of afraid of is someone hurting my family. Someone taking my kids! When I heard about the shooting in Sandy Hook I was terrified! I mean you would think your kids are safe at school but then some creep just goes in and takes innocent lives! 
   I realize I CAN'T control everything. I realize I CAN'T keep my kids safe at all times but there is one person who can! I pray each and every single day before I drop my son off at school. I pray for my son's safety, for my husband at work and for us (Sarah, Levi & I) at home. I pray God is with us wherever we go. I may sometimes do it in a rush when we are running late but I will NOT leave the house without praying. Why? Because I TRUST God! Because I KNOW he listens and I KNOW only he can keep us safe no matter where we are. So even though I'm human and I worry and I am afraid, when I leave those worries and fears to my Father, I know I can rest assured he is watching over us and I am at peace.

What I Do

I found out about Jenni's (Story of My Life) Blog Everyday in May Challenge on Friday and since I don't blog on weekends I decided to start today. What an awesome idea! I will try to do this Mon-Fri since I'm away from my computer Sat-Sun. Let's start off with today's prompt...
 If you couldn't answer with your job, how would you answer the question, 'what do you do'?

I will answer in list form because I love lists!
-I love -I clean -I cook -I wash -I blog -I design -I create
I'm pretty blessed. Just last night my husband said "it must be nice" and I answered "what must be nice?" and he said "to be able to stay home and enjoy your kids." It is nice! I sometimes get so overwhelmed, stressed out and complain. Being a stay at home mom is not easy. It is actually a HUGE responsibily. One I sometimes take lightly and don't appreciate. I realize being a stay at home mom is not an option for some. I need to stop complaining and need to be more appreciative. Especially of my husband for being so supportive! I'm feeling very thankful today. Thank you Lord for your blessings. I love what I do and I do what I love.

FREEBIE FRIDAY - MAY

It's the first Friday of the Month, that means it's time for another freebie...

   Is it Spring or what? Seriously! I know I shouldn't complain because some of you have it way worse with inches of snow outside of your homes but here in TX we were already wearing shorts and sandals and then we get a cold front! I had to bust out my scarf yesterday! My daughter + baby have been sick for the past couple of months off and on due to these sudden cold fronts. I am sick of em! So let's bring a little Sunshine + Spring into our homes by printing this printable, framing it and putting it up so that at least the inside of our homes look a little more Spring-ish than outside!

You can click on the print above and save on to your desktop! This is a 5x7 print. 
Enjoy! Hope you all have a lovely weekend! 

Smile

  If this picture doesn't make you smile, then something is wrong with you. (kidding! sort of...) Levi is such a happy boy. Even when he's sick and stuffy he manages to smile. When I'm stressing out and I feel overwhelmed just seeing this baby smile makes it all better...

  I developed an umbilical hernia after having Sarah (4 years ago) but I didn't notice until this last pregnancy. My OB recommended surgery but I had decided to wait it out because that would mean I wouldn't be able to carry Levi for 2-4 weeks after surgery. Well in the past I have gotten REALLY bad stomach pains + bloating after eating and then laying down sometimes. To the point that I bend over and cannot walk. I know that this is not normal and it would usually go away after about 2 mins or so but now this pain has been more frequent. It didn't hit me until this weekend that it could be related to my hernia. I have noticed my hernia feel bigger but I didn't think much of it. Well this weekend I got the horrible pain again! I finally decided to make an appointment which is tomorrow to schedule my surgery. I'm not gonna lie, I'm scared. I've never had surgery before. I'm nervous but most of all sad that I won't be able to breastfeed my son or carry him for a couple weeks. 
His smile makes me happy. It helps me feel better. His smile brightens my day... even when all I want to do is worry, stress out and cry. I just look at his smile and I can't help but smile back.