My little knight in shining armor.

My little knight and shining armor,

I just wish sometimes I could freeze time. 

I love this age. 

I love that you still like to hold my hand. I love that you still want to snuggle in the mornings. I love that  I am your best friend. I love watching you learn and discover new things. I love that you make me laugh every day. I just love the little man you are becoming. 

But...don't grow up too fast okay.

I often wonder what the world will be like 12 years from now when you will be a young adult. You face such a different world then when I was your age. I hope and pray that I can prepare you to keep on your armor and be ready to fight any fiery dragons that come your way. 

I love you no matter what. I am grateful for the privilege to be your mommy.

Just some  thoughts this morning.

Besitos,

Your mommy

Wherever they are is home. (letter #4)

Dear 30 year old self- (letter #4)

I have been away for a few days from these two. Despite how much FUN I had with my sister's and my mom- I couldn't wait to get home. It seemed like such a long flight back home as I longed to be in Mister's arms again and kiss those soft cheeks of my Little Man. 

They are my home. 

Nothing is better than being right there nestled up to them both. 

Last night I couldn't resist...I let Little Man sleep in our bed. I slept right in the middle... well knowing that I was going to have the most terrible night of sleep (which I did) with Little Man tossing and turning- I didn't care. 

I stayed awake and took in the moment giving thanks for having them in my life. 

The morning came too quickly. It was time to get out of bed and part ways once again.

One thing I have learned is that it doesn't matter where I am... my home is wherever these two guys are.

I love my boys.


Sincerely, One lucky (30 year-old) gal.

besitos, xo

Gift 2... PRIORITIZE.

mom and little man july 2010

I got this email the from my mom the same day I was moving out of my office space (she didn't know I was closing my practice) 

and it couldn't have come at a better time. It meant the world to me.

It is a great reminder as to why it is so important to not let time pass you by.

She gave me permission to share. 

My sweet girls:

Today as I looked out the window, from the 15th floor of my apartment

in Puerto Rico, I saw people going about their business running here

and there like there was no tomorrow. I thought: what is the big

hurry?

I must say that thinking about it makes me feel sad. At one time in my

life, going back 10, 20 and even 30 years. ( I would have been married

30 years last September) I didn't take good care of me or my little

family and i'm sorry for that.I loved being way too busy because it

made me feel good to help out other people, it was like a drug.  We

can't go back in time, I know, but how much I do miss you all and how

sad I feel to have neglected you.

I was doing good helping single moms and even people in jail but that

is what I could be doing now not then.  I am of course busy as always

but this time it's o.k. because I need to be busy or I would be bored.

Before I didn't have to but I wasn't wise to know that.  The scripture

that comes to mind is the one that talks about the fact that there is

a  time and place for everything.

I love the fact that Cristi plays with Little Man. How I wish he would

smile when he saw me and that I could hug him without him wanting to

let go. We could do it all but not at the same time and that is my

thought for today.

I love you and miss you so much,

mama

I read that in between clients at work and I wept. It filled my heart with so much joy and appreciation for my mom. Although, I can't deny that I wished she was more available for us growing up,  she was a good mama. It just fuels the need to take each and every moment in and hope that one day I can look back without regrets.

GIFT#2: 
PRIORITIZE.

besitos,

Get a little messy.

Today we woke up feeling like getting a little messy. So, out came the shaving cream... nothing is better than shaving cream because it's a quick and easy clean up.  Young kiddos are using all their senses to learn and explore their world and rubbing things through their fingers is part of it. So get MESSY!

Idea: spray some shaving cream on both sides of the window- then each of you take one side of the window and mimic whatever your child is doing! It promotes a lot of giggles and they love feeling watched and connected that way. 

Draw or write a love notr to each other as well. 

Great way to connect with one another. 

WARNING: this is SUPPOSED to be messy. Let go and allow it to happen. 

xoxo- besitos,

 

Potty Present

Dear little man,

Today I went into the bathroom and found a stash of all my measuring cups...I had been wondering where those went. Thank you for my potty present.  I am serious...thank you.

 It brought a smile to my face and I was reminded of how much I love you and miss you when I am not with you. Today I spent a long time rocking you to sleep... I didn't want to let you go. 

How lucky am I to be your mommy.

xoxo, a proud mama