Mommy needs a Time-Out!

       The week has been a great one. I've filled my days with positive thoughts and activities. The support I've felt from so many friends and family has given me a great confidence that I hadn't felt in quite some times. So thanks again for being a part of yet another chapter of my life... There have been many.

           That being said I feel like it sets the tone for a blog that I can just talk about my feelings of the day. Whats happening in my brain world ;-). Its not terribly exciting but today felt like a good day to get some of my life thoughts out and possibly vent. We'll see where this goes together.

           I've been reading Amy Poehler's book 'Yes, Please' lately and last night was a chapter (34) about the love she has for her two little boys (Archie and Abel). She describes moments quietly cuddling in bed with them and smelling their hair and sniffing their little necks (which sounds very odd until you become a parent). She describes that its a love that feels like it can split your chest in half, a love thats scary and its so very true.

           I bring this up because it was exactly what I needed to read for my emotions lately. I've felt so much anxiety over Jackson growing up so quickly. Suddenly I looked over and he's doing or saying something completely grown up and I can't help but feel my chest tighten up and tears pour down my cheeks. I know its a good thing in my head, but my heart wants to burst. Its a mix between sadness and an incredible overflow of love for the little person he's becoming. Independent, sweet and strong. He's not my little baby anymore. The little infant who relied on Mommy for absolutely everything. His independence is so empowering and proves my little Motherhood successes . It also reminds me to drink in every single second of these young years.

         If you have a chance to grab Amy's book, please do. Its hilarious, honest and sweet. Or if you're at the store, read the beginning of Chapter 34, have a tissue ready Mommies. Let me know your opinions.

           I just wanted to share my thoughts as I woke up this morning and smelled Jacksons hair and watched him running around feeding Mommy and Grandma his grapes yelling "Mmmmmm Delicious grapes!" I just love him <3

          Let me know some of your favorite Mommy and Daddy moments. I love hearing all the special moments we share with our little ones. It warms my heart.

           Today I'll be making a delicious take on a Chipotle burrito bowl which I will post the recipe and procedure for on the blog tomorrow for everyone to try! So check back in for that tomorrow. I have lots of plans for fun blogs including fun DIY's with Jackson, Recipes, Possibly some collaborations, so I hope you continue to check back or subscribe by entering your email address down below <3 You are all the greatest!