Baby #4

Good day to everyone in Blogspot world... It is a very cold day in New York. I have enjoyed being indoors with my wonderful children they are truly a blessing. Our next blessing baby #4 will be here before we know it. I am very excited because we just want a healthy baby and the joys of looking down into the eyes of your newborn is priceless. I am a woman of faith so I am not concerned I know everything will work out... Now I do get a little overwhelmed thinking about how close in age my last two will be (I'm human). My children are so excited about the new baby.... You know I always thought we would just have 1 child and when she was born we were content and now that we have 3 and going on 4 I can't imagine my life without my wonderful gems. I have so many friends and know of people who can't have children and no matter how overwhelming and taxing it may seem at times.... I have things in perspective and I know how blessed I am and I don't take it for granted. I am thankful to God everyday for my husband and my children. Well I hope that everyone is having a great day.

Hurricane Sandy

The storm is coming and the strong winds and rain have already started. We are definitely prepared which is a good thing, however Sandy is not welcomed. You know I am so thankful for this day to be with the whole family as we have enjoyed each others company. What a blessing it is to have a family. My children were having so much fun today because there was no school. Funny story is they still wanted to go outside and play even with the bad weather.... they said we will be safe we can bring our umbrella's (children are so cute). My prayers are with all of us who are affected Hurricane Sandy. Be safe!

Twist and Turns

You know life has so many different twist and turns... Hills and bumps. It is getting late here and I am still wide awake just thinking about life. My mother's good friend passed away yesterday. You know I have said this in some of my previous blogs but tomorrow is truly not promised so we must cherish every moment with our loved ones and with people we hold close. I was just thinking about that and how important it is to live a life of purpose... a life that has meaning. You might ask how does one live a life of purpose... Well in my opinion it is living on purpose not letting anything hinder you from living life and enjoying it. I've learned not to major on the minors in life to put everything in perspective... I am not perfect far from it... I just have learned that life is too short to waste it doing meaningless things or worrying. I am optimistic about the future and I pray that you get excited about yours because there is much to live for--- you are destined for greatness. I am just going to write one more thing before I go to bed... my mom's good friend died of cancer. She was diagnosed about two years ago and she never let that stop her from pressing forward and living. She did what she wanted to do and spent time with the people who meant the most to her. It is very sad because we will miss her but the memory of her life stands out so much more in our hearts and minds because she lived! Good Night Blogspot world....

Book

Hello everyone....  Just wanted to share some exciting news... I am the co-author of the book Who Does That? It is currently on Amazon.com & it will be available on Kindle very soon. Please check out our website www.who-doesthat.com and you can "LIKE" our facebook page. We would love to have your feedback so comments are welcomed. Thanks to all!

It is 2:30 am!!!

Guess who is wide awake I am LOL.... I say it jokingly because I am expecting and it is our third child so it is to be expected right. I just texted my cousin who is having identical twin boys at the end of November. This will be babies # 4 and 5 for her and her family. We are all so happy about her twin boys coming, after having 3 girls. She told me to keep my phone on because she will text me when she is up. The joys of pregnancy, she is a little ways behind me in pregnancy. I am nearing the end and due this month, baby can come any day now. I thought I had dropped a lot but my doctor confirmed today only a little baby is just not ready yet. I really say take as long as you need to baby but flip side I would like to be able to sleep comfortably, that would be nice (hahaha can all the mama's reading this say not going to happen)... I have a 5 year old and 2 year old which are truly my blessings from above (which most of you know that have been following my blogs). The 2 year old is becoming more independent but is still so much like a baby --it has been interesting. My husband is very supportive and helps whenever he can. Thank you Lord for my husband who I appreciate so much! I have friends who are widow's and I just want to say please don't take your loved ones for granted or anyone for that matter. That puts things in perspective doesn't it, live each day for what it is and love one another. Let us not waste time with being anger, upset, etc (it is exhausting). Well you know blogspot world I watched something so ridiculous the other day on tv about couples should stop having children after 2 because there is just to much stress and studies that were done that prove unhappiness in marriages.  What? If couples have more than 2 children they are going to be miserable????... I would like to know what they are basing their analysis on. They were saying that these couples were so unhappy and really couldn't believe that they chose to have more children. Wow is this for real? There are so many people  that I know that have more than 2 children and they couldn't be happier. I wonder if it's the people that are just not happy to begin with (which is sad). I am coming from such a different place when it comes to talking about children they are gifts from heaven above. Also I have have friends that are not able to conceive that would love to have a baby. So I say to those unhappy people don't have anymore children if you are going to have a selfish view on life. Also if you are going to blame your children for your unhappiness then please give your children to someone that can love them unconditionally and not throw it up in their face that they were a mistake. Craziness I say! Don't get me wrong parenting is not peaches and cream and the pressure to be a good parent or good parents can be straining--- the stress, frustration, joy, peace, etc. But the positives really do out weigh the stress and frustration. How many can agree? I feel that in my opinion when I feel stress especially now being pregnant and having other children that demand attention. Well after I put things in perspective and the situations are handled. There is always the joy of being a mom that is constant, consistent if you will because it is truly a pleasure and an honor to be a mother. To me the parents that are doing this study need to focus on the big picture instead of the "Woe is me", like my Grandmother would say if she were still alive time just goes by so fast..... Cherish every moment. I always took that literally and I know some will say but your children are young. Yes they are but I see that time is passing so quickly... it feels like yesterday that my 5 year old was born. Before you know it they will be in college and starting their own families. For now for me I choose to look at the big picture and enjoy every single moment no matter how frustrating it may be... guess what it shall pass. To any mother who feels that they just can't handle the stress of their children or think that they are a bad mom...... Don't you dare go there thoughts are like seeds that can sprout into a positive or a negative. You want the seeds to be positive ones and know that you are a gift as well as your children. You have been chosen by God for a very special assignment that only you can do. There is no one like you! I believe that the Lord won't give you more than you can handle. Maybe you need to just breathe and take a step back to see the big picture --- the cleaning will get done, if you didn't accomplish some things today concentrate on getting it done tomorrow. Day by day is what I live by and if that seems to hard then take it moment by moment. To that mom I say don't be so hard on yourself... You are doing a great job andYou are a good mom believe it and let it go down into your innermost being. You can do this task of being a mom and be the best mom who is destined for greatness as well as your family. Now that I have expressed myself I will try to lay down until I wake up again to go to the bathroom (which will most likely be in 45 min. LOL) Happy happy joy joy hahahaha. PS another thing that calms me is laughter, laugh as much as you can, whenever wherever you can. A merry heart does good like medicine, it is the truth. Until my next post blogspot world God bless everyone.

I am so Grateful.....

Hello to everyone in blogspot world & to everyone who receives my blog via email.... I can't believe that I am still awake. It is 1:20 am right now & I am wide awake. Well I haven't been able to sleep to well lately. Everyone who has ever been pregnant know what I am talking about, being expecting & coming to the end  has it's challenges. I just wanted to express how grateful I am for my family & friends..... The love & support that my husband gives me is amazing & I couldn't have prayed for a better companion to walk through life with. Oh my two girls what a blessing they are to me I can't put into words the depth of love & joy that they give to me. I am a blessed woman! Don't get me wrong life is not all peaches & cream you will have test & trials. Sometimes life can be down right hard..... I have learned that through all you have to have a perspective of your outcome. I have learned to be content & trust the Lord with life's uncertainties. Do I do that all the time? Well no & that is honest but I try..... to be transparent sometimes I feel like there is no way out & how can the situations or circumstances change. Like I have said in previous post we must refocus & have a perspective of our outcome -this to shall pass. I have also learned that there is something to be said about test, it shows you what you are truly made of. To everyone reading YOU are stronger than you think, believe it! Well to my family they make me smile & I am blessed beyond words to have them in my life as well as the friends that God has placed in my life & you know who you are. Thank you for not judging me, for being honest, for the laughs, etc... I am grateful & no matter the circumstance I remain optimistic about life. I refuse to let anyone take my joy please readers do the same don't let anyone rob you of your joy & peace. I read a while ago that the world & people can't take something away from you that they didn't give to you. Also that people will always be people just remember to be consistent & true to who you are  & keep your peace & joy! I really like those two statements... Well I am getting tired & maybe I can get some shut eye before I wake up again to go to the bathroom & then be wide awake for a couple of hours hahaha.... It is all good it is to be expected. Thank you to my husband for putting up with me being pregnant & I know I can be all over the place at times. To my girls we had such a wonderful time today coloring, playing games, & singing... Girls your smiles alone make my heart leap for joy. To everyone who is reading remember there is nothing that is to big for you to handle & you will get through anything that you may be facing... Until next time God Bless You All  =)

Spending time with my MOM

Just wanted to write about the time the girls & I had with my mom today. We had such a wonderful time together, I am feel so blessed. We didn't do anything extraordinary... but we met at a park & ride & then went to the store & then had lunch. The girls had so much fun being with their Grandma & their mom. You know when we were younger many of us took so much for granted & it didn't occur to us that our loved ones have our best interest at heart. I think back & think what a rebellious teen I was & how I didn't want to spend time with my mother at all.... Or how about this "she doesn't understand me and she never will" LOL.... Well that was never true it is just a phase that so many teens go through in thinking parents don't know a thing & they were never the same age. My mother is such a pleasure to be around & she gets me more than anyone that I know. It never fails that we share laugh after laugh together.... I honor her everyday & I can't tell you how grateful I am to have her in my life. I have many friends who have lost their mother or father & the way they have said if only I had one more minute with them. I am not going to have any regrets about the time that my mother & I spent, of course there will be the longing to spend more time with her. What I am saying is like something my Aunt Marguerite lived by is cherishing every moment & leaving nothing unsaid or undone. My day was wonderful with my beautiful , strong, hilarious, loving, & a woman of God mother. I love you mom!