Today was such a lovely day in the Bay Area, and I was fortunate to be invited out to a group outing to celebrate my friend Ann’s birthday. She wanted to take us all to a flea market on Treasure Island a few miles outsides of San Francisco to peruse the goods, and partake in…
Ayva’s Prayer
Ayva, my 3-year-old, never ceases to amaze me. I have become such a better me in the few years that I’ve been blessed to have her in my life. I’m not afraid to admit that if it wasn’t for her birth, and God’s grace, I have no idea what kind of directionless life I’d be leading…
Is "Wreck It Ralph" Okay for 3-Year-Olds?
Every since Ayva and I saw the preview for “Wreck It Ralph” at “Finding Nemo 3D” a couple of months ago, we’ve been anticipating its opening. As much as I enjoy introducing my little girl to all of the movies that I loved years ago, I have to say, the new movies, with their 21st…
It’s Easy To Win Your Way
In case you hadn’t heard, I’ve been on a bit of winning streak lately. First I won a huge gift card to a dance store, then a beautiful MomAgenda journal, and finally I won a Samsung Galaxy SIII phone. For someone who rarely enters contests, I was really excited to win three times in one…
I Don’t Want What You Have (Except for Today…)
The past few days have been kind of weird for me. Even as I’ve been taking inventory of my life and counting the many blessings, feelings of inadequacy and comparison to others has been sneaking into my thoughts. I’m pretty in tune with my feelings, so as soon as those thoughts start slipping through, I…