...what Betty read, heard, recommends or just wants to say.
Baby Jordi and I will be in Chicago this weekend! It’s my sweet goddaughter’s First Communion! Another blessed weekend! The bigger boys will all be home doing a bunch of sports, eating out and enjoying the gorgeous weather.
Our whole family is in Chicago and I can’t wait to see my parents, my siblings, my goddaughters and my comadres!
I hope you have a great weekend planned too!
Whether you are teaching, parenting or blogging, a little inspiration goes a long way in your work. Finding creativity in my daily routine helps my happiness status. I have numbers 1, 8 and 18 down! I make lists on my iPhone, on my dry-erase board and on paper. I drink coffee a couple of times a day and it gives me comfort. Getting out and buying a warm cup at one of my favorite spots or sharing some with a friend is a plus! Conversations and the exchange of ideas and experiences are so valuable. I also count my blessings on a regular basis and it sometimes becomes my mantra to get through tough days.
On those tough days, I beat myself up (as #5 clearly states NOT to do). I almost believe that I am not a good enough mom, that today’s post was awful, that my workout was weak-these negative thoughts start to influence my attitude towards everything. So, I do number 6: take lots of breaks! The breaks allow me to think and plan to go somewhere new (#17), even if it is just to browse someplace nearby. Number 28 kicks in and I have lots of fun exploring.
It’s a cycle, isn’t it? The search for creativity and the outcome once found can make a helluva difference in your days. Life is long, get inspired: find the positives and seek the benefits.
What do you do to stay creative?
P.s. For #23, I would suggest to READ anything! Don’t you think?
Infograph: Pinterest (another way to find lots of inspiration)
“Today is my first day of being six”-Diego.
Yes love, it is.
A proud mami of this wonderful, kind and smart boy…I love you Diego.
P.s. Happy Birthday to Mike and Leni and Tia Liz (may she rest in peace)! Birthday Buddies!!
My little scares of the past week have me even more motivated than usual to let go of the things I can not control, to relax a bit more: I always say it, but I must do it too.
I have written in the past the importance of being nice to yourself and that sort of challenge is good for a weekend as it includes steps you may or may not have time for on a daily basis.
But surely there must be a few things you can do to brighten up your every-day days! Here are a few of my suggestions for you to try:
Written 1-12-2010
I cried at yoga today. Now I’m laughing about it. Nothing happened. No muscles pulled by doing downward facing dog and I didn’t fall on my face while attempting warrior three. At the end of a yoga class, in the final relaxation pose I became overwhelmed. It was an amazing class and my body felt great and I was simply grateful…
The holidays are over and everyone knows that January is a hump month. The month that is disliked by many. No holidays involving gifts…poor January. It’s smacked in the middle between Christmas and Valentine’s Day. [Read more...]
My middle baby is 2 today! Everyone says this, but honestly, I really can not believe it.
This past year I have been worried about Santi feeling left out as his older brother keeps us so busy and the baby was arriving. We were wrong! Santi demands attention, is hilarious, mischievous, and so compassionate. He can hold his own really well around here. He always looks out for Diego by taking two of whatever he is going to eat to give to his big brother. He recently started patting Jordi on the head, a clear indication that he is being initiated into Santi’s world.
Baby boy, if you ever read this, I want you to know that I love you with all my heart. You have brought so much laughter, joy and passion into our lives. Happy Birthday little honey badger. You are truly one cool kid.
I’m so happy to see the daily updates and time people are taking to post gratitude on their FB status, “Day #15, I am thankful for…!” It’s so nice to read through them.
I have personally been thinking about Thanksgiving as well as there is so much to prepare! My BFF is coming over with her two kiddies from Brooklyn (side note: I have stopped saying that I have no family nearby. BFF is like a sister! We have known each other for 25+ years!!! So def. family!) I know what I am cooking for our Thanksgiving meal but I didn’t know if I could write about 22 things I am thankful for!
As you know, I like to write about being grateful and appreciative, but besides being thankful for the basics in our lives (yes, like power and heat! jajaja!), I am oh so grateful for three things…err groups of people. From the bottom of my heart. Super grateful. Super thankful. Here it goes: [Read more...]
Well, these past two weeks were interesting! I feel like I have been hit by a truck. I am ending these last two weeks with a nasty cold that has knocked me on my behind…hard. I’m also mentally and physically exhausted. When it rains it pours (no pun intended) and when it snows it creates a huge mess out here. Sandy met Athena in New Jersey and they both checked Betty really well.
Our world was definitely rocked and displaced and we were left in the dark and cold but thankfully we were one of the lucky ones. We had no damage to the house (a tree collapsed on a house about four doors down, taking electrical wires down with it. Image above). You probably saw a lot of it on TV-it was bad out here. [Read more...]
Hi everyone! Do you like this photograph? I have been enjoying it more on Instagram than in my actual home! Forget about finishing a cup of coffee around here! I keep saying to myself, “I. Must. Sit. There!” to enjoy the stack of magazines, the gorgeous roses and the scent of the candle. But life happens. And my four guys keep me really busy. I don’t know what it has been lately…wait a minute yes I do: [Read more...]
My mom is here again! It’s been such a treat! She has been here three times since the birth of Jordi. We are very fortunate. You all know how much I love my mom and having her around to do things like this with my boys is a bonus!
I was finishing up tonight’s dinner and I peaked in the sunroom to see what Diego and Santi were doing. I found Diego next to my mom working on his Spanish reading. Santi was at their feet playing with cars but listening intently to Tita and Diego read from our Spanish books.
The scene brought be back to 24th and Drake in Chicago where my mom would sit with us in the kitchen to read. All my early memories of reading are set in that tiny kitchen! I remember her reading to us. I also remember the thick, red and white ESL textbooks she shared with my dad. I liked to flip through them and read the conversation bubbles on top of each cartoon. And later, I remember reading aloud from a children’s Bible in Spanish. I remember the images of all those books. And I’ll never forget these images of her helping me teach my children.
What are you feeling this Monday morning? I’m happy to be pampered yet another week! I have a haircut scheduled too! Ha! Can you tell I don’t get out much? Have a great week everyone!
Your friend,
Betty
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