First Day of March

Photo by Le Portillon

I'm dreaming of pretty things tonight. I'm delighted to see what kind of pretty things and pleasant moments Spring 2011 has in store for me.

Happy March everyone.

Elle Style

Elle wearing 'Original Gloss' hunter boots, Kids size 11

Today Elle insisted on wearing rain boots even though there was no rain in sight. Pairing rain boots with her cat eye sunglasses, my daughter is a fashionista in the making- tucking her skinny jeans into red boots effortlessly as if she's done this a thousand times before.

You often hear parents say this about their child but really, I love her to death - not simply for who she is but for all that she teaches me everyday. She teaches me unconditional love, importance of gratitude among many other life lessons and thanks to her difficulties, I never take anything for granted like I used to. Every ability we carry is a blessing, even a thing as simple as breathing.

Rainy night

Summer rain by Beverly LeFevre 

I always anticipate rainy days but when it actually occurs, I feel somewhat blue, tired & sloppy. Maybe it's these feelings that I secretly enjoy the most about the rain.

It's not a cheap thrill really- it's simply the need to slow things down a bit.

Today I laughed a lot and told my family I loved them. I even got to cook them dinner. Tonight I'm grateful for all the love I'm surrounded by, especially the love I feel from the sounds of raindrops outside.

Vogue: Waiting for Daddy

I'm nowhere near where I wanted to be at age 30 in regards to career & materialistic success. But just looking at this picture makes me realize I have absolutely nothing to complain about since I was given the opportunity to give birth to and raise these two beautiful lives.

I sacrificed a lot for these children including career goals & personal plans and its these sacrifices that make their happiness even more significant to my own.

All I can say is thank you, and may I live a long, fruitful life with my daughters.