Welcome to My World

Last night my little guy, Liam, had a fever and came into my room over and over again.  Eventually, I finally gave up trying to sleep because every time I would start to fall asleep, his little butt would climb on into bed.  It's always a surprise hearing the things that come out of his mouth; for instance, last night it was 'scoot mommy, I need room'...mind you, that I fell out of my bed not too long ago from I'm sure of my 'scoot' attempt.  Needless to say, mommy will always make room for another warm body; which put me up to 4 warm bodies in the bed last night (which is why I only slept an hour).  I don't recommend sleeping with two dogs and a toddler that often. Any way, one of the attempts of coming into my room, Liam stubbed his toe on something and started to cry.  I didn't see what it was, so I just picked him up and plopped him beside me.  I then decided to get up to use the bathroom and as I was getting up, Liam grabs my arm and says 'mom...

My son, Liam, is two and a half and is just now learning sentences.  Liam has been putting words together for a while now, but really just started speaking full sentences as of a few weeks ago.  Below is our conversation from this morning... Liam:  'I help you poop, Mommy. Please'?  (We're potty training). Me:  'No, I'm good, but I can help you go potty if you need me to'. Liam:  'Poop outside with Lucy'?  (Yes, he actually asked as a question). Me:  'Lucy's a dog, she has to go potty outside'. Liam:  As he surveys my face, and the door to the bathroom he says 'Okay.  Take iPad Mommy.  Help me poop".  (Such a little man). The part that has me laughing at this point is the request for iPad.  It's almost as if the man is shining through him.  Our discussion on germs after this was just as entertaining.  I sit and wonder after the fact;  I know I'm not the only mom who tries to have adult conversat...

Not long ago a dear girlfriend of mine said that people would enter my life and serve a purpose in the moments of need. I have to say that I'm a firm believer in her wisdom.  As all my close friends know, it wasn't long ago when I felt my world collapse right in front of me.  I had a very heavy heart, and was pretty sure that it would never feel complete, let alone full again. Well, there was the perfect person that entered my life at the perfect moment, and ended up guiding me in the direction of how to love and trust again. There is a definite silver lining to all things in life.  It's how we chose to see them, if at all, that makes the difference.  It can be very easy to go down the path of feeling sorry for yourself, or becoming sad when events that happen in your life don't turn out as planned.  However, making the decision to rise above it and learn something from them is what can make for the better ending.  While I had hoped things with this wonde...

Today has started out with some seriously black coffee, and Bob Schneider playing the the background. Although, jamming my favorite Austin artists just make me crave a trip there at this very moment. Definitely missing my girls, and our Mag's trips in the middle of the night. Jess, you are on my my mind, and I hope you're looking down at all of us smiling (and laughing many, many times). I can hear it from here. I'm thankful today for all the wonderful people that have entered into my life in the past months. I feel like a better Chelsea is breaking out, and the journey is feeling amazing...trust me...AMAZING ;) I'm thankful for Liam, and his amazing energy that he brings out in me. His laugh is infectious, and I am so lucky to have a vibrant child like him. I am thankful for my mom, because she is continuing to love and push me every which angle possible. I am thankful that at this very moment I'm completely content with every aspect of my life. There is no wan...

Well, life has definitely changed since my last posting, and a year! I seriously need to start chronicling my life more here as I do in my journal (no you will never get that much detail), however, I will give tidbits about what is going on. Let's see...I've been single for some time now, live in Walnut Creek (LOVE it), finally have a yellow kitchen and bright ass red front door (also LOVE it); not to mention such an amazing support network to help me be me again ;-), Love you guys! I have so many projects that I'm wanting to do to my home, and naturally it will take some time to complete all of them. I plan on posting photos of every single one. For starters, here is my new home! Yes it's small but, it's all mine :-) Red Door Bedroom Angle 1 Bedroom Angle 2 Living Living 2 Yellow Kitchen!! As all my friends know about me; I am constantly changing my house around (it's kind of what I do). Much has changed decorative wise...

Okay, my family and I just moved into a new neighborhood (1 mile from our old house) and we love it, however, I have a new Safeway to shop at now. Every time I go to the grocery store I use the self check out lane because it saves me a ton of time, and lets face it, time is precious when you have a seven month old with you. This trip to the store was going to be quite a bit of groceries, so I opted to go through a station with a cashier, but it just so happened to be the guy I went to once before. I was very skeptical at first and went back and forth in front of the aisle's before going to him (by him I mean Ryan, the cashier). My reasoning for this is because he (Ryan), is one of those people you see in their job that must absolutely, positively hate what they're doing. I'm not the judgmental type of person, so I decided to give Ryan one more chance. Maybe he was just having a bad day, or his dog died or something. You just never know, so I don't like to assume. Wron...