Slowly but surely

Our new home is coming along. I still have a few boxes to unpack down stairs as well as up stairs, but at least the kitchen is pretty much done.

Cupcake's room is looking great. I still have to add the frames and canvases to the walls as well other decorations. Once I am done with her room I will go ahead and do a post showing you how I personalized her room. You know, I just know she loves it when she walks in and just grabs her dolls, sits on her rug and starts playing. Before she wouldn't do that. I don't know if it was because her toys in my old room where all bunched up in one corner or what. Maybe it's the light that brightens up her room. My old room was grey and dark purple (yes very depressing colors). Her room here at the new place is a warm yellow and it just adds so much more light, life into her space.

Now, my room. That's a whole different story. Boxes everywhere. Bed isn't made. Clothes everywhere. Sounds like my old room ha! It really is going to look a lot different once I get everything all settled in to where it belongs.

The living room. Bubba and I are going to visit our local Living Spaces to check out couches. We need them ASAP! Currently we are sitting in folding chairs. The wooden floor is too hard for our butts.

Did I mention I was able to finally take a bath in my jacuzzi bath tub...It was amazing! I have to hit up LUSH for more bath bombs.

You know what I've noticed? Now that I have my own place I find myself doing things that have me stop for a second and just think how great it feels to be on my own. To not have to share space with someone else. To say this is my kitchen and this is what we are going to eat for dinner. These are my pots and pans, my plates and my food. I truly feel blessed. I thank God everyday for letting me have this with my daughter. I thank him for getting me through the move and for always loving me and providing.

I truly am happy, and it looks like my kiddo is too. It's the little things people that truly make a difference.

Bittersweet

I am finally settled into my new home.

Last night, as I was putting away groceries into my pantry and fridge, as I was opening box after box of clothes, toys, books, toiletries and other stuff; I felt at peace. Even though just hours prior to that, I was standing in my old empty room crying my eyes out.

I cried my heart out.

This old room is where I made tons of memories with old friends. This old room is where my daughter grew up, where she had her first bath, took her first steps, said her first words. 

But this room is in a house that has shaped the way I think recently, which is negative by the way. This old room is a part of a house that brings nothing but painful memories.

Bittersweet.

I said goodbye to my old room. I left all that negative energy in that house. I left all the stress and anger and bitterness in that house. 

So as I laid my daughter to sleep in her new room, I promised to make much happier memories here in this new house. I promised to only bring positive energy and smiles and laughs and pillow fights. To only fight about what's for dinner and why Mickey mouse clubhouse isn't playing in the background.  I promised her I would do my best to make sure she grows up differently than I did. I promised to always shower her with kisses and I love you's. We are finally home.

It can't get any sweeter than this.

New Home

I know I have mentioned before that I had been looking for a place. I hadn't seen anything that I liked til this past weekend. It was only a last minute, let me go check it out just because I am bored. It's about 15 mins from where I live now which isn't too bad. While I was driving over there I couldn't help but  notice that I was driving into the nice side of the city. The side where the buildings are old, historic and very beautiful. The neighborhood is filled with tall fluffy trees. Seriously, shit looked straight out of a movie.

Anyways, as I walked inside I immediately fell in love. I instantly felt like I was home. I hadn't felt like that with all the other places I had seen. It's not big by any means but it's the perfect size for my family. It has everything that I had on my checklist of amenities. I have a garage to park  my car, I have a washer and dryer upstairs so I don't have to lug my laundry up and down the stairs. I have a walk in closet and as a plus I have spa bath tub. I gotta say it's perfect.

I am so glad I went to see it. So glad that it's all mine. I'm looking forward to making it my own with my personal touches. I look forward to morning happy dances, movie watching, pie baking, dinner parties, and much more. I can't wait to build wonderful memories in our  new home.

Now who wants to help me pack?

Anyone?

Decorating a home without a home

So as you all know I am looking for a home for the family. It's hard finding one when rent is ridiculous and the places that aren't going to break the bank are in very crappy neighborhoods. You get what you pay for right?

I have two places in mind already but I really want to get my surgery done before I move out. It will just be easier because after my surgery I plan to quit my day job. Anyways.....

So my thing lately is wanting to buy things for the new home now even though I don't have the new home yet. I know exactly how I want to decorate the rooms so I see why I can't just buy things now. The cupcakes room is getting any new furniture since I already have all the furniture that will go in her room and its new. The only thing missing is the wall decor. Last week I stopped at Ikea just to browse around and take advantage of the A/C on such a hot evening. If you never heard of Ikea you're probably one of my readers who lives in a state that doesn't have such a store. It's pretty much a store that sells all kinds of home decor stuff. So as I was browsing through their many room setups, I came across the cutest owl canvas. Lately, I've been super obsessed with owls. It has all kinds of colors but the main back splash is turquoise. I had to have it because it would be perfect for the Cupcakes room.

Then I came across the perfect set up for my future living room. The color of this furniture is perfect. 

It looks quite big but I love it. The only thing is that I wouldn't get the glass cabinet on the right. I would just use another bookshelf like the one on the left.  And I wont have the lamps that are on each side of the TV. I want to buy the furniture now but the Bubba is telling me to wait since this might not be an option for us. Because like I said, it is kind of big so it might not fit in our new home. I'm crossing my fingers that it does.

Now if only October can come November can come quicker so that I can be fully  mostly recovered from surgery and I can help with moving.

Catching up with lack of Christmas pictures

The holidays are coming to and end, NYE is almost here...Saturday to be exact. With that being said, our regularly scheduled program will be in effect soon. Christmas. Well it was different, in a good but also in a bad way. First let us talk about the bad. Christmas Eve was spent at my house, also my mother's house. There was no Christmas spirit whatsoever, my little brother called it "Ghetto Christmas" I tried to liven the mood by playing Christmas music but was quickly shut down by my mother's really loud "banda" music playing in the kitchen. I suggested baking some Christmas cookies but my mother was already making desserts that aren't exactly Christmas anything. My mom ended up going to bed at 6pm so it was just Marc, my little brother, the Cupcake and myself just hanging out watching Hall Pass. Not the best way to spend Christmas Eve. Christmas morning, we got up around 730am and headed to the living room to open presents, that was also a bust. No excitement whatsoever, my mother even said it was silly of me to have the Cupcake try and tear off the wrapping paper off of her presents. Luckily, opening gifts was fast and well after that Christmas was over. So like I said, Christmas sucked at home.

Now on to the Good. Christmas day the Cupcake and I got ready real quick and took off to Faby's house to give Cupcakes play date Isra his gift. We were there for about 20 mins and we went off to Marc's house where his immediate family was waiting. Once we arrived the liveliness there was amazing. Once we walked in there were presents everywhere, the smell of baked goods lingered in the air, Christmas music was playing and everyone was so happy to be just hanging out with each other. This is what Christmas is suppose to be like. This is what I want my daughter to be raised in, good family fun. It is sad to say but I prefer this much better than being at my house. Anyway, we all got to open presents, watch the kids play, have some good eats, and just lounge around all day. I felt all warm and fuzzy just being around such a warming family. I have never spent holidays with Marc because my mom always gave me the guilt trip of  me never wanting to spend holidays with them....Newsflash! I am always home for holidays, it is them that leave me alone to spend it all by myself.

The weekend was just perfect at the end. Cupcake got tons of toys and clothes and she seemed really happy. I am going to try and make things a little different next year at my  moms house. I don't know how I am going to achieve the unachievable, but that's my goal and I have a whole year to do it. I am so excited for what the new year will bring us, looking forward to more wonderful memories.

This is the cupcake with one of her gifts, she loves this thing.

Sorry for the ugly cellphone picture...I have been way too lazy to take out my camera but I am going to try and do a 365 photo project, TRY being the keyword.

6 months

The cupcake went for her 6 month appointment on Wednesday and well it went okay. So far she is now 2 feet tall (24in) and weighs about 12 pounds. That's were the not so good comes in. She should have gained more, and should be closer to 15  pounds. Basically the doctor said she stopped gaining weight somewhere in between 4 months and now. So because of that she is suppose to take vitamins to increase her appetite. I have another appointment to check her weight in a month, hopefully she gains weight by then.


Anyways it has still been pretty hot and we try to stay as cool as possible. Last week cupcake and I went to visit our friend Tina. I went swimming while the cupcake lounged in her bumbo. We had a great time even though it was hot.


We are patiently waiting for the arrival of my favorite season...Fall. I love to see the leaves turn colors, I love the cool breeze and the layers of clothing. A few more weeks and I am hoping this heat goes away. Anyway I leave you with some funny pictures of the cupcake.

Goodnight everyone

Yet another busy week

My mom is still on vacation and it has seemed like it been forever since she's been gone. Yup a week has felt like an eternity. Having to worry about my little brother eating 3 meals a day and cleaning the house has really been taking a toll on me. I'm exhausted from the constant dish washing, the "what's for dinner" and a fussy baby and that doesn't like to be put down.

The past few days have been spent with Cupcake's dad's family, friends, and at home. Two weeks ago her uncle Lorenzo celebrated his birthday and we went to dinner with the family. Cupcake was good for the most part. She started jabbering away and her dad wanted to take her outside to calm her but I didn't find it necessary since she was just talking...well that turned into something else, so let's say it didn't turn out to be a good night. Here's a picture that her aunt Antoinette took of her while sitting on the table...

That same week spent a lot of our time outside going for walks with uncle Ernie. It helps get Cupcake out of the house and seeing something different other than the same four walls she is so use to.

It's has been so hot and we have the A/C on in the house most of the time. I don't want my mom coming home to a huge electricity bill. Since its been hot I try not to sit Cupcake so much on  her bumbo because she becomes so frustrated so easily and since its foam plastic I think its too hot to have  her sit in it too long. I have her propped up in a corner of our sofas and so far she's been doing pretty good of not falling forward. She still slides down but that isn't as bad as seeing her face smack down in between her legs. I thought it was so cute the way she was sitting on the couch, made me think she was saying "Hey...how you doin?" hahaha

                                                        She's such a lady hahahaha

This past weekend I went for a hike with my friend Tracy and it was a much needed hike. My butt and legs are sore but it feels great. My back also hurts but that could also be due to the fact that I gave Cupcake like 4 baths in the period of 2 days. Reasons are as follow: pooped all the way up her back, she smelled like sweet, sweet chocolate, she was sweating, and bedtime. Yup, I gotta admit that because she has taking so many baths she is loving the water. She splashes and loves watching me sprinkle water in front of her so she can touch it.

On Sunday we were able to spend our morning with some great friends. I love spending time with my friends. I rarely ever get to see them so when I can I definitely try to make sure I can go hang with them.We went to breakfast and Cupcake for the most part behaved herself so that was a relief. I cant wait to hang out with the girls again soon.

Looking forward to yet another busy week.

Coming Home

I had to go back to work and its been such a drag besides the fact that I hate being away from Cupcake for more than an hour. But having to look forward to something everyday is great. Having someone to come home to is great, seeing her just puts a huge smile on my face. And the kisses...oh the kisses no one can beat that. She just erases any crap I grow through throughout the day.

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