Crayon Crunch: My Magical Adventure Kickstarter!

If you are anything like me, then you love reading children's books! It is so calming and the kids just love it. I could read to my son for so long, he would just listen and take it all in. I think it is so important to read books to our kids because it helps their imagination and brain development. My son has learned many words from books like Dr. Seuss. For which I am thankful for, because I sure can't get him to sit and learn words with me.



There is a new book coming out that I am dying to share with you guys. It is called "My Magical Adventure" and it puts a new spin to children books. It is so creative and visually appealing that any child will love it, I am sure of that because I know I love it already. For starters, it allows you to create personalized look of your child such as: eye color, hair color/style, skin color, clothing, facial features and/if your child has a disability. Isn't that neat? I thought so too. It allows your child to learn diversity.



In addition to it's creativity, the moral of the story is your child finds a treasure box  in their attic which is customized with the first letter of your child's name as the keyhole. They have trouble finding the key while exploring the attic and come across a hat that they try on which then embarks a whole world for them to explore. On the journey in this world they just discovered they come across various creatures that are all different themselves. At the end they come across a tree that holds magic and the key to the treasure box! Such a sweet story idea I thought, because I have never heard of anything like it that's for sure!





Now all they need to get this book done is your help. Almost like a supply and demand. Just click the link here and you can help kickstart this amazing book! Also you can get a bit for insight on the story and creators there also. By becoming a backer you will get the book softcover or hardcover and depending on which one your choose you can also get a coloring book! Go check it out and lets help this book launch! I am excited to see how successful it becomes.

God Bless!

Happy Belated Mother's Day

Not sure if you all have been paying attention to the weather later, but it has been terrifying. I live in the north Texas, so we have been getting hit with no breaks for the past week or so. Today I finally see sun and clouds that don't look all angry. Which this weather would of been perfect yesterday for Mother's Day.

I spent yesterday in a bathtub, cuddled up with my kids praying for my life. Three tornadoes were on the ground in my county so I seriously thought I was gone for good. I had to calm my two year old down because the tornado sirens outside were terrifying him. Plus the fact we were all piled up in a bathtub didn't help because he had no idea what was going on. What a Mother's Day right? Luckily it did not no damage anywhere here and everyone ended up being safe. Thank God, but it was so scary.

Other than that, I hope your Mother's Day went great. I spent mine with my kids most of the day until my husband came home (before the storm struck, Thank God he was here with me for that.) But then afterwards we went for a grill out at my parents house. But all in all, it was a great day by far.

This was my first Mother's Day as a mother of two. Oh and what a journey it has been. A journey of poop, tears, screams, laughter and love. When I became a mother at 19, I knew life was going to change big time. When I laid eyes on my son, I grew up instantly. I knew that the little guy in my arms depended on me and loved me no matter what. The happiness of motherhood is one that is hard to explain. You can't explain the love for your child until it happens for yourself. It is a bond that is so beautiful not enough words in world can show it. 

 Watching my son grow up over the two and a half years has shown that I am a good mother. He is the sweetest little boy and I am not proud of him. Along came Zooey and the love he has for his sister is so beautiful. He loves her unconditionally and he proud of her himself. Watching them brings so much joy to my heart and I am honored to be their mother.

I am in love with these little gifts from God himself. He has given them to me to raise, teach, love and care for. So far, I am doing good. I love them. I will always love them.

God blessed my family today. We have been in a little financial hole lately. After bringing in another little one we realized we just were not getting anywhere financially. Not being able to save, not having much extra money left over to do anything and just not being comfortable. My husbands job was starting to cause so much stress because of the hours he was working was not worth the pay he was getting. Today God hears our prayers and my husband is now officially the General Manger of Holiday Inn Express here in town with a 18k raise. I am beyond thrilled because now is when our life starts and we can finally after four years be comfortable and not have to stress about money. Thank you God. This was my Mother's Day present.

God Bless You All!

Zooey's One Month Update

Boy, it is hard to believe a month ago I gave birth to the most beautiful little girl I have ever laid eyes on. I must say though it has been a rather easy month, yes I did say easy. I remember with Dorrian I thought the first three months were the toughest months of my life, ever. So when I say easy, by golly I mean it.

Breastfeeding is still going strong, I have fallin' so in love with it. Everything seems to be going perfect with it, so I hope it stays that way. I have yet to decide how long I will be breastfeeding for, so I am just going to let nature take it's course.

Sleeping has been good also. I still bed share so that it makes breastfeeding easier, plus I get some shut eye. I tried to have her sleep in her bassinet, but that didn't go so well. It is like she knows when she isn't near me. She starts grunting and kicking her legs to wake herself up. But we will keep it up because I don't want her getting so used to sleeping in my bed that I can't get her out.

With my husband working  10 hour days it is hard to have any mommy time. So lately I have been running errands and spoiling myself at Target. Problem is I get so lost in Target, thinking I will be in there for 15 minutes and end up taking over an hour. So when that happens, Zooey wakes up and realize my husband isn't me and starts screaming. So she is a mommy's girl big time. I don't mind but I would like to get out of the house without the worry.

So far, so good though. Dorrian loves her. I love her. My husband loves her. Parents love her. Everyone loves here. So that is all that matters.

Boba Wrap Review

After searching high and low for a wrap that was within budget and good quality I came across the Boba wrap, which I love with all my heart. My mother in law actually bought it for me as a early mothers day present and I am quite obsessed with it.

It is comfortable, easy to get the hang of and secure. My daughter whenever she is cranky and I need to get some things done around the house, all I do is wrap her up and wear her. Seconds later she is snoozing, so she obviously approves! My Boba wrap is such a life saver I don't know what I would do without it.

Now to the basics; It lasts from birth to 18 months. My daughter is pretty heavy for a one month old and before trying this I thought that carrying her was going to do my back in. But she feels almost as light as a feather with how comfortable it is. There are also various ways to wrap her to pick which one you both enjoy the most. I am a pro at wrapping her now in just a few tries! So that proves how easy it is to get the hang of also, because I am a little slow. (I swear I should be blonde.)

I think everyone needs one in their life, because honestly how the hell do you get anything done? Plus the big benefits are when you go out. You don't need to haul a huge car seat or stroller with you. You can just bring your Boba wrap and wear your baby and not have to worry about anything. Plus ladies; think about the benefits of the workout you get from it.

I totally recommend one. Because if you are anything like me, I don't want to spend over 100 bucks on a carrier for her. That is just outrageous to me, because that is two big boxes of diapers.

Check out the Boba wrap here. Cute colors to choose from also, huh?

They give you a book that shows step by step on how to do it, but I used youtube videos but I suck at learning from pictures. I need to see the details. I found a really helpful video for the newborn tie here.

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My daugher will be one month in two days. Fastest month of my life. I can't believe it. It is crazy how fast time goes by when you don't want it to and how slow it goes by when you do want it so, isn't it? I don't get it.

                                                 a little portrait of my family to you.

Anyways, God Bless!

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Travel To Narnia, I Wish

I pray for patience today. I realized today how hard everything is. How much stress it can take to make me go crazy. To the verge of tears because it is the only emotion that makes me feel release.

My broken sleep from my nursing newborn to my two years old coming in my room every morning lately at 7 in the morning. I miss sleep. It would not be so bad if I could at least sleep in a little, but for some reason lately my son has woken up earlier than usual. I have come to the conclusion that he is trying to drive me off the edge because it is humorous to him. Yes he is two, but he is smart and I am sure he does think like that.

My daughter lately has been fighting the fact that she doesn't want to be alone. Trying to get anything done around the house is almost impossible because if she isn't in my arms, she is crying. I hate hearing her cry so of course I hold her when she wants, which is all day. So now most of the time I am carrying her in my boba wrap. Which allows me to get things done that are needed. But I so wish I could just run off into my wardrobe and find a magical land and befriend a friendly lion, just for a few days.

Since it is Sunday I decided every Sunday I will end a post with a quote from the Bible. One that touched me deeply, because we all need them. Keeps me positive and motivated.

"I cried to God for help. From his temple He heard my voice."
I know I am never alone even when I feel that way. When I am at my witts end with everything, I can pray and He will listen.

God Bless
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