Me, myself, and I.....

I don't want to sound selfish, but I need some me time. A lot of me time, some husband wife time, and kids time. I cannot keep my thoughts and feelings on the high wire anymore. 

They need to be taken care of and swaddled.... so to speak. 

This last week has thrown me for the loop of a lifetime. That being said, I am in this for me. 

I am throwing everything into myself and my family. My girls need me and my undivided attention and my husband needs some TLC and I need the same from them.

This week I am jumping back into my Chocolate business full force! I have 3 parties booked right now and hopefully more to follow. Scratch that, definitely more to follow! These products are amazing and I love sharing them with others. My first party is with my 2nd mom and she is the greatest! I already have an order with the party and hopefully some online orders to come. One of my favorite parts of putting on these tasting parties is the tasting of course!!! I love making some yummy goodies to sample and hearing the rave reviews from the party go-ers!

Like these mini mousse cups in graham cracker crusts...

Maybe a Smore made with Dove chocolate? Or a Dove Chocolate caramel apple?

 

Some fun Holiday treats?

Who wants a chocolate turtle martini? Some hot chocolate chai tea? A hot white chocolate?

These are some of my favorite products and recipes! What say you? Like what you see? Want to become a Chocolatier yourself?? 

Check me out!

Other than chocolate, I am diving into life with my family. Maddi is doing great in ballet and soccer. I am her soccer coach this year and I am busting butt to make sure it goes well. haha..... We will see. Jay is fitting in well with his promotion at the Hut. He seems to be taking over. That might be a good thing. Of course, like always, Riley is running the roost. She is going full terrible two's early! I will keep you updated on the havoc in our home as we go..... 

Until next time, keep yourself first, your family right there with you, and your worries on the back burner. Don't let them take over. Best wishes.

The Start of Something New....

Today is the beginning of the rest of our lives she says. Today will change everything she says..... Those words seem so familiar.... OH WAIT!!! I have heard them all before. I have been through this once and hoped to never do it again. I was sadly mistaken. Years ago, I did the whole shebang and now I am doing it again. Why me? Why in the world am I having to go through this all over again?

Now that I got that out of my system, today really is the start of something new. For myself and my mom....  We all need a little help.... ok well, a lot. My family has never had diddly squat for communication. If we felt a certain way, we were told to keep it in. We were not allowed to voice our feelings. That is not a healthy way to live. I am raising my kids to be open with their feelings and tell me if they are upset with me or downright mad. I want them to talk to me and have enough respect to come to me with anything. I think I am off to a pretty good start.

Wish me all the luck you have this week and keep my family in your thoughts.

Life can be rocky....

Events have transpired this last week and these said events have given me a new look on life. No matter how much you think you have planned and no matter how much control you think you are in...... It is not usually what you thought. The last week has been literally a punch in the gut and then the guy left me to be run over by a mack truck. I never would have thought that this could happen and especially not to me again. Regardless of the fact that I have a long road ahead of me, I have decided that I will not let it get me down. This all has made me ever more determined to be the mom I have always vowed to be and to make the most of the hand I was dealt.

That being said, I have signed Maddi up for her second year of soccer and volunteered to be her coach. I also got her into ballet. She goes twice a week and she loves it! Seeing my little girl all dressed up in her leotard and tights gives me the feeling of accomplishment. I love it!

Riley is growing up before my eyes and has started talking a lot more. She has even said a 2 word combo! I couldn't figure out what the heck she was saying and finally figured out that she was saying "I'm thirsty." haha. Well she got her drink after saying it like 14 times. She is growing up so fast and changing before my eyes.

Life goes fast and changes sometimes more than we want. I have learned that we need to rely on those we love and always give support. Communication is key in all relationships and always be true to yourself.  My rock in this crappy situation that life has given me is my wonderful husband and my kids are the light of my life. Without them, I would be lost right now. Thank you for everything!

Until next time, keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.