I'm back.....

It seems so long.  Since my last post.  Iv'e missed writing.  Most of all reading all of your lovely blogs.

We just returned from a family vacation.  Disney Cruise... to the Mexican Riviera.  It was worth every hard earned penny we spent.  The kids had SO much fun.
I spent my week media free.
Enjoyed my family.  Food.  Mexico.  And seeing Mickey Mouse ofcoarse. ( :

Life is back to normal now.  Clothes are washing.  Jeremiah is supposed to be doing homework in his room.  Audrey out for a run in the jogger with dad.

And frozen lasagna from Trader Joes in the oven.

Tonight will be my first night back to work.  Iv'e been loving all the sleeping at night, and really need to pull myself together to get through tonight.

I'm still working on cleaning my life out.  And have a guest post I would love for you to read.

Hope everyone out there has their hearts filled with love today ( :


*Lot's to tell from our cruise.  Leave me a comment, or send me an email if you have questions about cruising.  I learned so much, I wish I would have known before leaving.  
*More posts to come soon, now that my life seems a little cleaner ( :

Attachment parenting mommy Kourtney Kardashian

Last night at work I enjoyed strawberry herbal tea as I flipped through the new issue of Parenting magazine.

I have never been a fan of the Kardashians, their shows, some of their behaviors or some of the things certain ones say....

Yet, I have to admit... Kourtney has my thoughts of her changing after reading the article where she shares that she is still breastfeeding her 1 year old and that she co sleeps!

Very cool.

I also love how natural and how much like a real mom she looks.

Not made up.  

She kept it real in this interview.

She and baby look beautiful.

Less isn't always good

Jeremiah's closet finally got cleaned out. 

We went trough every toy, Lego piece, puzzle, crayon, and book .... he had... I almost cried.  Several times. 

I would ask ... do you still want this?

He would quickly answer ... no, I don't play with that anymore. 

So to the donation box it would go... a little piece of my little boy leaving me, for good. 

At one point I even got mad he was giving away so much.  

I will be eleven this year!

And Kip helping out saying  ... I didn't play with toys like that when I was ten. 

For years I always wanted less toys in the house.  Less stuff to clean.  Less stuff to step on.  Less stuff. 

Right now.  Less isn't feeling so good. 

Cleaning up...

The faux Christmas tree is still up.  Lights and decorations still surround the house.

I did start taking ornaments and stockings down today. ( :

Is it seriously the twelfth  already?
I try and keep up, and take it all in, and appreciate and enjoy every minute.  But somehow time always leaves me behind.

Iv'e de-cluttered (too busy to take Christmas down yet)... forced to after not being able to find a really important document.  I emptied every drawer, cabinet, file folder.  Only to find what a mess I was hiding.

It was time for change.

So, I have slowly been cleaning my life.
Inside and Out.

 All the papers, cabinets, closets, toys...clothes.

My body needed it too.  No caffeine, dairy, gluten, sugar.... a whole lot of veggies is pretty much what I have been consuming.

And yoga.  It's been kicking my butt and I feel really good.

And less media time.

The diet has been the hardest.  I started a journal,  Iv'e been tracking how I feel before, during and after I eat and pretty much my mood during the day.

I have found myself cheating and reaching for things I shouldn't during times of stress, when I am tired or when I'm upset.  Writing it down has let it come to light and I am slowly finding out how important it is to feel positive and calm.

*If your interested... I am following Whole Living's 28 day detox plan.  It's challenging, yet I feel really really good today. 

Happy New Year!

I will work tonight.
And ring in the new year with my favorite nurses in the whole wide world ( : What are your New Years Eve party plans?

(I miss Kip, Jeremiah and Audrey already!)

It has been an awesome year.  I love that I can say that.

To a beautiful 2010!  And to a beautiful love filled 2011 to come!

Party hard friends!  Even if it's on your couch with your loved ones ( : You deserve it!

It's all in the details

 I know I've mentioned before, that I'm a sucker for small businesses.  

Probably because a small business provides for this family.  It helps keep us warm and helps keep tummies full.  

It's local...only two miles away from our home.  A store that makes you feel welcome and takes you back to when every business was local and family owned. 

Kip has been working hard for months on a new store website... which I have to show off. 

Crown City Hardware. 

via Crown City Hardware

You can find beautiful restoration and decorative hardware for your little bungalow (ours was built in 1905), your fancy victorian, your art deco or that warm place you call home.  You will most likely only be able to find it at Crown City Hardware. And you can expect quality.  I know my husband, he will make sure of this. ( :

Visit.  And tell your friends.  Let them know why it's so important to shop small business.  

via Crown City Hardware

Because it helps families like ours.

PS. If you watch movies and TV shows then you have probably seen hardware from Crown City Hardware..... take a look at their movie/TV show list!  Is one of your favorite movies on there????

¡Feliz Navidad!

My littles at Christmas:  fills me with joy.

I feel good.
I am happy.
I believe.


These past couple days have been filled with friends and family.
And right this second I can't think of any better.

Sending warm and special  thoughts to all of you this Christmas!

¡Abrazos!

Marcela