Mommy Musings

Please tell me I'm not alone in experiencing "The Funk".  That feeling you get when you're not depressed, but everything isn't coming up roses either.  It's normally not brought on by anything major either.  It's like one day you just wake up and decide to be in a bad mood.  People and things annoy you more easily, you have less patience at your job or with you kids, every day seems like the same old boring thing, you feel like no one out there likes you, and even things you love don't bring as much pleasure as before.  You still have lots of great moments, but it just seems like there is a fog in your head that doesn't want to go away. Have you ever had this before? I'm sure I can't be the only one.  Every so often I find myself victim to "The Funk" and the past few weeks have been one of them. It's annoying me too, because the weather has been so gorgeous....normally nothing bothers me when it's warm and sunny out!  I th

Today I'm linking up with Shannon for "So What Wednesday" So what if - I'm going to wear my hair up in a tiny messy bun until it grows out...I'm pretending it's more "sexy, piecey, I don't care bun" than "total lazy mom bun" - I totally think you can have chocolate and candy for a meal sometimes {not for my girls though...they have to eat healthy!} - It's finally summertime and I've practically stopped working out all together...that's what tankini's are for right! - I have a countdown going until regular season football comes back.   I miss my Giants - I have worn workout clothes almost every day for the past few weeks....hubs doesn't care right? - I am so totally obsessed with ABC Family shows that I just started reading the Pretty Little Liars books.  Soooo good - I laugh every time Little M yells "Skipper!" when she's trying to get her dad's attention.  We eventually correct her, but it's j

Thanks so much for all who entered my Sibu facial cleanser giveaway!  This was my first time using Rafflecopter for giveaways and I LOVED it!  What did you all think?  Well, without further ado, here's our winner!! a Rafflecopter giveaway Congrats Lins!  I'll be contacting you soon!!!

Make sure to take a moment today to remember the real reason behind Memorial Day....for all those who gave their life for our freedom.  We thank you and remember you always. both pictures found on Google.com

Time really needs to start slowly down.  I mean seriously.  Does time start speeding up as soon as you have a kid, because it definitely didn't fly by like this before.  I mean really...how was this just one year ago?!?! Things change fast around here!

Dear people on my Facebook feed complaining about "only" getting a three day weekend: Why don't you think about all the cops, firemen, EMT's, etc that don't have off at all this weekend....or any other holiday for that matter.  And you never hear them complain about it. Dear people who say "Happy Memorial Day": This weekend is not the kick-off to summer, official or unofficial.  It is not about the cookouts or the beach.  It is about taking a moment to remember all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  There is nothing happy about it. {Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you shouldn't be spending time with family and friends while enjoying a nice burger.  Just take a moment to remember the real reason for the holiday} Dear Baby C: Stop growing up so fast!  I know you are almost 1 but crawling, cruising, and standing by yourself are big girl things.  I want you to stay my baby!! Dear people who host Link-ups:  I totally think

Love is definitely in the air recently!  In the past few weeks I have helped throw not one, but TWO bridal showers! The first was for my very own baby sis who is getting married in June!  I could not be happier for her and know that she and her fiance will have many years of wedded bliss together. For her shower, we decided on the theme "Keep Calm and Marry On" {all these pictures are taken from my very talented big sis.  Who has her own photography business by the way...contact me for details!} We had an afternoon tea filled with lots of love and laughter.  My mom and older sis took care of all the food, decorations, and favors, so I cannot take credit for them! It truly was a wonderful afternoon! Surprise!!! She has the *best* surprised faces Little M helping opening presents Sisters!!! The second shower was for our friend R who married my girls' godfather just last Friday in NYC!  I hosted at my house and my friends L and J helped with everything.  We decided on a &quo

As I said previously, our days have been very full recently.  Full of friends and wonderful, relaxing nights spent with them.  Our friend B from Florida recently came up to Jersey and Skip and I decided to throw a BBQ for our friends while he was here.  It was one of those perfect warm, late-spring nights.  Everyone pitching in to help, and just sitting outside relaxing for hours, talking, laughing till our sides hurt, sharing stories. Skip and I have been very lucky through our marriage with our friends.  We each came into the relationship with friends of our own.  But they are no longer 'my' friends or 'his friends'...only ours.  And not only do we get along with each other's friends, they all get along with each other! I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful 'crew' R...newest member of our crew...total sweetheart...brand spankin' new wife to D L...my bestie since we were 16 working in the school uniform store J...my bestie since we were itty bitty

I have been having a little trouble regulated my skin post-two babies these days.  I don't know if it's hormones, the lack of sleep, or not always enough time to wash my face.  Regardless, when Sibu Beauty contacted me about reviewing a facial cleanser I was totally on board.  Anything to help me stop looking like a pre-pubescent teen! The Sibu Beauty Product Line is all based around the sea buckthorn .  What is the sea buckthorn you might ask?  Here is a description from the Sibu Beauty website: For healthy and beautiful hair, skin and nails High in the Tibetan Himalayas (12,000 feet above sea level) grows a tiny but resilient fruit that resists the harsh weather conditions and high altitudes. The sea buckthorn berry fortifies itself against the elements by producing an array of powerful nutrients. With over 190 bioactive compounds, sea buckthorn is an unsurpassed source of Omegas 3, 6, and 9. And it's a rich source of the elusive essential fatty acid, Omega-7, an essentia

There are lots of wonderful things about childhood. It is a simpler time filled with love, fun, and pretty much no responsibility. And though I feel like a lot of kids are being forced to grow up or act/look older before they need to, I am more than happy to just let me girls be little girls. So around these parts, you're going to find a lot of the following Playing with pots and pans while Mommy makes dinner Carousel rides Playing dress-up Eating spaghetti naked Lots of snuggles Swinging the afternoon away Even scraped knees from running so fast Splashing in the sunshine I hope these are the moments the girls remember when they get older!