Love

When I was in high school I had imagined my future to be a certain way...in a nutshell, I wanted to be a princess and have a fairytale ending.

While I don't see my life being turned into a Disney film any time soon, I fully believe that I have found not one but two princes.

As mentioned in previous posts, Jason and I met in a somewhat unusual place but from the moment I first saw him I immediately saw the spark and knew I could not let him go. We've been through so much in the past five years but it's only strengthened our relationship and is a reminder that this truly is something.

As for my mini-prince, well, that little boy definitely has my heart forever. I often look at him and wonder how I was able to live before he was born.

This week has not been the best for me but this morning I thought about how lucky I am to have so much love. Amazingly, just that one little thought has managed to completely brighten up my mood :)

Whether you have a valentine or not, no matter how you spend the day, I wish you a very happy Valentine's Day...and just remember that all you need is love.

Argh Ye Ready For A Party???

Apparently every kid on the planet has become obsessed with Jake The Pirate .My son is no exception. All I hear from him is "Jake" "Jake" "Jake "Jake"...

When we started talking about his birthday, a pirate theme seemed to be the obvious choice, especially now that he's older. His birthday is on Oct. 16th but due to schedule conflicts, we decided to have the party this Saturday. Since Halloween is on a Wednesday this year we decided to dress him up for the party in his costume since it would be too late to take him out on the 31st.

I already bought out Party City of all their Jake supplies, and will probably go back for more.

This year it felt different planning everything because I know how excited he's going to be. The past couple of years he was still too little to understand what was going on so I'm really looking forward to watching his reactions to everything.

All I want is for him to have a ton of fun, after all, he deserves that and so much more.

As always, thank you for supporting my blog and me :)

Argh me matey!!!!
Yo ho let's go!!!!!!

Five Years....



This is my absolute favorite picture of us, taken on my 20th birthday. He couldn't afford a gift so instead took me to see all my favorite places. It was late, cold, and rainy...and the most magical night of my life.



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For a while I didn't think I was capable of being with someone for more than eleven months (my longest record)...until Jason.

It was my first shift as an overnight cashier at the local A&P when a guy with multi-colored hair walked onto my line. He was the exact type I'd always lusted over and the kind who would never give a girl like me a second glance. He kept me company up until it was time to go home and would continue to do so until a few weeks later when I quit.

Just mere days after our first meeting we knew, even though I was involved with someone else at the time, that we had each found what (or should I say who) was missing.

It seems as if our relationship has been tested ever since day one but that's what's made it even stronger. Not to mention, being faced with people who don't "get it". I must admit, though, I enjoy having something that no one else can see or understand...it makes it even more special and precious.

Yes, we fight at times and get on each others' nerves but at the end of the day I feel lucky enough to be able to call him my best friend and the love of my life.

It's unbelievable to me that we're together five years when it seems like only yesterday I got in his car for a trip to the diner followed by a six hour car ride...also known as our first date.

As stressful as life my seem, each and every day I think about my family and the multi-colored haired boy who took my heart, and I smile because I was blessed to have found something early in life in which many spend their entire lives searching for.

Happy anniversary love.
"It's your Irish heart I'm after, peg o' my heart"-Dropkick Murphys

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How Quickly Time Flies...Especially on A Wonderful Day

Why is it that time seems to speed up during the most wonderful of moments?

That's exactly what I asked myself last night...where did the day go?

I'd been scheduled to have off for my son's birthday ever since the beginning of January...since then life has changed for my fiance and myself. At that time he was home more but since getting promoted to full-time, I don't get to spend as much time with either of my boys during the week. It's for that reason that made yesterday so special.

The night before I decorated and filled our living room with dozens and dozens of balloons to the point where they spilled over to the steps. When my son first saw them his entire face completely lit up as he ran around screaming "Bawoons! Bawoons!" The two of us spent the entire day playing around, in fact, he didn't even allow me to sit on the couch! The only break we took from this (aside from his nap) was when he helped me bake his birthday cookies.

Later that night after his bath we read together, well, he tried, and every time he'd catch me looking at him he'd get this big smile on his face. That smile reappeared each and every time I'd walk past his room until he finally fell asleep.

I went to bed feeling so blessed and fortunate to have been able to spend some much needed mother and son time together. I truly hope that as he gets older, we continue with these moments so that he can look back knowing how incredibly loved he is.


I hope all of you are having a great day :)

How Quickly Time Flies...

9:49am...

My little boy is now three years old, it's absolutely unbelievable how fast time can move. It seems like I blinked and he went from being my little 4 pound potato to an actual person.

Before Donnie, I hadn't planned on ever having children but he completely stole my heart.  I honestly have no idea how I was able to live without him all that time.

It's so hard to describe my love for him, except to say that sometimes my heart feels so full that it's about to burst. Even on the worst days, being with him is nothing short of wonderful.
He is my everything, my reason for being. I love my fiance' and family, however, I didn't know the meaning of the word until the first time I held my little man.

Happy birthday Donnie!

Dear Jason (non beauty related)

The past four years have not always been a bed of roses. We've certainly driven over bumpy roads. We've had our ups and downs along with trials and tribulations...

That being said, I wouldn't change my life with you for anything in the world. I feel so extremely lucky to have experienced love at first sight with the man who stood on my line. You truly are the person I want to grow old with...

Happy Valentine's Day my love.