A Soccer Invasion

That's right the three bees have added soccer to the sports repertoire! Our sports journey has led us to the Metropolitan YMCA soccer program, where my daughter is playing and... get ready for this.... my husband is coaching! Yes, my husband who knows absolutely nothing about soccer is a coaching our daughter's team. This may seem like a bad idea, but in truth its been really good. He volunteered to do it out the kindness of his own heart. The five and six year old division was without a coach and for fear of letting all those wonderful kids down, he stepped up to the challenge and I, as his partner in all that we do, have signed on as team mom.

We've only had one practice and one game thus far, but its been interesting already! Although they didn't win, team "Sting" had a fabulous time and really that is all that matters! Our second practice and game were both canceled due to rain, but we are looking forward to coming out eager and strong next week. I have added a few photos from the first game...so I hope you enjoy! Stay tuned for more updates!

Life's moments...

As the weeks have turned into months, I have watched two of my co-workers blossom along what will become a sweet but sometimes painful journey that many of us know as motherhood. While I listen to their worry and excitement for all the new things to come; I am reminded of my own little one and the joy she brings me each day. You see, there is nothing else on Earth that can describe what it is like to be able to create and watch over another life, a life so close to your own you can almost feel their heart beat. Everyday you are filled with so much love,hope, nervous anxiousness, and awe...all at the same time. To be able to watch a piece of you grow little by little each day into a beautiful strong and little person is a gift that only GOD could provide.

When she was a little bit younger(she is only at the tender age of 6)... she'd always ask me to sing to her. I always had my favorite and I would not hesistate to oblige her, because to her it didn't matter that I didn't have the perfect pitch or that I may have messed up the words... to her it was beautiful. Some time has passed and she hadn't asked me to sing to her in a while, but last night as I lay her down almost half asleep already, she lay with her eyes closed and just as I kissed her and prepared to walk out, I heard a little voice request to hear "some people" as she calls Alicia Keys' song titled, "If I Aint Got You".



I turned and asked her why she'd chosen tonight to have me sing that song to her and she said to me in a half sleep/half awake voice, "Because you won't be here when I wake up in the morning,(my ER shift begins at 6am) and whenever I miss you the most I always remember 'some people'(a song I sang religiously to her as a baby and a toddler)." I choked back my tears and prepared myself to give her the best rendition I could muster up despite the lump in my throat and as I sang I saw her drift farther and farther into sleep with an angelic smile on her face, I knew that this was one of the moments I would remember for the rest of my life.

I have posted a few pics of my sweet girl...I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Hooray Friday!!

I always look forward to going to work everyday, because I can't wait to see what challenges or learning experiences await me, but, I have been so anxious to get through this week because of course, Mother's day is coming!!(Wow, that's a huge run on sentence!)I can't wait to see what my little toot has created for me this year. I am always so touched by how hard she works on her projects. She gets so excited and secretly, I do too. Whatever it is I know I will treasure it because it comes directly from her little heart. And what more could a mother ask for?

Sweet Moments...The Joys of Motherhood

Many people know that to have a child is truly a blessing, but you can never truly know what this means until you become a parent and experience it first hand. There is nothing like a crooked little smile or beautiful big eyes staring at you and knowing without a doubt that you are the most amazing person in the whole world. Yes, this journey called motherhood has been a most challenging and yet extremely rewarding one. My thoughts take me to a couple of days ago when my daughter, Kyah, verbalized once again how much she dislikes when I have to work weekends.
Of course, it hurts me just as much to hear her say this and ask why I have to work and be away from her, but what is a working mother to do? It is very hard to push yourself through the door when you have a pair of sad little eyes asking you when you will be back. Unfortunately, I know this scenario all too well. On Saturday, this familiar scene played itself out yet again and I was left with the same response as usual, "Mommy has to help take care of our family...and I will be home again before you know it!"
Being the child that she is, she looks at me and asks,"How many hours do you have to work again?" And I, aching inside, respond to her..."12." Without a word she makes a facial expression that I have seen many times before... "the thinker" I call it. She leans over and gives me 12 sweet kisses, 6 on each cheek. Admiring her bravery and selflessness, I clinched my teeth to hold back my tears. Her sweet bravery made me stronger than I could ever imagine. Oh, the joys of motherhood.

Wow... I find myself being really consistent with inconsistency, if that even makes sense. I promised myself that this year I would be a more dedicated blogger, yet my primary roles as wife and working mother have taken precedence. Don't get me wrong, I love being all of these things, I just wonder sometimes how I am really able to do it all and have time to just be me. But, in the rare moments when I am still and quiet, I am reminded of God's presence in my life each day. You see, I am only as strong as my belief. This certainty, otherwise known as faith, is the only reason why I succeed. I have learned that God has not made my life so that I can stand still. He has made me a mover, a doer, an influencer, and most importantly, a follower of His will.

The blogging will come more consistently, when God has it in the plans for me. For now, I will continue to push forward on faith and know that He has it all worked out and I should just follow.
Right now, he is pointing me in a direction that is making me strong, stronger than I ever thought I could be. So maybe it will be a day, a week, a month or even a year, but I will still be the me I am supposed to be only more attuned to God's plan and my greater will.

Back in the Saddle

Wow!! Its been some time since my last post. Well, fortunately for all the readers nothing much has changed, but my little family and I have become more active over the past few months. My hubby has dedicated himself to a regular workout routine and my daughter and I share in the joys of the Nintendo Wii game system. It has proved to be worth every penny. Especially for sports enthusiasts like us!! The holidays were great and brought about a surprisingly nice time for the three of us. The snow on Christmas Eve will probably most memorable!! I quite sure my husband was more excited than our daughter (or just as excited if you ask me). We enjoyed a quiet Christmas and rang in the New Year with some new friends who sort of share our affinity for sports. So all in all this year's shaping up nicely... although its a bit too early to attempt any further predictions. Hopefully this year will be the birth of many new things for us. I can't wait to see what life has in store. One thing I do know is that finding out is the best part of the journey.

So... its been a little while since my last entry and I have to say that I was a little worked on my last post. I am just appalled at the things that the human race is capable of. I know that I am not without fault ( as I have said before) but I do have morals, something I think alot of people are lacking these days. But, enough of that,today will be a happy post.
Just a little update... I am scheduled to go on a two week vacation a week from today. I have to say that I am so overjoyed by this. There are a million things that I want to do, but most of all... spend time with my princess. We have also decided to take a mini-vacation to Port Aransas,Texas. If all goes according to planned, I can look forward to my first dolphin encounter later next week. ( Wait for those photos!!)
Until then, I am trying my very best to stay focused in my job responsibilities and prepare for some much needed rest and relaxation!! I also plan to go to a few sporting events and take a tour of the Dallas Cowboys stadium during my time off. ( Hubby will enjoy this, I'm sure)

That's all for now....stay tuned.