Stopping to Smell the Roses...

Since Eddie and I got together, We have been on a constant go go go…roller coaster ride, starting from our short 2 months of dating and quick 4 months of engagement which included a very heavy stint of pre-marital counseling. Eddie and I never really had a chance to sit back and enjoy life together as one, especially since we started our relationship off as instant parents of three kids.
During the time of my pregnancy and after Tristan and Kylie went back with there mom, we did have a good year to just to be us! But yet we were still constantly going … due to the excitement of the pregnancy and the adjustment to a life with no young ones, it kept us on our toes and kept us very busy getting to know each other from a different perspective. Once we had Kamilo … well that was an entire different Roller Coaster ride that I hope will continue for a very long time!


I think everyone knows how chaotic my life was before I met Eddie, I was constantly working, constantly volunteering and if I was not volunteering I was probably having a get together at my apartment or house-sitting someone’s animals or teenagers. So you can imagine I never really had time to just stop and smell the roses. Eddie has been constantly working on getting me to SLOW DOWN! Since we got pregnant with Kamilo not only has my work schedule changed completely so has my stress level! I do not work as many crazy hours and I have cut out a lot of my extracurricular activities. Now the wonderful part of this is I am learning to enjoy San Diego! Eddie, Kamilo, and I started walking at least every other night in Balboa Park, enjoying the scenery…which includes the Cactus Garden, Rose Garden,
and just walking across the bridge and taking in the beautiful Downtown Skyline! We have been to the Zoo many times with only a goal to walk around or focus on seeing a single particular animal.

We have walked around Old Town to enjoy the scenery. Since I have had Kamilo, I have learned to enjoy the little things in life and not stress about the minor things. To not overextend myself on pleasing people, or trying to be the best at everything. I have learned to accept things for what they are and not go crazy trying to keep up with everyone/everything. I just love my life, love my WONDERFUL husband, Love my AMAZING and miraculous baby boy! I am amazed and thankful everyday by what God has done for me and changed me into the Wife & Mother I am today!