Outside Time

Everything has been sort of all over the place , that sometimes we find ourselves having to get out more often then not. Obviously , I hate waisting money too just go to a place were I'm going to end up walking for hours . I don't mind it if it's Disneyland , but I mean who does right ? Last week we ended going to the duck park just a couple of miles up. It was Zen with a hint of heat . I can honestly say it was a  a nice breath of fresh air . P

What we've been up too lately

                               a lot of artistic projects, creating >

                                    and being totally random , it's safe to say that my boys love it.

                                     I still am in awe by how fast time has gone, Orion turns 3 soon and Haven turns 6 a week from Friday.. I'm starting to get all teary eyed just thinking about it.

I'm nervous//Rambles

                 I've been waiting for this moment sometime. I rooted the idea in my brain that this is what's best. That the fact that the teacher always complained about his ninja moves, and the fact that he wouldn't sit still  pulled me more to this very oblivious idea and other things that I rather not go into. Also thinking , how can I engage in his work more . And that time has come .After  a summer of long thoughts, and what ifs and a school year that began rocky, where every other third day something good will come out of his stay at school.

I'm homeschooling tomorrow . Yes ( it's so crazy)

I have all these knots in my belly , my nerves are kicking in , and I can't sleep go figure.  I'm pregnant , and I already have two boys.  One who is two and my oldest is five. No there is nothing wrong with this ....... I'm just full of nerves , anxiety ..

I did a lot of study and research way before his school years , but reality is starting to sink in deep in my brain , that I'm actually going through with it. Honestly , it's really hard to say how this will go , my only experience with home school is my online college classes.. I followed my intuition , and this is what resulted from it, my reality .

However . I am excited, after the states budget cuts where art, and music was yanked out of kids daily schedules , and with this kind of schooling he'll actually be taking both of these electives .Even though my family is against me doing it, this is what's best for him , and dad approves. Being a parent is one of the toughest things yet so rewarding. I can't imagine my life any other way , and part of parenthood  , is  making decisions that maybe others don't approve of. My philosophy is while he's enjoying learning, and is actually learning everything else seems secondary..

(his heart mask well at least that's we called it)

Off we go together Haven and I , in this journey ...

Mondays

A day to reflect and pause. With time being consumed by our daily rituals , just a quiet Monday. .....Blessed to have another week ahead of us......

Happy Birthday

To my best friend, and the best dad ever.
Yesterday was a day full of fun, cake and a lot of family bonding.

the park // my solution

A week or so ago , after speaking to my sons teacher , she mention that my son was an overactive child. At that point I didn't know what she meant or if she was stating something that I wasn't seeing. I got nervous, and I panicked. I guess I was just trying to make out what she had said. I want to believe that maybe it's just a stage or time where boys want to go crazy and are just be really active.  This really has my mind going .. I'm bugged and alarmed .With time on my hands , and that on my mind I have somewhat come up with a solution, to find a place where he can run free without breaking my bank..

What else and where else , than the park. It was so full , and I get anxiety with so many people in one place , but I have to suck it up and not think about that  All in all,  Haven and Orion had a lot of fun, made new little friends. That by the time we drove back home(which is like 5 minutes from our house) they were both were out , asleep.

  

Birthdays// Growing Up

I've been gone

I have taken sometime . Which seems like random time but time to reflect . There is so much crap and other things going on . I've seem to lost track of time .  All I can say is that maybe I just need to be more focused on what's going on now then , everything else . I care too much , I'm guilty . But I'm starting to realize its in vain .   With this baby coming , I have to just check my surroundings so that my harmones become stable. Being a mom isn't always easy , but it's fun . So cheers to a new start this month .

Mini Golfing

I'm beginning to think this is our favorite hobby slash sport .ha! If it was an actual sport I'd probably wouldn't get far .. Since H is going back to school we've been trying to crunch in some fun easy budget activities. This one has been an incredible success.

(Photos:iPhone )

Beach Day

The humidity in California has been horrible. But it never stopped us from going to the beach. Even though there was NO sun , it felt good, refreshing ( no sunburns here).  To top it off it sprinkled that day and it was so overcrowded which was peculiar given the overcast.

All in all it was one of those random fun days , I took in the beach by meditating for a while, because I just don't know when I'll be back...

Summer Rain

      The best thing to happen to us Californians....

Growing Up ..

     Time passes so fast. I always wonder where is time going. These past couple of weeks I have seen such a change in my boys , that I'm starting to feel a bit melancholic. And happy at the same time. there are days that are crazy, fun, sad, upsetting. As many parents know it , when you have children there is no days that are the same. It's quite a journey getting through the day ... But as for me , I feel like I learn something new everyday...

Lately, Orions favorite ( get out of a situation phrase is "mommy I love you") ..Those words just make me melt so quick.. He has been going through quite a transition... He talks a whole lot , and loves pretending..

 Haven on the other hand , is becoming more of a big boy .. He is starting to understand more the concept, lets relax and talk about it or once you've settled down and feel better we can talk. The tantrums are still there, but I'm learning to help them cope with them more and more each day...

Saturday Night

We didn't do much this day. I have been so exhausted and really tired , the days seem so long and really hot. However we went miniature golfing last night, just to get out of the house at least to breath some fresh air. These days in California are horrible. I can honestly say that I think it's been the worst summer. The humidity , the extreme heat . I'm not feeling it . I rather have gloomy days , in the morning, noon , and just a sky full of clouds at and nights with clouds full of water . As I type this, it sounds better in my head , so my bad.


sorry totally rannnnndum.

Mixed Thoughts... and feelings

I have so many things to decide in the upcoming weeks of school. Why ? simply because , I'm leaning toward homeschooling my oldest this year.  Even though the school is alright I'm not a fan of the school system . I had a bad experiences growing up , and the reality is that the state and the entire nation is less and less involved or doesn't even care for the the educational system. There are so many thoughts that I keep replaying in my head. Not only that , with the crazy elementary school shootings that have happened in the past I worry every time I leave my child. My stomach is literally in knots when I leave my child. As a parent I shouldn't have to feel like this , I should feel confident leaving him and knowing hes going to be OK.  

Maybe I'm mistaken by my intuition , paranoid , but I think It's normal really .

I have heard of so many stories of parents with five even six kids who have been home schooled all their lives and really are at a higher level then the children in the school system.

With time passing , I'm feeling the heat of whats best ... I know what I want , but in some way my family thinks it's the wrong thing too do.

so confused........................

xo-yess

Monday bleh.

Time after time I come back thinking that I'll be staying for a minute or update my post. The truth is that I suck at this blogging thing . With many different attempts I've come to resolution that I'm never going to be here 100%. I have the worst computer , and it's horrible at uploading all my pictures. Basically I'm left with little to no content for my postings. There have been so many different things happening, and a recent update on our loves , that I'm really trying to get back mah groove!

AS for now, I'm lounging on the couch chilling  waiting for my clothes to dry and watching my boys play a Little mine craft. And wondering what am I going to cook. Tired , and hating this humid weather we are having ... Nothing can be more horrifying then this random California weather. (not so bad) but just not great , if you get my drift.

Hope You Guys are Having a great Monday!
Peace

Orchids in Bloom

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It took me a while to get my orchids to bloom. According to all this research they only bloom in the spring . Alex gave me this plant at the beginning of the year, at some nature walk where they were selling them. It died days later. And here it is again.

Graduation

Yesterday was filled with love, joy and happiness. We saw my nephew graduate Highschool. This is a big milestone in his life . I am glad we were there to support him through it all. In the end it's these magical family moments that bring us closer and closer together. Congrats M!

Coffee

This morning my husband was a  kind , sweet man . He went out of his way to get me a coffee and a ham and cheese croissant. I was craving it  SO badly ..

Guess what? He comes back with a huge coffee (large to be exact) , and the croissant. But this coffee though.( how ungrateful of me , sorry I tell him. I'm look at him like babe I'm going to be wired all day . He reassures me the contrary.  I mean what does he know he'll be out way before I finish my coffee and he won't even know the difference.

Here I am seven hours later with so much dam energy , that I've been spot cleaning my place. Cleaning the blinds( more like washed them ), moping, dusting , re cleaning the restroom that I clean on Saturday , Folding laundry , picking up the kids scattered toys. On top of that endless cooking . Honestly it's been so long since I've had this much energy... I'm sort of enjoying my crazy Monday. By the way I've always had a ewe, uh, it's Monday kind of  attitude . But today was different. I actually am pleased with the amount a work I've done.

 I guess there's a first time for everything .

And yet I haven't finished all my coffee , there's for one more sip. Ha . I'm feeling a bit of a random vibe flaring out onto the screen , so ill just keep going on .. (sorry for the bored some inn adventure)

Way before all this craziness I had awaken really early last night ( 10 pm) only to fall back asleep at 4:30 a.m. and be woken up by Alex at 6 a.m. since he had just gotten out of work.
In all of this I've managed to do a two-hour lesson to help my son get better at math , and language arts at a first grade level.  We did some coloring , and I did some homework while listening to Mozart on Pandora. I don't judge music , I love music , and around here we have learned to love all kinds of it.


So we've been up too all kinds of things today  and with so many more I'm  thinking a trip to the book store later. *wink* *wink*

Happy Monday

Mexico Sunday's ( Tamarindo )

It's been so hot around here , that nothing beats the heat then a nice cool drink. Also known as (Agua Fresca). I have been inspired lately to share recipes of food from my country Mexico. Given that both of my parents are from different parts of Mexico , I thought why not share a little Sunday love from my home away from home.

(tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit ) . If you eat it raw , there is a chance you'll taste a very bitter sweet sensation In your mouth. It's used in many forms of candy, drinks, and as a spice. The process is kind of awkward but fun.

What you need

*Tamarindo ( Tamarind, you can find it at most local groceries stores in the Hispanic food isle.)
*Water
*bowl
*Strainer
*Large Spoon to mix
*Medium Jar
*Sugar
*Ice Cubes


Instructions:

1. You peel the pods in a large bowl of drinking water.

2. Let the pods soak for about an hour , hour in a half .

3. Until the skin is tender and you can squeeze the juice out. *with your hands that is* you'll see the pods start to crumble that's a good thing.

4.You'll start seeing this brownish color as you squeeze, that's the flavor we are looking for.

5. In a jar fill it up with water half way or maybe less , depending on the water amount from the bowl .

6. Using a strainer pour out all the bowl juices into the jar , slightly tap the sides of the strainer, so the liquids come out .

7.After you've mixed the juices in the water, add sugar as needed .

8.Add a Handful and a Half of ice cubes