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back…. again.

December 14, 2011 – 6:00 am

When I started up this blog again earlier this year in July, I had promised myself that I would keep it going.  But what happened?  I found out in September my sister’s breast cancer had spread to several major organs.  To say the least, I was everything you can imagine: devastated, sad, in disbelief, numb.  I was frozen for awhile there and I couldn’t do anything productive because all I could think of was my sister, her husband, and her two young boys, 5 and 2. Writing this blog just seemed so frivilous in the big scheme of things. I didn’t know what to write and didn’t think anything I wrote would be appropriate to what I was feeling.

What I was able to do was photography because some shoots were booked ahead of time. Even then, I wanted to just finish them so I can get back to caring for my sister. Is this a new job or role I had to help my sister? Or am I attending to her to avoid what I should be doing? As hard as it is, I realized that I must live my life and keep moving forward because no one will do that for me but me. My family is still priority and my life is even more important.

As a stay-at-home mom, life has been getting easier because my youngest is now over one year old (already) and my oldest is 2.5 years. They are actually playing together at times and I can do some chores without much worrying. My youngest also started walking just before she turned one so she’s been walking for a few months now. Without these two little people, I don’t know how I would still have reason to smile.

I had wrote “where’s me in all of this” back in September and today I can say I have myself back and this is because I am fully ready to take on the reigns of my life. I’m responsible for everything that happens in my life, and instead of complaining like I did in that blog entry, I’m going to do something about it and take my life back. I can have it all: be the best mother, be the best wife, be the best business woman, be the best person and still be there for my sister – I just need to move forward.

I AM EXCITED!

Skye Diaz
 
PS – My sister is still fighting on strong and I know she will get through this. I know she will be healthy and healed real soon because I pray for her everyday and see her in my mind as strong and living her life like never before. If you would pray with me, I would so appreciate it. Thank you.
 

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my birthday wish

September 27, 2011 – 5:03 pm

Today is my birthday.

I don’t usually announce my birthday like this but today I want to.

I hope people read this and make my wish come true.

My one birthday wish today is to have everyone that reads this say a prayer for my sister.

My sister, 34, is battling breast cancer. She was diagnosed last year on November 5, 2010 and last week we learned that the cancer has now spread to her brain and lungs.

I know the only one that can help her is God and if everyone prayed with me, I know a miracle will happen.

Please pray for her full health.

Please pray for her wellness.

Please pray for her husband and two young sons (5 and 1.5yrs).

If anyone can get through this, I know it’s her.

She is the most generous and loving person I know and cannot understand why she’s been chosen to go through this.

Please pray.

~Skye

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diaper bags that look like purses!

September 20, 2011 – 8:00 am

I’m no fashionista by any means and even I would love one of these diaper bags that look like purses!! If I had to do it all over again, I definitely would invest in one of these! :) I say “invest” because, get real, these aren’t under fifty bucks but I think well worth their dollar! I found out about these diaper bags because one of my friends that I recently visited had one for her upcoming baby. The diaper bag totally looked like any other purse and you would not know it was a diaper bag at all. My friend was so proud of hers, it was a gift from her hubby for entering motherhood. Awww, isn’t that damn sweet?! :)  This is the one she has:

Storksak Emily Nylon Diaper Bag - Pewter Twill


Storksak Emily Nylon Diaper Bag – Pewter Twill

  • As worn by Angelina Jolie, this bag is fashionable, fully functional and on-trend.
  • Made from durable satin, and trimmed tasselled zip pulls.
  • Adjustable shoulder strap, two outer zip pockets, built-in insulated side bottle pockets to keep bottles perfectly upright.
  • Inner zipped detachable bag perfect for make-up or other small items.
  • Includes a padded changing mat.
  • $175 USD, buy it here!

 

When I went home after her visit, I had to look into these purse-like diaper bags and found these other ones that I think they are to die for!

timi & leslie Annette Diaper Bag - Rouge

timi & leslie Annette Diaper Bag – Rouge

  • Made from easy to clean faux leather (PVC free) & has custom hardware in gold finish.
  • A cross body, adjustable detachable strap so you can wear it hands free.
  • A stylish clutch that you can use as your purse with interior credit card slots and an inside zipper pocket.
  • An insulated bottle tote to keep your baby’s bottle warm or cool.
  • Changing pad with a front mesh pocket to store diapers, wipes and creams.
  • Water resistant, light colored lining
  • 1 interior center divider pocket, 3 exterior pockets, 6 interior organizational pockets, and an inside key fob.
  • $139.99 USD, buy it here!
OiOi Black Leather Pocketed Hobo Diaper Bag


OiOi Black Leather Pocketed Hobo Diaper Bag

  • Gorgeous black leather with contrast double stitching and buckle detail.
  • Full width pocket front (pleated) and back (flat).
  • One main internal compartment with 3 elasticized pockets.
  • Nylon lining and accessories in zebra print.
  • Leather adjustable buckle shoulder strap and stroller straps.
  • Large padded micro fiber change mat and insulated bottle holder.
  • Zip-top mess bag, nickel hardware, and protective metal feet on base.
  • $249 USD, buy it here!
JJ Cole Swag Diaper Bag - Silver Drop


JJ Cole Swag Diaper Bag – Silver Drop

  • With the Swag, there is no need to sacrifice fashion or function. Stylish but with practical construction.
  • It can be worn either messenger style or like a purse.
  • Water-resistant finish.
  • Insulated side bottle pockets.
  • Coordinating changing pad and wallet.
  • Adjustable shoulder strap and Grips™ stroller attachments.
  • $79.95 USD, JJ Cole Swag Diaper Bag – Silver Drop

These fashionable diaper bags are just a few I quickly found but there are many more out there. Diaper bags are a necessity and are used so frequently that I think these purse-like ones are well worth it. Having both functionality and fashion style, every modern mom deserves one!

Skye Diaz

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follow up: crib to toddler bed

September 18, 2011 – 8:10 am
Stork Craft Tuscany 4-in-1 Stages Crib

Time flies! It’s been almost two weeks since we converted our daughter’s crib to a toddler bed which I wrote about here and now I’m giving you an update on how she did.

Our baby girl did so well! She was helping Daddy put her “new big girl bed” together which was fun for her to see how the bed was being changed. When the toddler bed was finished, the first thing she did was climb on it all by herself and she was SO PROUD. She was so excited that she was able to climb up and, even more fun, down the bed all by herself! I really think she feels like a “big girl” now. It was really fun watching her go up and down the bed so many times.

During the first week, she fell off the toddler bed twice and another time just her legs fell off. It’s a good thing the bed is quite low to the ground and we had put a pillow there so she was not hurt at all. For the second week, she didn’t fall out at all so I think she caught on pretty quickly. The most surprising thing of all is that she has not gotten off her bed when she wakes up or when she wants something before falling asleep (like water or go to the washroom), she still just calls us. So we haven’t woken up with a little face beside ours yet nor have we been surprised by a little person coming down the stairs when she should be sleeping. :)

Overall, I think she loves the new set up and has continued to sleep very well through the night without much problems from the conversion of the bed. She’s almost two and a half so not sure if it was just the right timing or what but we are so thankful that this was a non-stressful transition!!

Counting our lucky stars!

 

Skye Diaz

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DADS… ARGHGHGH!

September 16, 2011 – 7:30 am

I’m not usually too riled up about the topic of Dads but I just read this post on The Morris Bunch Blog and it just makes so MAD!

Gena of The Morris Bunch Blog writes that she’s been horrible at working out because she has no time to exercise. Well, of course she doesn’t, she has FIVE children and TWO step kids to take care of and she’s home alone with the smallest ones all day long. I have two little girls and know exactly what she means. She goes on to say she resents her husband for taking nightly runs while she cooks and cares for her children. Hello? Who wouldn’t be resentful? I know in my household, it’s CRAZY here during dinner time and often I’m home alone too while I have to cook and care for the girls but that’s because my husband’s at work.

What’s the kicker? Someone commented on her post suggesting she go running after dinner while husband cleans up and do dishes. Her response was, “He thinks after dinner it’s his time so that doesn’t work out real well either.” I’m sure he is a great guy but…… WTF?! I’m so pissed off for her right now!!!!!

My husband is not as bad as this guy but there are times that make me wonder WTF? Sometimes he would take showers at the most inopportune times when we’re trying to get ready to go out when he could have done that way before. Most times I do get stuff ready to go out by myself but it’s nice to have a second person to either get the kids ready or double check the diaper bag. If something is forgotten, it’s always my fault since I’m the one getting shit together! Other times, he would go ahead and take a nap when one of our babies go down for one. Umm, hello? What about me?? If he would have asked, that’s great, but he just does what he wants when he wants to. He does other stuff around the house too without asking if I need any help with the girls and it drives me crazy. When I say I have stuff I want to do too, then he tells me why don’t you just do what you want to do like I do? Umm, because I don’t know if you’re going to take care of the children or take off doing some other chore or sleep or whatever!

My hubby has definitely made changes since those days and now always asks me what I want to do before he does things himself. There is only so much free time that each of us have and it seems unfair that the children always go to “Mom” by default. I can imagine lots of other Moms out there are feeling the same thing as Gena and me. Moms seem to always have to plan things in order to do what they want while Dads just pick up and go on the whim.

The best way to get around it is to tell your partner how you’re feeling and together figure out a way to fit both of your activities in. Both are parents, not just Mom. Both have needs, not just Dad.

For Gena, I hope she finds a way to fit her exercise in with her husband or get the help she needs so that she can have that 30 minute or an hour run because this alone time for her is so important. She needs to find “her time” too. Being a stay at home mom is hard, moms totally need her own space and a break from the daily grind or she will start to lose herself.

Hoping the best for you, Gena!!

Skye Diaz

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