Tender Musings

Before I share some of my deepest darkest secrets as a mom, let me just point out that I LOVE my daughter to pieces and I'll do everything for her. However, I am human and there are times (a lot actually) when my patience wears thin and I find myself borderline insane. I know it's expected as a mom, but it's quite amazing how in a matter of minutes my daughter can melt my heart with a simple hug and then conjure the Hulk inside of me when she does something irritating. It's a roller coaster ride EVERY SINGLE DAY, but it's a ride I've come to love... and endure. So, let's get on with my list... The diaper surprise As a mom, schedule/routine is everything. It helps keep everything in order, including my sanity. One such routine is changing diapers. I usually change her diaper about 3-4 times a day: in the morning, after her nap, after she p**ps, and then before she goes to bed. It's our routine and it's easy for me. I also usually only change Rei...

The story below is one of my favorite short stories about contentment and knowing what we really want in life. My husband and I have had a lot of conversations about the idea of living overseas and moving on to greener pastures, but we always end up realizing that we are happy where we're at right now. I learned that our individual level of contentment differs, and it's our responsibility to know what really makes us happy. There are different variations to this story, but this version was from Paulo Coelho Blog .  The Fisherman and the Businessman  There was once a businessman who was sitting by the beach in a small Brazilian village. As he sat, he saw a Brazilian fisherman rowing a small boat towards the shore having caught quite few big fish. The businessman was impressed and asked the fisherman, “How long does it take you to catch so many fish?” The fisherman replied, “Oh, just a short while.” “Then why don’t you stay longer at sea and catch even more?” The business...