Oh, the joys of life!

It's been over a month since my last post, so I better get a move on and update. My days and weeks have consisted of experiencing the development of my little booger, Jaden. Which really translates into "The Wiggles," "Blue's Clues" and Thomas train sets. Just kidding! It's really interesting to see how much he's grown, not only physically, but mentally and socially. He's wanting to do everything we do, eat everything we do, he sings and dances, he's more vocal and plays so well. He's becoming a little person... Over lunch, a close friend and I were discussing how now as mommies, our lives really don't seem significant. Let me explain, all day from morning to night, our actions, our speech, our instincts depict the amount of time with give to our children. May it be from doing a puzzle to reading a book to even discipline, our lives are lived for our kids. BUT, when I see how HAPPY Jaden is, it doesn't matter, things that our culture values doesn't matter such as career, fame, and etc. It's deemed as insignificant b/c NO ONE ELSE sees the amazing seeds of love, grace, values, security you plant in their hearts. It's funny b/c I never imagined that I'd fall in love again...apart from Won that is. It's weird, I grew up thinking I'll never love anyone more (GOD ASIDE) than my husband and look, a love for your child is inexplicable...unconditional. Well, I'm realizing how good God is...how good life is...God rewards mommies. Of course, your hubby and children do too. A couple of months back, I had a really good conversation with a friend and we chatted about work vs. staying home, our goal-oriented personalities. It was really encouraging for me b/c she shed a new light on a perspective. She said how in our careers it was easier to be goal-oriented b/c we were given goals to achieve. As a mommy, we can take that kind of perspective and put it into our daily motherhood. The hardest part is it LOOKS different and of course, we don't get rewarded right away. You see, I love that and it's really be helpful for me to speak to other mommies.

At church, we had a "Healing Weekend" and it was great. It was perfect timing. I have a ton of fears...fears of losing myself to fears of disappointment and failure. God was amazing and His spirit is full of joy. God has really been showing me the "fullness of Joy" and what that looks like even in the midst of all things negative.

The weather here has been absolutely fabulous. It's a little colder than expected, but fabulous...so breezy and sunny yet in the mid 60's.

I've finally settled and our life here has been good. We have our little schedules and our routine going. I have playdates and time to hang with friends and other moms. I'm learning a lot about myself and others. Our family is stronger than ever (of course, we have weakenesses) and really learning to function efficiently as a family. Thanks to God and the show Super Nanny.

Btw, I am currently reading this book called NOW, Discover your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton. Here's an excerpt... " Unfortunately, most of us have little sense of our talents and strengths, much less the ability to build our lives around them. Instead, guided by our parents, teachers...we become experts in our weaknesses and spend our lives trying to repair these flaws, while our strengths lie dormant and neglected." It's a great practical book and it truly goes deeper to know our strengths and even discover that some of our weakeness and matter of factly, strenghts. I'm only half way through.

Well, I'm not sure whether or not I'll go back to work. I got this part-time job and ended up not taking it. But about two weeks ago I got this called from L'oreal and for this position as a Sales Analyst in their luxury products division. Exactly what I did at Chanel... in the buying division. I am very interested and did go in for the interviews. BUT the difference this time around is that I'm realizing is that JADEN is my first priority. I mean I've always known that but this time it's not about ME.... "oh, I need to work, I'm not good with this motherhood thing." God really has worked out those issues. I'll really have to assess God's will and sovereignty in my life and of course, see how Jaden will handle pre-pre school/ daycare. It's really up to Jesus and Jaden regarding this job. So, keep me in your prayers. I'm going with the flow...we'll see if I'll be a working mom or not.

We finally cut Jaden's hair. We've been so nervous b/c he hates loud noises like vaccuums. And those buzzers are pretty loud. However, he did fine...I'll end with some pictures.