Bad day = Waffles

Yesterday I was having a really bad day. I think we all of those now and then. Anyways it got to the point that Mr. Mexican had to give me a little pep talk and remind me that really the day was fabulous and I was so blessed!! He said something to me that really made me think and I want to share it with you. He said " Tina there will always be someone out there having a harder day than you." After he said that he stood up and started putting the pieces back together of a day I had let fall apart. He called the children in and immediately put them to work. In no time the house was in order and I had a little of my sanity back. Thank heavens for Mr. Mexican!!
I wiped my tears away and started my day, by now it was late afternoon. I headed over to the store to grab somethings for dinner and as I pulled into the parking lot an ambulance pulled up and the paramedics jumped out and ran in the store. As I entered the store I saw a lifeless child blue in the face lying on the floor with his mother laying over him stroking his hair. I began to cry. Mr. Mexican was so right! Here I was crying over spilt milk and there was a woman fighting to save her child's life. I know God wanted me to see that yesterday. I have no doubts about that. I don't know how that story ended or what happened to cause that to happen in the first place. My heart felt prayers are with that little boy and his family.
So back to the waffles and why they play such an important part in this story. After seeing that it reminded me that I really do have a great life!!! I decided a celebration was in order. Knowing how much my children love to eat breakfast for dinner. I dashed through the store and grabbed some strawberries, bananas, sausage, eggs and whip cream. I then hurried home to make the worlds best breakfast for dinner. Seeing the excitement in my children's faces brought me such happiness. After dinner we cranked the stereo and danced and jumped rope. Secily and Farihn especially loved watching me jump rope. They laughed so hard because every time I would jump my pants would fall down. I guess I need to get myself a belt.
Wow!! My bad day didn't turn out so bad after all.

Good thing I have Mr. Mexican!!



Are you having a bad day? Cheer up, remember what Mr. Mexican says.

Cheers!!
Tina

Cesar Chavez

I saw this today and wanted to share. Sometimes I think we need a little reminder that everyday ordinary people do some pretty amazing things. I hope you can go out and make a difference today. You can pause the music by clicking on the button in the upper right hand corner.

Happy Halloween!

Mr. Mexican is going to kill me, but I couldn't resist.

Ummm....Mr. Mexican, you don't make such a hot lady! On the other hand you are a very sexy man. Lucky me!

Abuelito Saul

Our dear grandfather passed away last night at the age of 91. Saul was a wonderful man! He leaves behind a very large beautiful posterity. Saul loved the Tabernacle Choir, in memory of him I have added this song by them.




Goodbye our dear Abuelito, we will live our lives to make you proud. God be with you till we meet again.

Familia

My Dear Familia,

Today I am thinking about each of you and how much I love you. I'm also thinking about the life I always dreamed of having, and then I think of the life I was blessed to have. Two very different lives. I thought what I really wanted in life was to be single and free and to do as I wished. I thought to travel and wear fine clothing and eat at fancy restaurants was what would make me happy. Boy was I wrong! Here I find myself 36 years old living a very different life then the one I had set out to have and yet it couldn't be better. Each of you means the world to me and it is so clear to me now that my life is far better then any dream I could have had.
Sure I won't lie, there are times each of you makes me crazy. Wiping pee of of toilet seats and buggers of walls is not always fun, but I wouldn't trade the life I have for anything the world could offer. Each of you are so wonderful. Each day I grow to love you more. My life couldn't be better. I want you to know that there is nothing in this world that will ever bring you more happiness then your family. Thank you for this privilege I have been given to be your mother and wife. It is truly an honor. I am proud to call you my family.

I love you!
Mom