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Mom-son Bond

  Let me first start out saying that I love my kids equally the same. There is no favoritism in the Thomas household. I don’t know what it is, I can’t explain it. The bond between mother and son is unexplainable. Ok, it doesn’t help with him being the baby in the family, but this kid can get away with anything. All he has to do is give me this look and I melt. My daughter on the other hand, she is ME! So I know exactly what’s going through her mind, and that’s why I don’t cave in as easily like I do with Jax. Maybe it’s because everything is a mystery and there is curiosity with him. I’ll never know the mindset of a boy, so everything is new and a discovery. They have a different thought process and they rationalize things differently as well. Whatever it is, I embrace it and I now understand what mom’s say about the bond between mother and son.
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Happy Holidays, Christmas 2020

  2020 has been a crazy year. And to make things worse, I feel like it’s just getting started. God is allowing this time for us to get right. We have put him on the back burner and have put our trust in only us. One thing I have taken from this year was learning to walk in faith. Faith is all you have in times of the unknown. With that said, I’m hoping everyone reading this is in a good place. I hope your holidays have been well, and I pray for understanding and strength in this crazy time. Allow us to walk with our heads held high, and to not be afraid of what tomorrow will bring. My kids and I have been celebrating Christmas earlier than we have in the past. It’s something about this year that is making us want to bring on the joyful Christmas atmosphere early. So don’t be afraid to bring out that Ugly Christmas sweater as you do your weekly grocery shopping or errand runs. You may be surprised how many smiles you’ll make under those masks! Happy Holidays, From the Thomas Family

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Trip: Mom Group Edition

  Being a stay at home mom during the week, and career mom on the weekends, its imperative that you keep a strong social life. 98% of my friends hold full time jobs. During the week, I found myself very lonely. I missed my social life with adults, but also the interaction Jaida and Jaxon gets with other kids was so priceless.  Since I had Jaida, I always wanted to start a mom group, but would never put any effort in starting one. Since my absence from social media, my time has been productive and I focused my attention on just that...a social LIFE in person..instead of digitally.  With prayer, I jumped right in! I came across some AMAZING moms with the same vision and desire..and we made it happen. We are just one week in, and we have already planned and attended park and zoo dates. I’m so excited to see what the future holds for our little group. The most rewarding is seeing our children having a blast playing with each other. With 2020 being such a crazy year with disco...

Left Social Media and became an INVENTOR??

  I would say the biggest thing that can steer you away from success is DISTRACTIONS and PROCRASTINATION. These two things are definitely not part of my genetic makeup. When it comes to doing tasks, I’m pretty much on it. However, my DNA does not mix well with social media. The only platform that I feel that is in alignment with my goals is Youtube. After watching the social dilemma, I immediately signed out of my Instagram for good. I knew exactly how much time I have been wasting, scrolling through junk that for one did not make me smarter, and secondly, it did not help me stay connected with my loved ones. In fact, it did the opposite. Instead of calling, keeping up with them on posts was my main connection. After refocusing my life and time, I 100% have changed my life for the better. I’m more focused, driven, and procrastination is absolutely impossible. Im engaged even MORE in my spiritual life, my RELATIONSHIP with my husband has been the best its ever been, my kids get more...

Creamy Dijon Salmon Recipe

  Im hooked! I found this recipe on Youtube. The youtubers name is The Domestic Geek and she has TONS of meal recipes that can be done under 20 minutes. That’s alot for this stay at home working mom! Time is what I need, and I can definitely put aside 20 minutes to prepare a nice, healthy, and delicious meal for my family.  Here’s the link:  https://www.healthymealplans.com/recipe-details/creamy-dijon-salmon INGREDIENTS 4  salmon fillets (4oz) 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp butter 2  garlic cloves, minced 2/3 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup cream 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the salmon in the skillet, with the seasoned side down. Season the remaining side with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the salmon until it is golden and releases easily from the pan, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the salmon and continue to cook un...

Jax turns ONE! Boss Baby Theme

  I can’t believe my son has turned 1 today! 😱  Where does the time go? I remember with my first, time literally stood still. When she turned one, it felt like she was turning four. Time definitely took it’s time with Jaida. One thing I can say is, I’ve been blessed to be a stay at home working mom. I feel like I know my kids so well. I also feel like I raised twins that are two and a half years apart. Jax started his morning off with his first hair cut. It was way overdue. My husband said he did very well and didn’t cry. He was just being super nosey at first wanting to see what was buzzing around his head (the clippers.) Then it was off to the Fresno Chaffe Zoo. We really enjoy going. We don’t go often. I know my kids would get bored with the same thing over and over so we try to go at-least once per year. We really love the Zoorasic addition to the park. You can go on a short half mile trail and see animatronic dinosaur in literally a staged atmosphere but it really feels ...

Ambition and Productivity Killer

  How many of you thought of an incredible idea or had an opportunity at the tip of your fingers, but didn’t proceed because of self doubt or distractions?  My BIGGEST productivity killer is distractions. I’m a ‘dot my I’s and cross my T’s...’ kinda gal, and I can become easily distracted by my drive. If I’m browsing something, I want to know all the details. I like to know how things work, and I’m an extreme problem solver. This can easily distract you in our digital world. These aren’t bad traits. These just can be the result of time wasted scrolling on a newsfeed on social media that can bring absolutely nothing of value to your life.  With my time permanently off of social media, I’ve been connecting deeply with friends that I haven’t talked to in months. I’m more attentive to my kids and focused on being in the moment. I’ve placed my phone down without any anxiety about missing out on information from social media because the people I care most about I’m reaching out...