"Familysick"

Dear Diary,

Today I am feeling homesick. How can I feel homesick? I am home? Maybe it is more like familysick? My family seems to be SO far away, and today I am missing them. I miss the moments of talking and laughing with one another and just being together.  Why do you guys have to be scattered across the globe living in places such as Miami,  Dominican Republic, New York, Logan, Salt Lake City, El Salvador, Mexico City…why so far?

This July, we went on a cruise and were able to stop in Miami and visit my family. Nixon had such a blast being kissed and cuddled by these women! It was cute to see the love they had for Nixon.

Awww I miss you Mami, Mama Gloria, Mari, and Manu. Let’s get together again soon!

Love, a "familysick" mom

  (Photo taken in July 2010)

My mom is a warrior

Mothers are warriors. They are. I went to bed last night feeling miserable with the flu, but despite my fever and achy body, I had no problem getting up to feed my little man. I was amazed how I was able to function in such a miserable state. Motherhood comes with a whole new level of strength that you didn't even realize you had.  Really how amazing are woman?  I lay in bed (too hot to sleep) reflecting on how strong mothers are and how so often their strength and sacrifice goes unnoticed. I thought about my mom. My mom is a warrior. I have watched her endure many hardships and watched her transform into a better person through her endurance. She has taught me that through persistence and faith- you can make anything happen. I love you mom. Thank you for waking up in the middle of the night to feed me when I was a baby- even on days you didn't feel well. Those small things are taken for granted until one day you are doing it for your own little one. Thank you. I love you.