Roller Coasters

I am a fan of roller coasters, I love the thrill of going fast, laughing and feeling a little freaked out all at the same time. I don't like ones that just drop you, they are a bit too extreme for me. My absolute favorite roller roaster, well maybe it can be classified as a ride, is Space Mountain at Disneyland. I love that the whole ride is dark so you have no clue where your going and it's super...

Before Baby (in 8 weeks) Bucket List

Today is one of those milestone days in my pregnancy.  I am 8 months pregnant which means that our little man will be here in just 8 weeks! Now don't get me wrong I am SO excited to meet my son, but there was a little part of me that sort of freaked out because 8 weeks is not that much time!! I was talking with my husband tonight and realized that those 8 weeks are going to fly by. We...

So What Wednesday

I came across this link up today called "So What Wednesday" that is kinda the mood I am in today! So what if.... I'm home sick again today just a week after returning back to work I am literally counting down the days till maternity leave. As it stands I have 19 work days left :) I'm slightly obsessed with my baby registry...My baby shower is 2 weeks away and I want to make sure...

Lemon Bars

Last night I was on Pinterest as usual, and came across a lemon bar recipe....now this mama to be can't see certain foods without wanting them! After getting all inspired to bake setting up my mixer and gathering ingredients, I realized I was missing a few key ones for the Pinterest recipe. BUT I was determined so I turned to my BFF Google and found this super easy recipe from The Barefoot...

Easy Chow Mein

I was looking for an easy recipe to make chow mein for lunch, I happened to be on the phone with my Mom and she sent me a recipe for chow mein using spaghetti noodles. So after some edits of the original recipe here is my version. Now when I cook I like to have leftovers so this does make a lot! Easy Chow Mein  1 pkg spaghetti noodles 1 lb chicken 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 lb sliced...

The Thank You Note

There are many reasons why I love what I do, but it's the unexpected thank you's from families that make me take a step back a realize the impact that I am making on their child's life be it good or bad. Kids are like sponges and what may seem so small to me or a routine task at work impacts a child's life in more ways than I truly know. It is only now that I am creeping up on motherhood that I can...

It's Over!

It's over! That's right you read it, today is the last day of my Christmas vacation and that means back to work tomorrow. I am not going to lie I am so not looking forward to waking up in the morning!! Once I'm at work I know that those adorable smiling faces will remind me that it was so worth waking up to see them. I was reflecting back on these last two weeks and feel so thankful becuase it was...

Just Can't Wait!!

I am one excited mama-to-be, when I started this blog about a month ago I was not sure what direction it would head in. I can totally see that a huge part of this blog is going to be about my baby boy and that includes the pre-baby stuff too. Well duh Ileana, this baby in me is a huge part of me literally! Be prepared to read lots more about baby because lately he is all that is on my mind, I can't...