With the Super Bowl right around the corner I thought I’d do a throwback to how I spent the last super bowl... At Disneyland by myself. As you can see, I’m not into football. I’ve gone to Disneyland a million times but this was the first time I’ve gone alone, and during the Super Bowl. I normally stay home and make food for my husband to eat while he watches the game, but this time I woke up with a wild hair. I got up and drove straight to Anaheim for a day to myself. At first I had some guilt. How could I go to Disneyland and not take my son? But being a working mom that is constantly putting everyone and everything above herself, It really does take a toll on you. I really needed a day to myself. My son was excited to watch the game with his dad and I knew he'd be in good hands. I put all my fear aside and went for it. I never do anything alone, I couldn't even remember a time I had time by myself, so this was way out of my comfort zone. I've been with...
Last year right when our son was starting to question his belief in Christmas magic we got our very first visit from the North Pole by our new family friend Elfie Doodle. Elfie’s appearance in our home brought a whole new perspective for my son. He was so excited. Everyday he was so happy running around the house laughing finding his new friend in a different spot, doing funny things. Elfie helped me as well. I went from feeling like my son was out growing everything he used to love, thinking this was it, his childhood was over. But Elfie bought me a little extra time to enjoy my sons childhood. Elfie Doodle leaves my son little notes and treats all the way until Christmas, and he shows off his crazy personality that matched my sons personality perfectly. Elfie Doodle came bearing helpful advice for Zack to stay off the naughty list. OOOPS! ...