A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

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Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...
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Wordless Wednesday: Help From My Mommy Village

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Everyone knows it takes a village to raise a child. I've even given a shout out to my village on this blog previously. (Click here to read about it.) Indeed, one of the reason I am able to do it all a lot is because family, our caregiver and other moms help me out. Today, I missed an awards ceremony at my daughter's school because of miscommunication and a minor family crisis. However, because of the kindness of another mom, I did not miss out entirely. 


Below are some photos of our girl at the ceremony wearing her UVA outfit taken by my friend, Julie (compliments of my cousin Korine)--very fitting! :-) 

Julie, I owe you one!!!




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