Why Women Cry

I've been a bit emotional this past week. I think its a combination from being anxious for baby to arrive, from the aches and pains of pregnancy, wondering if i'll be a good mom, comparing myself to others and wondering if i'm taking care of my body as much as I should have, frustrations at not having the energy to do all the errands/housecleaning that i want to do, getting tired easily, lack of sleep, everything!

i came across a website: www.blessingsforlife.com and found a BEAUTIFUL poem/story that i found comfort in and i wanted to share it with you.

Why Women Cry

A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" Because I'm a woman she told him. "I don't understand, " he said. His mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will." Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?" "All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put a call in to God. When God got on the phone he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"

God said:

"When I made the woman, she has to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.

I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.

I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.

And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclucively to use whenever its is needed."

"You see my son," said God, " the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carrys, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart-the place where love resides."

-author unknown

Baby 101

Wil and I went to our first ever class together. Although it wasn't a birthing class, yet, it was a free class held at babies r us for breastfeeding. I enjoyed the class, especially since it took place in the back where all the recliners were. I don't know if it was my large vietnamese lunch or the recliner that made it hard for me to stay awake during the class. But honestly, the class was very interesting. I definitely have my heart set on breastfeeding. we'll see how well it goes though. A lot of people say it just doesn't work out. So we registered for the mother of all breast pumps by medela. But since i'm planning to stay home, wil and i are thinking of downgrading to a single pump called the Medela Swing. i'm going to have to read more reviews and see what other mom's think.

here i am in one of the recliners in the back of babies are us at 32 weeks. Maxi dress is from Old Navy Maternity that my mom bought for me. Its going to be my "going home" outfit :)

Surprises!!

I LOVE SURPRISES!!!!!!

Wil surprised me with 2 books - one is a Jackie O book that he said he's been wanting to get since his trip to Dallas. When he went there for the Pacquio fight back in March, he went to the historic place where Kennedy got shot. Of course there was a gift shop/museum there and he found an amazing book that he wanted to get for me. It was a book on the fashions of Jackie O. Wil knows I'm infatuated with her class and style. Unfortunately the book there wasn't in good condition. The thought was nice though, but i never thought he'd follow up. But low and behold, I got the book!!

Its called: A Thousand Days of Magic, Dressing Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House by Oleg Cassini. Its a beautiful picture, table book with colored sketches of designs for Jackie O's outfits paired next to the

actual photograph of the finished look. Love it!!!

The second book is about another one of my favorites:

Audrey Hepburn!!

This is called: AudreyStyle by Pamela Clarke Keogh

With so many fashion trends nowadays its so easy to lose focus on who you want to be and who you want to represent. But everytime i see these ladies, i remember how much i love their simplistic beauty that is statement enough to stand above the rest.

The WK

This whole blog is about baby and I. But we wouldn't be without the love of my life, Wil. I am so lucky to have someone like him in my life. Its funny, when i was younger, I wrote this journal entry of how the person i married would always kiss my hair, stare at me across the room, etc, etc. You know, the sappy stuff that naive girls write. Well, i wasn't naive - its real-it does exist.

Wil and I have been through a lot to be together. We went through a lot together. And we'll go through a lot going forward. But i can honestly say, everything seems easier with him by my side.

Here's a mini album of our wedding in Aruba. It couldn't have been more perfect. We're so lucky. Enjoy!!

Sex in the City

In honor of celebrating fabulousity -is that a word?? i decided to watch one of my favorite movies, "Sex in the City." Despite what people say, I love Sarah Jessica Parker. I think there's a beauty about her, i don't know if its her confidence, her personal style or what, but i really do like here. So this blog is a tribute to SJP and her fabulousness. (All inspiration boards are courtesy of www.polyvore.com)

Rock A Bye Baby

I got the most amazing baby shower present from my NJ friends, Arch, Jo, Cheryl, Michelle and Melissa - my rocking chair!!!!!! Of anything i registered for, this was probably the only thing that was for mommy. Of course baby will make use of it too, but at least we can both enjoy it together. So here's me enjoying my chair at 31 weeks :)

MAC Haul

Yikes!!! I did a major MAC haul! See? I should've just fed my makeup craving right away instead of pregaming at CVS first last week!

As you know, I've been having the itch to buy makeup. I wanted to avoid MAC to save some money, but honestly, as i thought about it more and more, i figured i'd save in the long run by going there directly and working with a beauty consultant on getting the right products right away instead of trying, buying, and hating products from the grocery store. I really don't buy makeup often so i wanted to get it right.

I went to the MAC store at the Short Hills Mall in NJ since I was here for my baby shower. I worked with Enigma who was awesome. She was amazing. I basically told her my purpose there was to get some kind of overall coverage for my face - particularly my cheeks since they get really dry and red. Although i went there for this sole purpose, i made out with the following MAC items:

Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation NC42 - a light creme base foundation that comes in a round compact shape. I love the creaminess of this product - perfect for my dry skin

190 Brush to apply the foundation, i know i know - i probably could've saved and gotten a similar brush somewhere else (like elf or sonia kushik) but honestly, its getting tougher and tougher for me to shop and do errands so i just saved myself the hassle and got it

Satin Powder Blush in FLeur Power - i wanted Enigma to show me how to use blush without erasing the foundation i just put on my face. i didn't want to just cover up the redness on my cheeks only to make my cheeks red again with the blush....

Frost creme color base in Hush - this is by far my most favorite product - i asked enigma how to get that dewy look that celebrities have right above their cheek bone and she suggested this product. she applied it above my cheek bones, above the blush i just applied, she put a dab down the center of my nose, right underneath the center of my bottom lip, and then .along the top of my eye brows. It definitelybrightened my face. I recommend this product for sure

Dazzleglass lipgloss in Steppin Out - love this color, its a glittery pink color that i would've NEVER picked out and tried on me and i love it. I'm up to 3 MAC glosses now, yey. My first 2 are Beaux which is a neutral, almost, copper color and Oversexed which is a light red color that just gives my lips a tinge of red color. So, i'm happy to add pink to my collection.

Eye shadow pot in woodwinked - and finally, i asked for a suggestion for an everyday eye color and Enigma suggested this color for the lower lid and shroom for the top (this i had already - so technically i saved a little bit :) )

I can't even explain how happy i am with this purchase. I even had the urge to go back to MAC yesterday and get another lipgloss, but i held myself back. This has to satisfy my craving for awhile - at least a month - i hope.