The highlight of Dylan’s day at San Diego Zoo Safari Park was the 20 minute conversation he had with Zookeeper Ron about the condors and what it takes to become a zookeeper.
His love of animals was so apparent yesterday and I truly believe he will do something amazing with animals when he grows up.
When the weight of the world seems to be crumbling around you, even the smallest task can become overwhelming. This has been the story of my life for the past few weeks.
As much as I wanted to be perfect, like this rose with each petal meticulously forming around the other, I just couldn’t do it. Finding perfection and beauty in anything was damn near impossible.
I was depressed and couldn’t snap out of it.
I did my best to put on happy face and pretend that everything was OK – but inside I knew that it wasn’t.
Inside, I was screaming for someone to make the pain go away. To make the imperfections I was feeling go away.
I was tired, no exhausted. Mentally and physically exhausted. My world seemed to be spiraling out of control and the only thing I could control was how I treated myself.
I could be hard on myself and notice every single flaw. Every single petal that was not quite right. Like this pink rose with petals falling off, I was flawed.
I have gained weight and that upset me. How did I cope with this? By eating more of course. Then I could turn around and be mad at myself for eating. This I could control.
I’m not happy with my home. The clutter and chaos has taken over.
How did I cope with this?
Who needs words when you have bubbles?
Magnificent, amazing bubbles.
Bubblefest at Discovery Science Center runs now through April 22 and is a must for your family this Spring Break!
Well, I did it. I completed the #marchphotoaday challenge created by @FatMumSlim. In fact, I had so much fun that I am going to take the challenge this month too.
Here are a few of my favorites from the last half of March –
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| Day 16: Sunglasses |
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| Day 17: Green |
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| Day 21: Delicious |
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| Day 23: Moon |
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| Day 24: An Animal |
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| Day 27: Your Name |
Now to tackle the month of April.
Are you taking the #photoadayApril challenge? Give it a try – I would love to see your photos!
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail train track, hippity-hoppity Easter’s on it’s way!
Well, that isn’t exactly how the song goes. However, if you head over to Irvine Park Railroad that is the song you will be singing. It’s springtime and the park is filled with flowers, bunnies, chicks, and your favorite bunny of all is visiting to wish you a Happy Easter.
In true Irvine Park Railroad fashion, there is something for everyone … games, bounce house, cookies, hay rides, train rides, and an Easter egg hunt .. Oh my!
Life with Dylan 