04 | BEAUTY CART

In my last post I shared that Sundays are just for me to chill and relax. I work 6 days out of the week and other than the help and support from Joe, we manage to keep the home clutter free and clean. It took a lot of time, and a lot of letting go of things that no longer worked for us. I donated all of the clothing that Adrian outgrew, and I do this whenever he outgrows his things. There are no plans of having another child, but I still have the clothing and items that mean a lot me. Like, his coming home sleeper, a few pairs of shoes and things like that. The same was done with my clothing and shoes. I cant forget about makeup! The amount of makeup that I got rid of made me proud! Now the items that I own, I use! And that is the point. Why have palettes and palettes and never use them? Waste.

One of the last things that must be purged is my office’s closet. Its where I keep my seasonal shoes, and jackets, and handbags. Amongst other things. But it’ll get done. Until then, I tackled the smaller closet that is next to the main floor’s bathroom (our home has two full baths, one on each floor) which is where my makeup trunk was being stored, and some other beauty items of mine.

I decided to hit up my local Michael’s arts and crafts store and purchase this cart that I’ve been eyeing for years now! I originally discovered a similar cart I Ikea when my good friend Valeria and I went. She went there specifically for this cart and I fell in love. I don’t know why I didn’t get it then? But, its mine now. And in a cute color!

Rose gold! I’ll admit that when I set foot inside of the store, my mind was set on the mint green color. BUT my gut insisted that I opt for this one. And I am glad that I did because…

My makeup trunk and the cart were meant to be together : ) These were the items that I had to relocate from the close to the cart:

Top level is my makeup trunk, second level is where the palettes that didn’t make it into the trunk belong, the blue makeup bag is where my everyday makeup brushes are. The third level is where I have my essential oils and room spray and pretty faux flowers gifted to me by Valeria : )

This makes things easier for me. I keep it in my office which is next to the bathroom, and wheel it in and out when I need it. Practical and visual stimulation lol.

Love and light, Cin.

03 | NEAR AND DEAR

Have I ever mentioned how much I am still not a fan of the Winter weather and the cold windy nights, and frosty morning that come with it? I haven’t? Well, I don’t! With that out of the way…

How are you? I am okay, wearing a long pajama pant and sweater, and my warm furry slippers. Its a must. Its Sunday, and Sundays are my “Do nothing, go nowhere” days. I’m usually at home relaxing (I never leave chores for Sundays) and just napping if I feel like it. Its MY day. Me time for us all in this household. Both Joe and I help Adrian with his Homework assignments and are working on getting him into the habit of doing his assignments on Friday evening and enjoy the weekend. We have him work on some educational things throughout the weekend. Like, practicing his reading words and numbers. I don’t want him to grow up used to procrastinating, which Is something that I became a pro at throughout my years. I do less of that these days, and its refreshing. Just take baby steps. Make realistic lists, and work at them! Keep them where the entire household can see them and hold each other accountable.

Taking things back to Friday, it was a nice day. Adrian’s elementary school hosted a ‘Near and Dear Dance,’ for the children and their special someone in their lives. Adrian and I went together. We both wore dressy casual attire and had a great time! It was nice to see him dancing and playing with his classmates. Also got to take some pictures of him and those friends. I might be a bit biased, but my son has some nice dance moves. He even impressed and put many smiles on other people’s faces. I also loved how although he was off with his friends, he was still aware that I was around and he knew not to leave the Gym area without me. His friends would run out and go to the water fountain and he’d stay by the entrance (my eyes on him although he didn’t know at that time) and I felt so proud of him at that moment. And of myself for my parenting skills. It is my goal after all, to raise him in such a way that he be aware of what is expected of him, and for him to do what is right, when we are not there. I refuse to be a helicopter parent. And hey, its okay to give yourself credit when its due. Go on with ya bad self!

We had a great time, and they had a professional photogapher with a backdrop for photos and it is one picture and memory that I will cherish forever. I love you Adrian.

Love and light always, Cin.