Today is Working Moms Connect on Kellys Korner Blog.

I really like to meet and connect with other Moms who work outside the home.  Sometimes I feel like I am the only working Mama on the planet and everyone else has the luxury of staying at home. 

I know that’s not true though! 

Everyone does the best they can for their families and I’m doing what is best for mine.

I love my job and the Lord has blessed me with a job I really enjoy going to each day.  I have made lots of friends and I like having the social interaction.  I work 8-5 at a bank and I’ve been here for about 4 1/2 years now.  I love it!

The best part is the end of each day.  I look forward to picking up my boy and seeing his smiley face when he sees me walk through the door.  “Mama Mama!!!”

We also are blessed that my mother/father/sister in law watch Connor each day and it’s family.  I know he’s building great relationships with family members and he loves spending each day with his BFF Ellie (my niece). 

DFW traffic is awful.  I have to say it’s something I dread every.single.day.  But again- it’s just something you get used to and it becomes day to day life.  Sometimes we have meltdowns in the car.  I do the best I can without my head popping off! Ha ha! 

I’ve found that the classical music station is very relaxing and also calms Connor down.

I also always carry cookies and crackers in the car so he has something to munch on.

As you all know if you read my blog…..I am a crack addict.  AKA=Starbucks addict.

I know this is a horrible, expensive habit.  But it gets me through my day and I adore the new Valentines day cups that just came out! Cute eh???

Mama needs coffee to function. DAILY. 

I’ve almost thought about changing my blog name to “Java Mama”

Thoughts????

 My computer at work….a constant reminder of how my booger has grown.  I adore him.

God has blessed me in so many ways.  A question I often get : “Don’t you feel like you are missing out on things with Connor?”  I don’t feel like I am missing out, I feel like I treasure our time that much more.  I’m able to contribute to our family finances and I feel good about that.  We don’t have to live paycheck to paycheck and can take vacations and contribute to a savings account.  I know that what I am doing now will effect our future later on.  And Connor boy always knows I am his Mama and I love him no matter what!

I participated in a fall blog swap a couple weeks ago with Kodi.  My partner was Ashley…I think her blog is private though (sad face)  She got me some awesome goodies….

• A Pumpkin Caramel Latte candle – It smells so good I want to lick it!
• A Starbucks gift card
• And some OPI nail polish called “Espresso your style”

We went to Super Target & got groceries.  I found Connor playing in the toilet water & also standing in the shower with all his clothes on……..under the running water!  Wardrobe change!

Fun times I tell ya!

He loves loves LOVES to waller in our bed.  He just drowns in all the pillows and bounces all around.  It really is one of his favorite things to do EVER.

Tonight my co-worker and friend Kindra and I attended a blog event at THee.  It’s the cutest little shop in Dallas.  They invited a bunch of local bloggers to come look around and have a meet and greet.  We had a fabulous time!

Here are a few photos from the nights events:

Kindra and I wearing a pumpkin hat

Some of my favorite things:

* Owl cutting board
* Mustache straws
* Razorback gear
* Owl tea towels

Halloween display

 Next stop was North Park Mall.  Niki and I are obsessed with paper stores.  They have the coolest cards, paper, and doo-dads.  I am also in ♥ with Niki’s camera bag….maybe someday I can get a Kelly Moore bag for myself.  Considering I just dropped my new camera and broke my lens filter I think it would be a good idea.  I love these bags because they are so stylish and look like a fashionable purse, but it’s a camera bag!

While I was out on Saturday Terence took Connor to get a hair cut (above left) and to Chick-fil-a.  I’m glad they had some good Father/Son bonding time.  Everyone thinks they look just alike…..he’s my kid too yo!  We also made another trip to Breadwinners Cafe (the one in Plano) for brunch again on Sunday. I was craving those pancakes & Connor and Terence got to enjoy it with me this time!

I have decided that when I get home from work it’s going to be family time and not computer/phone time.  Honestly- I’ve been neglecting spending time with my family and doing the things that matter most to me in order to catch up on blogs or check Facebook/Twitter statuses….and that ain’t right ya’ll!  When I get home from work I should not walk in and get on the computer right away, and there is no reason I need to check my phone 100 times day while I’m in the car, at work, or sitting there watching TV.  It’s not the person I want to become….I want to TALK and not text, if someone really wants to reach me or talk to me they know where to find me.  I have found myself lately ignoring those who matter most.  Terence and I will be in the car and he’ll be carrying on a conversation and I won’t hear an actual word he says!  He shouldn’t have to compete for my attention with my phone and the computer…..so I will keep my blog,Twitter, Facebook…..as long as it doesn’t interfere with my family life.  They are what is important to me and every now and then I need to be reminded of that and realize that even in this digital world we are living in….my “real” life is what matters most.

xoxo Becky

The is my explosion of makeup.  Some stuff I haven’t even worn in months!  I have several things I like and then there are things I only use on occasion. 

And then there is the twisted and knotted up cords for all my curling irons.  My hair is very curly and I usually straighten it or go over it with a big rod curling iron.  I love my Ginalli iron too for days I want to wear it wavy.  Options! Options!