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Hi! I'm Rebecca! Welcome to my blog where we sit down with a steaming (or cold...since we have kids and it's been sitting on the counter for the last hour) cup of coffee and discuss the ups and downs, joys, and difficulties of motherhood. So glad you have dropped by! Read More…

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Nothing prepares you heart as a parent to see your child in a hospital bed connected to monitors and machines. ⠀
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This past weekend we took Samuel to the ER because he was running a fever and as such a little baby it was necessary to take all the precautions to make sure nothing serious was going on in his little body. He was admitted to the hospital for observation while we awaited test results. Thankfully with all the blood work and tests they ran it was determined that he has no infections, but a nasty virus like the rest of us have had. We are all so ready for spring and an end to this terrible cold and flu season!⠀
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Praising God that it was nothing more serious and praying for his continued recovery. We are now back home and he has been eating and sleeping like a champ and we are extremely thankful for God's goodness and care for our children.⠀
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My heart aches for those families who do not get to leave the hospital so soon or who receive news that tests have shown a more serious problem. I have only experienced a small portion of what you are going through. My prayers are with you as you walk that difficult road with your little one, as you cry out asking "why", or as you wish you could take all the pain and sickness upon yourself so that your little one could be well. May God strengthen your hearts and grant you peace and joy that only He can give. If there is anything that I or my family can do to help in your journey, whether prayer or a hot meal or hug if you are nearby, than please reach out and know that you are not alone. ❤️

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The past two weeks have flown by! We are so thankful and in love with the newest addition to our family! ❤️ Samuel Jose Morales was born February 2, 2020. He weighed 8lbs 7oz. and was 21 in long.
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So far, he has been a great eater and sleeper, which is a huge answer to Mama's prayers considering the struggles we had with his big brother. He is already back up to birth weight, so the pediatrician said he can go one stretch of 4-5 hours of sleep between feedings! 🙌🏻
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Caleb definitely struggled at first with sharing his mami and papi, but has been much better the past few days. Yesterday in the car on the way to church he even asked to hold baby's hand as they rode in their car seats 🥰
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Even with the learning curve of how to parent a toddler and a newborn, combatting lack of sleep, and sickness, we are blessed beyond measure! Ever thankful for God's strength and grace ❤️
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1st pregnancy going into labor and postpartum made me nervous and excited!⠀
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This time around...I'm feeling a lot more anxious. Maybe because labor went a lot longer and harder than expected, breastfeeding caused more tears and pain than loving, connective moments, and the surge of hormones caused me to struggle with postpartum depression. ⠀
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Unfortunately, the anxiety can lessen the excitement this second pregnancy, which is why I started off the year with a Bible study about battling those feelings with truths from God's word. I can't tell you how each day was a balm to my soul.⠀
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I'm excited to start digging in now to the book of Colossians and build upon the previous study by learning about my Jesus and what it means to live a life rooted in Him.⠀
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I would love to give someone their choice of Bible study to help you overcome a battle you are facing or study a topic you've been wanting to learn. ⠀
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To enter the giveaway all you need to do is be following me, like this post, and in the comments tag a friend you think my be interested in one of these studies ❤️⠀
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Winner will be picked tomorrow night (as long as I'm not in labor 😄).⠀
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It's Friday! 🎉⠀
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Going over to my brother's apartment for dinner...so thankful for @sarah_beth_merrill97 for cooking...because this mama has no desire to do so 😅⠀
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Other plans for the weekend include having a baby, I hope!!! Caleb came a week late, and I would really like to not repeat that...⠀
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What are you planning to do this weekend?⠀
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These two boys ❤️ Soon to be three!

They are my everything.

Though every moment might not be sunshine and roses, I wouldn't change a thing.

The sleepless nights.
The tantrums.
The endless laundry.
...and endless dishes.
The ever-to-full to-do list.
Some days, it just seems like too much.

And it is.

But, it all depends on the point of view.

There are moms and wives wishing for that extra place setting around the table.

That extra sock that has no match.

The sleepless night caused because little one misses being with mama.

Those little fists clenched, but that relax when engulfed with a hug.

The extra trips to the store for forgotten school supplies or items for hubbies lunch.

The sleepless nights, laundry, dishes, cries, and endless to-do lists are there because there is too much... too much to LOVE.

And all those "too much-es" are because of those dear ones whom are hearts would sorely miss, should they no longer be there one day.

So mama, enjoy it, embrace it...every bit of the too much.
Because it means you have so much to love ❤️

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Confession...2019 was pretty stagnant when it came to personal growth or sanctification. My goal = SURVIVE.

My day would start off in a hurry and I would feel out of sorts, in a rush, and grumpy. I felt I didn't have time to make a healthy breakfast, but then I would be hungry and cranky...and NEED coffee. So, I would always find myself at the nearest Starbucks fueling myself with overly expensive coffee and indulgentpiece of coffee cake - 3 times a week.⠀
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$8.53, 3 times a week = $1,330.68 a year! 😳
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IF I were to do this EVERY DAY (some do, you know) = $3,113.45! 🤯
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2020 - I decided to change, to improve my self-discipline and pursue the best version of me so that I can better glorify God with my life. My goal now = THRIVE!
My mornings now:
* Up at 5 am⠀
* Devotions⠀
* Gratitude and Affirmations * Workout⠀
* Time with my little boy before work
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Instead of my expensive coffee and sugary coffee cake I'm now fueling my body with superfoods that are giving me the energy and nutrients my body needs AND keeping me full - for $3.98 a day = $1,451.11/year - compare that to Starbucks!

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That amount isn't just a yummy shake that keeps me from drinking sugar-overloaded coffee...it also includes:⠀
* Access to 1,000's of workouts I can do from wherever and whenever
* A nutrition plan
* Accountability group
* AND a personal health coach

I am spending LESS taking care of my body, changing my mindset, engaging in personal development than I was fueling myself with sugar and caffeine *and feeling miserable*. Healthy - doesn't need to be complicated or expensive! My family and those I seek to serve and love deserve the best I can give them...and a healthy me can do that!

Don't let excuses get in the way of being a better YOU!

Ready to ACTUALLY make those changes you've been promising to yourself loved ones, and feel better, more confident, and more capable to fulfill the God-given tasks you have to do each day?

Well, I'm opening up spots for my February
Challenge Group that includes all of amazing goodies mentioned above!

Spots are limited, so if any of this interests you than send me a message and I will get you the info for the group!

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Happy 30th Birthday to my most favorite person! Thank you for all the happiness you add to my life. I can't imagine what life would be like without your constant encouragement, love and craziness 😉 The boys and I are blessed that you are ours ❤️⠀
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The virtuoso ❤️ Thankful that Caleb gets a chance to grow up surrounded by music. Both Jose and I come from families where music was an important part of everyday life and worship and I want the same for him and his siblings.

And he is...he's surrounded by musical aunts and uncles. His Papi enjoys taking out his guitar and playing for him and I love our bedtime routine where I sing to him before sleeping. He is there every week in our rehearsals for church, learning the importance of preparing our best for worship.
I'm thankful for the love and appreciation my parents instilled in me for music and I pray I can do the same for my children.

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Did you know that only 4/10 people feel like they've found their calling in life? That means there are another 6 out of those 10 people who are still wandering around, wondering what they will become.⠀
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This was me.⠀
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I was felling a little lost...wandering around, with dreams and a desire for change but too fearful to do anything about it. Going through the motions of what I thought I was called to do...but thinking, there must be something more.⠀
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There is!⠀
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We have been called for a purpose. AND we have been given the tools we need in order to fulfill that purpose! ❤️
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Every day is a new opportunity to stop letting life control you and put your faith in the One who is bigger than everything in your life. We can doubt and belittle our dreams, but at the end of the day, you only have ONE life. Love it and live it to the fullest! ✨⠀
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What do you want?⠀
Who do you want to become?⠀
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Joy is a decision.⠀
Passion is a calling.⠀
Change is inevitable.⠀
You have been given the power to decide.⠀
You have the power to fight back against limiting beliefs that stand between you and your best self.⠀
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I just wanted to share these thoughts, because truthfully...I care!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This year I've chosen to do something about my complacency, and now there are no more #sundayscaries or #mondayblues. I'm loving what I do to reach those dreams I have. I am invigorated and revitalized every new week, filled with expectancy and excitement. And what I call "work" really feels like the greatest gift in the world.⠀
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Now the real question is -- why haven't you joined me yet? What is holding you back?

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