Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated 13 years of marriage and 16 years of life together. We began dating in college and got married on our anniversary in my hometown area the summer after we graduated. It was nearly 120 degrees. My legs were sweating in my wedding dress, and our wedding pictures include us … Continue reading 13 Years of Marriage
Planning for 2022: Goals and Habits
I have been enjoying the process of planning for 2022 and thinking of my goals and habits. Goals I have yet to break these goals down into concrete steps, but look forward to doing so in my planner soon! Below are my goals for 2022 by category. Family/Relationships Monthly date with my husband: As two … Continue reading Planning for 2022: Goals and Habits
At the Crossroad of Joy and Grief
The holidays, especially motherhood during the holidays, have shown me that joy and grief can truly coexist. There’s something about being gathered on the ground with my sons in a mess of paper and boxes, laughter and smiles filling the room, that tugged on my heart for the 4th little Rodriguez that should be here. … Continue reading At the Crossroad of Joy and Grief
The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later
"We need to admit you tonight. Is there someone here with you?" "Wait, why?" "Because, mama, at this point, he's safer out of you than in you." Talk about shock! I struggled with high blood pressure the last month of my pregnancy. That day, I was running some very high readings, and my husband begged … Continue reading The Miracle of Matthew: One Year Later