Momma

imagination and bouncing curls,
The little girl once on your lap,
Now resides in your heart.
I've traded my Barbies,
And now play house in reality.
I look at my little girls,
As you looked at me.
Such beauty and innocence,
In front of us.
You raised me to be strong,
And I am.
Your taught me wisdom,
And I've grown to learn it.
we've climbed mountains together,
As I will with them.
And I will watch with somber advice,
Them learn and grow.
We pray wiser,
Than we ourselves were.
This love,
Is unshakable.
This friendship,
Irreplaceable.
You are and always will be,
My momma.
I pray every day to leave a fullness,
In their hearts,
As you have mine.
The difference between then and now,
Is I see the world through your eyes.
The love and struggles that are motherhood,
And it is by far the hardest,
Most beautiful thing we could ever face.

Nocemberary

Nocemberary: the name ive devised when time is going by so quickly you cannot keep track so the months mold together, thus November,December, and January. LOL Hey everyone!! hope your doing good, already time for the holidays to begin this next week (if you  celebrate them) For me it begins the time of running around like a chicken...well you know the rest. Today it has been so very cold here and its supposed to be  wind storm over 70 mph! hopefully its like as bad as a few years ago when the rooves were flying off   houses and giant trees were crashed down everywhere, we'd lost power wtih that storm, i dont think we want to be three blankets deep with two little ones between us tonight. but alas, come what may.

Things are alright here at our home, so far, thanks the stars we've only had a minor cold this season, and with plenty of vitamen C in our diets and sanitizing now and agian im hoping to keep it that way. The girls are growing so quickly and they both have such incredible personalities. Izy is like a little firework, big beautiful, colorful, and gives you goosebumps at times shes so amazing. Whereas Zoey is little, soulful, talkative, but all in a quieter beauty, ever just as amazing in her own ways. i am so blessed to have them, and although at times with 130 tantrums and one cranky baby all at the same time makes me go a bit grey in the hair, its all such an awesome journey. it astounds me how as a parent your supposed to be teaching them but they end up being your teacher in so many ways.

Besides tackling the hoildays and becoming 25 years old here in a few weeks, im also still trying to fit a bit of my passions in there someones, reading, writing my novel and poetry, cooking, and great coffee. Thanksgiving is coming up and i have so much to be grateful for. so much so that i have to be grartful every day of the year not just one day. so here i sit planning the grocery list and activites for that day, and so very happy to have my mom back in the picture as well. As i said, so much to be grateful for.

Hope all of you are doing well and please share some family traditions or things you alll are up to or love. i adore meeting new people especially with so many inspirational ones out there! well the wind is beginning to howl so im going to cuddle me some little ones.....brrrrrr!!!!

~Missy

What Am I? Can You Guess??

Here's tonights guess it poem, think you know what it is?? Leave your answers in the comments below!

Couches and dog houses,
To many its brought.
There's one with your name on it,
If you forgot.
Circle it, schedule it,
mark the day.
to celebrate the first one,
Send paper mache.
Some celebrate many,
Others a few.
for some none at all,
The ideas brand new.
So I'll give you advice,
It cannot be beat.
remember this time,
Or "hell hath no fury",
You may meet.

Its November????

Hey everyone!
Well needless to say, we're already a good chunk into November and I swear I just finished Halloween yesterday. I'm a bit behind on my posts and guess it poems. But with newly adjusted routines for the Littles one, and things flowing better for me as well I'll be able to catch up in no time!!

Well, in a few days I'm submitting my writing to a Competition I'd LOVE to win, and in a few short weeks we'll be stuffing our Turkeys and our faces to the point of a tryptophan coma...life...is...good.

Saw some great movies over the weekend including Monsters University and Grown Ups 2...needless to say I was in tears laughing so hard with both of them. The part with the slug type monster running as fast as he possibly can and gaining maybe an inch at a time reminded me of myself at times....perhaps we're related LOL

Well nice to catch up with you all, lets gather for coffee and swords and Shields in the morning we've got an epic battle ahead of us......its Monday (cue Hollywood scream)

Heart & Soul

Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday today (if you celebrate it) I know I did. My beautiful little Dancer was so excited running from house to house. And its amazing getting to live these moments with her. She makes me feel so alive and like anything is possible. On that note,I write this for my beautiful daughters.

The excitement in her eyes,
As pure innocence takes over,
Is like a superhero's shield,
Against this worlds harsh realities.
Her smile so genuine,
and eyes so full of life.
You can nearly read her story in them.
She doesn't judge,
Never doubts,
Only believes passionately with all her heart and soul,
In this very moment.
She's not worried about
What tomorrow brings.
Only happy about what today is made of.
And when I'm with her,
Its made up of living to the fullest,
Loving with all I am,
And wishing like we'll never run out of stars.
I'm a better me,
Just in her presence alone.
She is my life,
My beating heart,
my everything.
She calls me mommy.

What Am I?

Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted the usual Guess It poems for a bit, its been a crazy week!! But good news, I'm back on track and here's todays!!

You push my buttons.
Its my job,
Though I never find it annoying.
I know just how to turn it on.
I love to go up and down,
Though I can be a mute at times.
It may seem I'm always getting lost,
But I just like to sit,
In the last place you look.
I can be fancy,
Or plain as can be.
Either way,
I live to serve.
My best friends,
Give me a charge!
I only have one pet peeve.
When I fall asleep,
You think you need to bang me
On things,
To wake me up.
You hold the power,
There in your hands.

Guess it: What Am I

Hey everyone! Well we made it to another weekend! Salude! Here's today's guess it poem :) have fun! And sending good good good, good vibrations your way. ( did ya sing the beach boys when you read that??) lol 

~Missy

I can appear anywhere in the world.

In any shape,

Just let your imagination name me.

I've triggered happy innocence and play,

Lying on the grass.

And also, 

Have formed right before,

A path so destructive,

It's hard to fathom.

Lives turned to dust.

Some people can read me, 

Apparently i can't keep a secret.

And you can guess what may happen next.

When I feel too full,

I cry.

Tear drops on the pavement, 

For you to see my heart.

I'm really only noticed,

By those living humbly enough,

To stop their time and take a look.

But if I am not above you,

I'm above someone else.

Some where else.

And I hug mountain tops for joy.

2ND Guess it, Can you??

Here's todays 2ND guess it poem,for missing those few days. Have fun, and can you guess it?? Get you're friends to start guessing with you, and if I get enough people, I may be able to start doing prizes!

I may be left.
I may be right.
I may be loose,
Or held on tight.
I bleed
For your need,
Or perhaps enjoyment.
I vary in size, shape, and type.
If made from a feather,
I'm quite the hype.
IM needed at time of inspiration,
And stall in times of need.
I speak every language.
My best friends,
truly a black page.
Waiting for a story to be told.
I may be single,
Or come in a pack.
I cannot be erased from the life I live.
I'm far too useful for that.
I'm traded,
Bitten on,
And forgotten sometimes.
But beautiful curves
Can be my specialty.

Can you guess it???

Sorry everyone for missing the last two days, its been a crazy week so far, hopefully yours hasn't :) well.....drum roll please.....here is you're guess it today, good luck, this one was a blast to write, I feel its a great lead on.... This is the first of two I'll write today to catch up. Lets see who can get both right!

An attraction,
More like a sweet addiction.
At times,
Too hot to handle.
When it touches my lips,
I'm alive.
This delicious,
Brown silk.
Over my taste buds.
It makes love to me,
In the AM.
But sometimes,
We sneak together in the afternoon.
Wicked,
Pure delight...
Held in my porcelain splender.
But most of all,
I enjoy it,
In a creamy, sweet, threesome...
With me and my NotePad.
Dirty,
Black at times.
as coal.
I ask myself,
Do I stir this?
Or does it me?

Just an Update

Hey everyone!

Hope you all are doing well. Drinking great coffee, making good memories, and banging our heads on the nearest walls in unison because tomorrow is Monday.

LOL

As for I, well things are going much much smoother and many improvements have been made that have allowed me to piece together my sanity once more, and even make progress on writing my book. That's correct, you heard me right! Progress!!! I know, I know a foreign topic to me there for a bit.

My sweet littlest one now goes to bed by 8, sleeps through the night, and her colic has improved immensely!  Thank the stars, no I mean it, if you knew how bad it got, any stars you see right now, thank them for me!

As for my other beautiful little, she now just a small session of "schooling" with me daily, introduction to the alphabet, numbers, shapes, etc....this has helped a bit with her focus. She is still very 3 and so are her tantrums.

Some days I feel I'd pay so much money for a one one meditation session on patience from Yoda to deal with a 3 year old. I can just picture it now,

"Breathe you must. Counting to 3,
Nothing it does"

But anyhoo, the schooling, schedule, and routine have helped us all and with me being able to have time to write (and catch up on The Vampire Diaries, which they just updated on Netflix, booyeah!!) This woman is much happier too!

Hope you all are enjoying the recipes, and guessing game I've been doing!

See you for coffee on the morning!

~ Missy

Can you guess it??

Here's todays Guess It poem. By far my favorite thus far. Can you guess it??

Limitless.
infinite depth,
In is greatest form.
Barely tapped into.
A blank canvas for some,
Waiting for their masterpiece.
A silent instrument for others,
Waiting for its symphony.
Lined paper for many,
With life's daily note taking.
A touch of insanity lingers in most,
Disguised marvelously as humor.
The only way to survive,
This thing called life.
Once you let someone into it,
Their footprints never truly leave.
Occasionally Sending postcards to the
Heart,
As a reminder.
it never sleeps,
And only eats...
When wisdom is served at its best.
And drinks,
When love,
Is the rarest, oldest bottle of wine.
Ready to get intoxicated,
In the depths of another.

Todays Guess It Poem!!

Here's tonights guess it poem, do you know what it is??

This beautiful half moon,
a curvation oh so bright.
For some it may come easy,
To others an enduring fight.
Once captured,
Unforgettable.
Once lost,
Truly regrettable.
A worthy line,
to catch the eye.
even appears,
On those who are shy.
So take a part of me with you,
When you see.
This life strengthened helix,
That rests upon me.

Another Simple Treat Recipe for Us Busy Moms

No Bake Cookies!!!

These are another one of my favorite treats to make and you can get the Littles involved too! Just make sure you make enough, because this batter is definitely not horrible for you to eat along the way LOL
So easy, so delicious!!!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder (or regular unsweetened cocoa powder if you can’t find dutch process)
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk (I used 1%)
1 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick oats

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan, bring sugar, cocoa powder, butter and milk to a full rolling boil.

2. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and oats. Stir well.

3. Line cookie sheets with wax paper. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto cookie sheets. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until the cookies are firm. Remove from fridge and store in an air-tight container.

Todays Guess It!!

Here's todays can you guess it poem! Have fun and post in the comments your answers. If you have any special requests or ideas you think would be great to stump people message me @: izysmomma@gmail.com and I'll come up with something!!

Here we go:

I may have passed,
But my legacy will never.
Pure passionate knowledge,
I'm not just clever.
I fought for cause
Far greater than me.
And to this day remains true,
Through most society.
I saw, not in color,
But for each of us.
I fought for the same cause,
As a wise woman one day on a bus.
So think really hard,
Do you remember me?
Perhaps you should sleep on it,
Because even I had a dream.

Can you guess it???

Every day I'm going to write a short poem about random things, inanimate objects, places, people, etc...and you can guess in the comments what it is. I love to write on the spot quirky poetry and can often do so with just a shoutout. So you can also leave me any comments you'd like me to write something quick about (only up to R rated people, it doesn't have to be Disney worthy but lets keep it generous) lol. Have fun!!!

Here's todays:

A million things in my head,
I often help people to bed.
I like to show you things that are read,
But also many that are red.
I can make you laugh,
Or make you cry.
Possibly leave you with endings,
Wondering why.
I can be large,
I can be small.
But most prefer me,
Semi tall.
I show every genre all in all.
Chaos happens most,
When I stall.
Some hang me up upon their wall.
What am I?

Some So Simple So On Mommy Schedule Recipes

I saw this recipe for home made fudge that was so simple I had to share!

Two ingredients:
Two bags semi sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Melt together in pan, transfer melted mixture to flat sheet pan with wax paper and refrigerate for a few hours. Then cut into squares!!

Right??? Add some peppermint chips around Christmas time and people will think you dedicated hours upon hours when all it really took was the length of an infant cat nap :)

Enjoy!! But not too much, don't wanna be the reason someone has to roll you around like the blueberry girl on Charlie and the chocolate factory over some amazingly simple fudge making. :)

I'll keep adding more as I find them, enjoy :)

Cheers in the morning for coffee,
~Missy o

Dulces sueños

Happy Wednesday to all,

At least we're halfway through!! And with the way this weeks going, that's an accomplishment all in itself.

Wasn't feeling very well today, I'd say under the weather but it was 55° today and I still remained at 98.6.....*cue joke drum role*

***crickets***

Alright, I can see this crowd is as lively as I am after two nights of horrible sleep and not even because of Littles!  But anyhoo....

well my hamster wheel has stopped completely so I'm gonna give it a rest hopefully. :)

Hasta mañana,
Missy

Is it just me?

Is it just me, or is this week,
Going by in the speed of creep.
I need a break, I need some space,
To figure out why I'm running in place.
It feels like all the days mold into one,
And nothings ever truly done.
Laundry, dishes its all the same, but its my time not soapy water down the drain.
every day it seems to me,
I just wake up then its already 3.
I just want to feel,
Like more then just a seed.
I want to bloom, to be something someone needs.
so now I lay my head to rest,
With the weight of the world still on my chest.
Praying for a good nights rest...
Finally.

By: M.A.Castillo

Sweet dreams

Hey everyone.
These days are going by too quickly for me to keep up with everything let alone keep my sanity as well, and a blog lol. Hope you all are doing well.

Doing alright here, the littlest ones colic was pretty bad tonight but I'm hoping that will be a war soon won, they day it eases after 4 mos, and we're at 3 now. So fingers, toes, arms, legs, and eyes crossed it eases even sooner than that.

Today is Saturday and due only to my diet coke, and a second wind from pure exhaustion, my house is all clean (not like, move the furniture and it sparkles kinda clean) but as beautifully superficially clean as it gets being a momma until you can "deep" clean.

And here I sit waiting for my second beautiful little to head off to dream land. Today is Saturday which means I finally get my one day off a week with my hubba! Say hello to cuddles and cheers to DD coffee in the morning. (waits for cheers from all my Dunkin fans out there)

Alas, she's finally and with some ballerina tip toes, I myself and heading off to dream land. Meet ya there? Maybe we'll cheers in our mansions....well until tomorrow my friends.

Cheers,
~Missy

Now I lay me down to rest,
Today kids put me to the test.
Hugs, toys, and spit up on my chest,
At least I can say I did my best.
Night night to all,
And cheers to you.
Here's another grateful day,
We made it through.

Poetry: Free

The depths of me,

Unexplored.

Inside the closet,

The graveyard of skeletons.

Monsters I'm not even sure,

I've faced.

Whether that's by choice,

Or not....I do not know.

Truth is,

I'm scared to face them,

To be eaten alive.

By myself,

Like its inevitable. 

The red eyes that peak at me,

Under the bed where I rest my mind.

The scariest beast of all of them.

I have not the courage,

But to glance at it.

And hide back under the blanket I've made,

Inside me. 

I dodge the topic.

Return the armor given to me,

For protection while I fight it.

I've refused for so many years.

But it seems the low growl is getting louder, 

These days.

Beyond the point of ignoring it. 

It's dripping fangs moist near my ears.

Finally I suit up, it's time.

Will I win?

Who knows. 

But I walk up, strong..ready.

Look into those crimson eyes and whisper....

"Forgiveness.....we finally meet in person,

Let's do this."

The blood flows,

But I'm too scared to peen my eyes to see who's it is.

I peak.

Not my own.

I walk away leaving the body, armor, and baggage I've carried now for years.

Into a light in my heart, beautiful enough to bring me to tears.

And my heart whispers,

"We're free."