My Motherhood

Today I have been away from the kids all day! And all day all I could think about is what are they doing? Is Jay Jay ok? What is Jett up to? I just missed them so so much. I often times get so overwhelmed with them. I feel like I need to just go in the room for ten minutes and just take a breath, but I can't. Or I can't wait until bed time rolls around and I'm just pushing through the day putting my son's favorite movie on or taking him to the park to make the time go by. And as I type this it makes me sad that these emotions take over at times, only sometimes because they are so sweet! How lucky am I to be their mama ! I want to stay present in these times of adventure, growth, dependency. I love them so much! It's the sweetest thing too because when I'm in my most overwhelmed moments Jay Jay, unknowingly or maybe he knows, will grab my leg and kiss me or do something so sweet that my heart just melts!  

A friend of mine posted the other day how the most challenging job she has is the most rewarding! It is so true! Motherhood is challenging, a part of you dies but yet so much more is alive and just so amazing . Everyday I have so much to be thankful for and how sweet these boys are. What they do to my heart is incomparable. I'm blessed and highly favored!  

Tonight as I hold my baby I just have a sense of joy and peace because I'm so lucky and blessed to be able to learn so much from two beautiful little souls and be loved so unconditional that even in my darkest or not the best moments they still love me so sweet and gently! Thank you God! ​

​these are definitely my lemons! 

Mama Jord ​

Pure Joy

Peaceful  

Five Curly Girl Tips to Get the Curls you Dream of!

There has been so many times that I have gotten Curl envy! I never understood why I could never get those full voluptuous curls that I would see other women have! Until I started to really pay attention and learn. It has now been over a year of no straightening my hair and testing out MANY different curly hair products. Having curly hair is really like having a part time job that takes your money instead of making you money lol! These products can get a bit pricey. Recently, I have been LOVING the way my hair has turned out so I thought I'd share a couple of things that have worked for me!

Trims

I got my first official Curly specific haircut with the Curl Dr. Shai Amiel ! He was amazing. However, that price was a bit much for a mama like me! So I found Michele in Santa Monica at the Ouidad flagship store! It really has made a difference in maintaining my curl pattern! Plus each time I go I learn something new on how to upkeep the out of the salon style!

Book an appointment with Michele! She won't disappoint! 310.393.3542

or Visit Ouidad.com and Find the closest location to you!

Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner 

 Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Oil & Curl Quencher Moisturizing Conditioner 

These are my go to ! When I do wash my hair these maintain the moisture and softness! I also deep condition once a week and do a protein treatment once a month...Ill save those details for another time!

You can purchase these two over at Ouidad.com or Ulta.com *I like using ultra because you can accrue points, get coupons, and sometimes they have free stuff when you order!

Leave-In

 Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl cream 

I use this every time I wash my hair no matter what I do to it next. Whether it is style it with more product or just by itself. This is always the base to ensure I am keeping my hair moisturized! Moisture! Moisture! Moisture! It’s Key to this curly thing!

You can Purchase this over at Ouidad or Ulta

 

The 3 Complimentary Style Products

After the leave in I put the Climate Control Humidity gel, then diffuse *which is the next tip *, Once dried I use the Clear Control pomade and finish with the Shine Glaze! My curls never looked so good! The Gel gives it hold, the pomade breaks up the “crunchy” look from the gel, and last the shine sets it off!

Diffuser

I am so mad that for 25 years of my life I never knew about the diffuser! This thing is a curly girl MUST HAVE! I bought this 10 dollar Conair attachment and it works wonders! No more leaving the house looking like a wet poodle! This is the KEY to getting that out of the salon style! 

I hope these tips and styling products help you achieve Fabulous curls! It really is an art and takes time figuring out how and what works for your hair!! If you have great tips that helped your curls please share! I would love to learn more!

xoxo

Curly Girl

Jord

The never ending question...

Two of my best friends got married recently and as I was viewing all of their AMAZING wedding photos, a few of which I posted, it made me think of the never ending questions that people always ask. For the phase in my life that question is, "Sooooooo, When are you guys going to get married?" I think I get asked this the most out of anything else when people see me. And although I don't mind, I don't know. It often times makes me think how rude of a question it really is. When people get married yes people assume but you never know when your getting married. Just because we have kids doesn't mean we should rush into getting married. I would not want to get married because I have kids. It doesn't work that way. If we aren't ready then we aren't getting married yet. I really don't mind the question because I do it too but the more I'm asked the more I realize its funny because its really none of peoples business. Literally the most random people will ask me, and Im not directing this to any one person because like I said I do it too. 

This doesn't just go for When will you get married? It goes for Whens the next baby? Or when are you having a baby? When are you getting a boyfriend? etc.

They are definitely innocent questions but should be considered because you never know what some one is going through. I think the universe read my mind because as I was typing this post, this article below popped up on my Facebook. Check it out. In summary people would ask when this woman was having a baby? It was very painful for her because she had fertility issues. These are personal questions. It was just a reminder to think twice before diving into someones life because you never know the circumstances!