One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.

Wordless Wednesday: Here's One Big Boy Who Is Ready for the World!

Ready for the world

My son turned two last week. However, it seems like he was born yesterday. I know people say that all of the time. It's true though.
Every time I hug him, change his diaper, or kiss him, it feels like I am kissing my brand new baby. Then, there are other moments like the one captured above when he demonstrates such quiet strength and confidence that make clear that he has become a big boy and is becoming a little man.

I'm not sure that I am ready!!!

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