Lean on me

   I recently filmed for a commercial, however I had started to loose my voice the day before the shoot from lack of sleep (little William had been waking up at 1:30, 3:30 and 5am to eat.) Thankfully, I was reminded by my dear friend of something that I too often forget..."Remember, GOD WANTS YOU TO PROSPER. You're going to do great."

  I am finally going to lay down my pride and admit it, there are days that I need to be encouraged. There are days that I haven't brushed my teeth until 1pm, my hair looks like they are in dreadlocks, my boobs are leaking through my bra, I have puke running down my back, and am running on three hours of sleep. Maybe it's because I grew up surrounded by boys that I have it engrained in my head to always "tuff it out!" Well, I'm over pretending now! I need and that extra support from my girlfriends. And possibly a strong martini from time to time! We all need to be uplifted and encouraged at some point or another, even if it's simply a hopeful text messages saying "you're doing a great job!"

     Now that I myself am a mother, I value my girls at a whole new level. They have been my saving grace and I am forever thankful for them! From buying me breastfeeding tank tops, sending me anti-nauseousness care packages from Ohio, to organizing dinners to be dropped off at our house after the baby was born. My friends have been AMAZING!  Thank you LORD for the incredible women in my life.  Thank you for surrounding me with strong and encouraging women of faith, who have reminded me on a daily basis that I am an awesome mommy.  I hope that we can continue to prosper and inspire one another on this amazing journey of motherhood.

XOXO,

TheeInspiredMommy

Summer Time Dinner Party

  One of my favorite things to do is to host dinner parties with our friends.  If you can't tell I've become obsessed with blue and white and have started a little collection from the Raleigh Flea Market and other consignment shops around town.  At the end of the night one of my girlfriends introduced us to a hysterical game called Headsup.  You can download it on to your smart phone and it will be the best dollar you've ever spent.  I've also included my go-to salad recipe that is super easy to make and very yummy.

Strawberry Fields Forever Salad:

Two heads of boston or romaine lettuce

One 1/2 quart of strawberries cut into four pieces.

6 oz. of monterey jack chesse.  Shread fresh at home.

4 oz. of pecans.  Cook for 6 minutes at 350.

Dressing: BRIANNAS' Home style Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

Pour dressing into a measuring cup and add 5 shakes of paprika and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.

  Stir and then pour on top of salad.

Enjoy! XOXO TheeInspiredMommy