So it looks like Disney World has made a major change to to refillable mugs.....

Let me start over, at the Disney World Resorts there is this cool program where you pay a flat fee for your stay and you get a refillable mug that you can fill with Coke products, coffee and tea at your resort. These don't work at the parks however, you can resort hop and refill at any resort during your stay. There is a cute Disney design and different mug tops so everyone can get their favorite color. It also makes a great souvenir to bring home.

I personally am happy about the change because wait for it...... The mugs will fit in stroller cup holders!!!!! Woo Hoo!!! That makes this mommy's life a lot easier while walking around the resort.

What are your thoughts???

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......

I can't even begin to tell you all how excited we are. I just got off the phone from booking our vacation to Walt Disney World!!!!!!

So a bit of background first, when I was little we took trips to Disney World all the time. Then when the hubby and I were dating we took our first "big" trip to Disney World together. I talked him into it cause I was a cast member at the time and we got huge discounts on the hotel and I was able to sign us in. His argument was I grew up by Disneyland why do I want to fly to Florida to go there? Well once there his tune changed greatly and we had a fantastic time.

This however, is our first family vacation there with our 3 littles. I am beyond over the moon excited and have been doing research and booking reservations and figuring out the magic bands. Are you all ready to get planning with me???




Helping mommy plan our vacation for great info for preschoolers and toddlers visit www.disneyworld.com/littleones there is a wealth of info on special places in the parks for them.

One of my favorite kiddo meal time products is RePlay plates, bowls, sippy cups and spoons. The plates are a perfect size for little meals, nothing touches and its heavy enough that it stays in place.

Sippy cups and I have a love hate relationship. They either leak or are difficult to clean or the babies hate them. The RePlay sippy cup is great for any age, super easy to clean and doesn't leak. I can't even begin to share with you with my 3 kids how many times I have given one of my kids a cup full of juice, milk or water and seconds later they are crying because its all over them and the floor, then I shed a tear.

The colors are bright and there is a wide variety so favorite colors can be picked out so fights will be kept to a minimum.

So 2016 has been a bit of a rocky start for our family however we have jumped all the hurdles of us all getting super sick, my baby ending up in CHOC again for a week and the husband broke his ankle and needed surgery. But we all still have smiles on our faces and love in our hearts. I am so excited, we are getting the house ready for spring/summer and have started some home improvement projects to make the house look fresh and nice. I am also in the process planning my 2 boys birthdays one in May and the other in June..... I know CRAZY Lady here.

My big news is I have become a MomCo Play Date Hostess!!!!  MomCo is an amazing app that you need to download, its a great way to meet local moms, find out tips and local events and playdates in your area.

     http://momcoapp.com

Check back to see some of our fun playdates with the kiddos.

XOXO,
Misty

Not just a Mommy.....

A lot has been happening in the last few months. First off I decided to do a little more for me. Don't get me wrong I love and adore my 3 kiddos and husband however being a stay at home mom is hard work. I found myself pushing things that I wanted to do to make me happy further and further down on my list of Things To Do.

After having my 3rd little trouble maker in June I had a long talk with my husband and found that I was sad that we just had our last baby and I was sad that I felt like I was loosing myself, I chalked it up to hormones and said be gone with it. Well the thought of having more kids were those darn hormones cause I now feel very complete with our family of 5. But the loosing myself still bothered me, I always worked since the age of 16 cause I loved my independence and I had every intention of going back to work after we had our first, then I saw my little princess and could not imagine the thought of not being at home with her. Everyday I thank God for how blessed we are that I can stay home but I still felt the nagging that I had to do something for me.

In the last few months I have done the following and am very happy to say I feel a lot better.

1.) I started this blog
2.) I actually went out to a girls brunch yesterday, I know moms gone wild..... over here
3.) I signed up to be an independent stylist with Stella and Dot

I found that by doing things for myself big or small it made me a better mommy and wife. Please feel free to comment I know I am not the only one who felt this way. I better go to bed a little guy will be crying for mommy in a few hours for his late night bottle. I have to admit as much as I love my sleep I cherish those middle of the night cuddles and smiles that are just for me.

Well fall is here. Tomorrow is October 1st and I feel like the official beginning of the holiday season. Now if only mother nature felt the same way and sent some cool weather our way, I am very over 90 degrees in Southern California. Anyway, I LOVE the holidays and do everything and anything with my kiddos to celebrate the season. 

One thing that we feel very strongly as a family is teaching our children to give back. We are very blessed in so many ways and I do not ever want to take that for granted. One event we look forward to is the CHOC Walk (Children's Hospital of Orange County). The walk is on October 11 and covers three miles throughout the Disneyland Resort. This year is its 25th year!!!! The walk has raised millions of dollars and is a wonderful experience. Last year was our first year, we met an amazing family at our daughters preschool and joined Team Kyle Lee with them. Tears were brought to my eyes to see all of the support in the very early morning hours. 

Little did I know that about a year later our family would experience CHOC and put our little 3 week old into their hands when he spiked a 103.5 fever. It was our 3rd little guy and Jason and I felt pretty confident at the whole parenting thing.... well..... at 5pm on a Monday I noticed that we had a warm baby who was getting hotter by the minute. Of course everything happens after hours and after a frantic call to the doctor I was on my way to the ER while my husband stayed at home with the older two. Our ER trip turned into a week long stay of tests, medicine and fluids. To see your little helpless baby laying in a crib so sick and then to know that your two older kids are at home needing mommy was a feeling of complete and total helplessness that I cannot even begin to explain. Thank goodness for a loving husband who's an amazing daddy and a support system of family and friends that was there for us. In the hospital I found support that I never thought I'd find in the nurses and doctors. Each and every one of them handled my baby like he was their own. They were gentle, loving and patient. They asked me how I was holding up and feeling and they were never too busy to stop and listen if I needed to talk. We now have a chubby 3 month old who's smiling, cooing and trying to hard to sit up and be big like his sister and brother. I will never be able to express my thanks to the nurses and doctors that work so hard to take care of children and families in need. This is my families way to rally, fundraise and get up at the crack of dawn to walk thru the Happiest Place on Earth. 

Please take a quick minute to check out how you can help a charity in your area and lets teach our children to be kind, loving and compassionate. 

http://choc.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1110&pg=entry

WHEW.......

Took a long weekend off and went to Arizona to visit with some fabulous family friends. Our 3 kiddos had a fantastic time playing, swimming and just being kids and my 4th child... aka... my husband was with his dudes and had tons of fun also.