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When mommy works late...

Monday, May 23, 2016

(Bilingual - en español)

There's no denying it's hard to work late because I miss our little girl so much, but there are some benefits - really!

You see, when I work late, my husband gets the opportunity to bond with her even more, and it's absolutely precious.

As parents, it's very important that our baby girl knows early on that she can count on us. Regardless of how hectic our days are, we want her to know we're still there for her.  Some days she may not have both of us playing with her in the living room, showering her with kisses and giving her undivided attention, but she will always have at least one of us.

So when I work late, I know she's in the best hands she can be with her daddy, and I can already see a special bond between them.

In love with daddy!
Sometimes he'll take her to Costco or Harbor Freights (Paul's favorite stores).  Other times, he'll take her to the park or just watch football with her at home.  Last week, they went to buy groceries and then Vida spent the afternoon outside watching her dad smoke salmon, which by the way was delicious! I'm working on convincing him to do a video tutorial because he's a pro!

Kicking it at Sprouts
Regardless of how they spend their evenings when I'm at work, there's no doubt Vida enjoys every minute she gets with her dad - just look at that face!

Plus, I absolutely adore the photo updates I get from my husband when he's out and about with Vida. 



Long days at work will never be easy but getting photos like these fill my heart with joy.  How do you guys manage when you work late?  I'd love to hear from fellow working moms OR dads!  

(En español)

No hay duda que es muy difícil trabajar hasta tarde porque extraño demasiado a mi pequeña niña, pero hay que ver siempre el lado positivo.

Cuando tengo que trabajar hasta tarde debido a eventos o juntas, mi esposo tiene la oportunidad de fortalecer aún más su relación con nuestra hija.

Como padres es muy importante que Vida sepa desde temprana edad que siempre puede contar con nosotros.  Independientemente de lo ocupados que estemos, queremos que sepa que aún estamos ahí para ella. Algunos días no podrá tenernos a los dos presentes jugando con ella y dándole toda nuestra atención, pero siempre tendrá al menos uno de nosotros.

Así que cuando yo trabajo hasta tarde sé que está en las mejores manos posible con su papa, y me alegra mucho ver como florece la relación entre ellos dos.

A veces, mientras yo trabajo, la lleva a Costco o Harbor Freights (sus tiendas favoritas).  Otras veces, se pasan las tardes en el parque o en casa viendo futbol americano.  Por ejemplo, la semana pasada fueron a comprar el mandado para la semana y luego pasaron la tarde afuera preparando salmón a fuego lento.

No importa como pasen el tiempo, no cabe duda que Vida disfruta de cada minuto que pasa con su papa – ¡su carita lo dice todo!

Aparte, me encanta las fotos que me manda mi esposo cuando se andan paseando.

Tal vez nunca sea fácil trabajar días tan largos, pero me llena el corazón de alegría cada vez que recibo fotos y veo que se la están pasando muy bien juntos.  

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Enjoying the Journey to Parenthood

Thursday, April 2, 2015


This summer my husband and I will be welcoming a beautiful baby girl! And as much as we want her to be here already, we are truly enjoying the journey because these are nine special months we want to treasure as much as possible.


So here are a few things Paul and I have done to enjoy our time as expecting parents.

Celebrate!
I'll never forget the day we had our first ultrasound.  Soon as we left the doctor's office, we treated ourselves to lunch at Perry's Steakhouse.  Not saying it was a huge celebration, but it was all we could do on a Friday during lunch before heading back to work.  But trust me, we'll never forget that lunch as it officially marked the beginning of a new and wonderful chapter in our lives.

Go on dates to baby-friendly places
Rather than looking for hip bars Downtown or hitting the best happy hours around, we now seek restaurants with nice, outdoor patios and family-friendly settings we can envision bringing Baby Coffman to this summer.  Crisp in the Heights, for example, is ideal for a Sunday brunch after church.  It offers a cozy patio, lots of shade and the most delicious sage sausage and provolone hashbrowns.

We've also picked Barnaby's Cafe off Shepherd as a future Coffman family outing for their delicious breakfast menu which includes fresh, hand-squeezed orange juice and my all-time favorite 'green eggs', plus they allow dogs on the patio!  You can't beat that!  Just make sure to get there before 10 a.m. to beat the long wait.

Plan a BabyMoon
Whether it's a whole week in the Caribbean or a weekend at a bed & breakfast, it doesn't matter just get away with your husband and disconnect for a few hours or days.  As for us, we look forward to a weekend at a beautiful resort in the Texas Hill Country next month!

Have a gender-reveal party
My mom threw us the most amazing gender-reveal party back in the Rio Grande Valley (my sweet hometown) in February, and it was just amazing!  Lots of family joined us as we eagerly awaited to open the huge box that would reveal the gender of Baby Coffman.





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How do you know he's a keeper?

Monday, September 29, 2014


I ran into this post last week, and it got me thinking about the characteristics of my now-husband, and how I quickly knew I wanted to keep him forever.

1.  He treats my parents with utmost respect.  When he first met them, he didn't know a single word in Spanish, nor did my parents in English, but through the years Paul has gone above and beyond to show them the gentleman he is, how much he cares for me, and how appreciative he is to be part of the family.



2.  He treats my friends like his own.  He is genuine and fun, and always there to lend a helping hand, whether it's for his friends or mine.

3.  He loves dogs.  I knew whoever I married had to love my dog just as much as I did -- nonnegotiable.  Not only does he love my dog, but also Ruckus who joined our family last fall.


4.  He is an amazing cook.  He can cook just about anything, but no one comes close to him when it comes to cooking steaks and smoking brisket!

5.  He plans for the future.  While you can't predict the future, you can sure plan for it financially, and my husband has done that to a T.

6.  He takes responsibility for his actions.  He'll never whine or complain, nor will he blame anyone else for anything that happens to him.  He holds himself accountable for every action he takes and it's consequences, and for that I admire him.

7.  He supports my every dream and ambition - From winning my first Lone Star Emmy to my dreams of writing a book and opening my own PR firm, he supports me in all AND cheers me on.



8.  He knows how to dance! Luckily I discovered his great dancing moves the first night I met him, and danced to 'Shout'.

9.  He knows how to make me laugh every day. - Even if I'm in tears or ready to pull my hair after a stressful day, he always manages to make me burst out in laughter.



10.  He loves me and all my little quirks.  I tend to make up my own words (fuzzy, shiznay, mother-A), and dance whether anyone is looking or not, and I refuse to mix flavors when I eat, among a few other quirks.  But he loves me just like that, lucky me!





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