A bunch of difficult topics this weekend! I'd love to share my thoughts on all of them but last week was extremely tough for me so I've decided to leave my brain breathe a bit and focused on topic number 4 - three photos I cannot live without.
About a decade ago, while I was on my way to work, I witnessed the most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen. I remember it vividly: the colours were warm, soft and blended in perfectly - just like in a Monet painting. That's when I thought "I wish my eyes could take pictures" since the twenty something photos taken on my Samsung Galaxy definitely didn't do it justice.
Throughout the years, I've found myself in many different situations where I had the same exact thought. However, as time went by, I realized it's not about getting that perfect photo - it's about the story behind it.
Without wasting any more time, here are the three photos I cannot live without and the reasons why:
1. Hector Salamanca
Becoming a mom is absolutely the biggest challenge I've had to face so far - from the moment I got the news to the constant cravings and discomfort for 9 months, to the contractions, pain and slight panic during Sophia's birth (and after). Still, I will forever cherish the day I finally got to hold her in my arms. Even though she looked like she was expecting another mommy 🤷🏻♀️😂
This photo is one of my favourites because it depicts her character so perfectly! She was one of the quietest babies in the hospital that day yet this is the face she greeted all hospital staff with. Her dad and I used to joke that she looked like Hector Salamanca on this photo. Let me know if you see the resemblance 😅
2. A woman who changes her hair is about to change her life." - Coco Chanel
This photo holds a very special place in my heart. It was taken on July 15th, 2018 by Sophia's dad - Miguel. It was probably the last good memory I had with him - going out for my birthday. A few days prior, I had dyed my hair red. A month later, I'd be a single mom.
I had never imagined that I'd be doing this alone. But I'm glad I stood up for myself and Sophia because in the end, it worked out for all of us. Especially Sophia who didn't have to grow up the same way I did.
3. Not a little girl anymore
The day of Sophia's daycare graduation. My mom and I were the first ones to arrive because anxiety and excitement got the best of me 😅 I remember my mom asking me if I had some Kleenex and me thinking "Why the hell would I need tissues? It's a celebration!". Then 2 minutes later, I was sobbing as Sophia was marching down towards us. All the videos taken that day by both her daycare and other parents, had me showcasing my Kim Kardashian crying face impersonation.
Jokes aside, all the tears I shed on that early June afternoon, were because I was starting to realize how fast time had passed. My cute little baby girl was not a baby anymore. She was about to embark on a new and very exciting adventure, and I was petrified to let her go in a way. But she's been proving me how ready she is day after day.
Children are truly amazing!
