What Day Is It?

A day late and a dollar short. I have been seeing a lot of my loved ones post the quote “stuck in-between proud of myself and I got to go harder” That didn’t resonate with me a whole lot until this morning. As I’m sitting here typing this morning's post I am able to lean into my intuition and realize it’s time for the next phase. Whatever that means or that phase holds is unknown. That’s what makes it bold and exciting, the not knowing. Sure it would be easy to jump from level to level if you knew what lies ahead. That jump wouldn’t be so scary. The free fall and then the net at the end that you make for yourself leaves you wanting more. It leaves you with this overflowing sense of achievement and self-confidence. A promise you made and kept, one that is now just the next step. The next step to the next promise, to the next achievement. 
To relate it spiritually I always refer it to as being in step with the Holy Spirit. So as I sit here and say that the net used was given by me, it was not. It is me too that is being renewed. It is these words killing my flesh letter by letter. I am merely a puppet. Trying every day to dig through the conditioning and culture of the world to find the meaning and purpose of the Lord. For me for us. As my woman’s leader in my For Her group on Wednesdays is overcome doubt with obedience. 
Lately, the meaning is just listening to the little voice of intuition that God has placed in me. The one that led me straight to him. My pastor always reminds us that God said he instilled the earning for eternity in all of our beings when creating us and the intuition we feel is just that. It’s not us, it’s Him. When you feel that tug to go or the voice to stay, rest, work, speak, do, listen to it. It’s your creator guiding you to His purpose for you which is far greater than any purpose we have ever sought after for ourselves. That knowing alone is a breath of fresh air knowing that the single most important “responsibility”|meaning of yours is to get close to your creator so that he can use you as his puppet in the overall master plan. Humbling yourself to know you’re just a piece of the puzzle but filled with enough discernment to know that without your piece the pieces around you will have a harder time finding where to go. Just your placement itself will give the pieces around you a sense of where they belong.

 

Mom Tings

Speaking of puzzles. They have become one of my favorite things to do with Harley. She’s a little young for the concept but I start everything earlier than suggested because I think it's a form of habit and habitat that if she grows up around them no matter how cognitive we believe her to be it will be a part of her habits or hobbies. Harley's super into mermaids, princesses, jellyfish, octopuses, and anything that has to do with a ball. I am going to link some puzzles for different age groups for y’all. I think these are the perfect table toppers for dinner nights either out to eat or even staying in. Fun and stimulation for the whole family!

Montessori Living 

I just recently switched Harley into her toddler bed and her potty came in today. I feel like this is another scenario where I have held my kid back. Consciously or unconsciously I have been putting off transitioning her out of the crib and potty training. Do you guys remember when she started walking and it was time to graduate to the next class at church I was waiting until the very last week until I HAD to. Or even when she was ready for a sip cup it’s funny to say though because I never thought that would be a hard thing for me to comprehend. I always anticipated the excitement that would come with watching my kid excel and don’t get me wrong that is there but like every other thing in Mother it's multifaceted. Two truths exist and those are that is exciting and it is fearful. The moments are fleeting and you know there is nothing that will ever be like it. I truly can’t explain how fulfilling motherhood is. I can’t believe our parents used to look at us in awe overflowing with love and we would shrug and smile and say “I love you too Mom” with not an ounce of understanding of the true emotion behind that statement. Montessori.. lol Harley is shining bright and finding her course and I’m just trying to be the bumpers keeping allowing her to stay the course as she rolls down the lane. That being said, Montessori has naturally been what’s best for us. 

Harley also loves her arts and crafts table that my grandmother (her Gigi) got her. I not only use this as a table for our projects and a book shelf|toy holder but she has started to have some of her meals here. I will attach a picture of how we are using it now. The best part about the table it is so versatile which is a must around here because I am always moving things around and setting them up differently for the kids. The table comes with two stools as well which is perfect for when my niece and nephew come over. 

 

Blue Light Glasses

This is a hill I am willing to die on. I am not sure about the elders in your family but Grandma had glasses thicker than the Bible and got laser eye surgery by her 50’s. I can’t even fathom the strain that our eyes are experiencing from the amount of screens we are staring at all day. I have been a customer of DIFF eyewear since 2019 and I will not have a few pairs of these lying around for me to use throughout my days. This is not an ad although it would be an honor to work with them one day. I truly love the quality consistency and function of the brand. What else could you ask for as a consumer? I'm going to link some of my favorite blue light glasses from DIFF. Here one day, in the near future I will have a code to provide for you guys but until then, follow the vision by protecting yours. Love you, mean it.  

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goodbye for now

I am going to keep this week’s blog short and sweet because well, we’re a day late and a dollar short. I have been working so hard on the brand making sure that I don’t hold it back like I am Harley. It is scaling out of its original nature since the rebrand and I am just trying to make sure that I can keep up with the quality of the vision and execute it as planned. That being said I have been able to expand the skintini team and will continue to do so. If you are interested and think you have something you want to bring to the brand and expand your resume and experience while doing so send us your resume at sds@skintini.com if you need any web design reach out to mh@skintini.com. We still need models for the next campaign so either DM “model” to our IG or send your inquiry to the emails listed above.

We love you, and you know we mean it.
xx Team skintini