Just when everything was going good...

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Informational post only.Today was not a good day from the start. It was thundering and raining. It even flooded. As I woke up this morning listening to the thundering little did i know that was not the worst of it. My son's school was not cancelled but yet test (TAKS) were postponed. I had to go to work and the roads were ugly. I did not mention I have an old Honda that sits on the floor. So I had to drive my fiance's Impala that only sits up a couple of inches from sitting on the floor too, plus i hate driving his car. He has tint and I feel as i can't see, and the body style on that car is huge. Yes, I am venting. Bare with me. I had a call today from something from my past. Wow, yes it turned my day upside down. At one point I even thought my engagement was over. You know when you try to handle something but then it gets to hard for you to handle. Well think about it like that times ten and then well I had not told my fiance. It was not a secret. It was just my problem not his. As my name says it I am very Independent. I don't like asking for help, much less being dependent on someone else. I have never had anyone to lean on being a single parent for 10 years. The more and more i tried to handle this situation that has escalated over the years, the more it got worse. I tried going about things as normal as possible at work. I could not. By 4 pm today all H-E-L-L had broke loose. My fiance was no longer taking my calls. My friend and I have nothing to say to each other. I am devasted. The school called and said there will not be any afterschool care all kids must be picked. And it is still raining outside with a threat of flooding all over again. I broke down. I cried. I remembered where I was at, finished my work, and went home. I can't control everything everyday. I can only do so much. I have lost control and now what's done is done. I picked up my son. I went home. I waited for my fiance to call or come home. He came home. We went for a walk and I realize once again why i am marrying this guy. He is my rock. The rain has now stopped at least over in my neighborhood. I realized it is ok to be a little dependent because that doesn't make me weak, or whatever I was thinking. I, independentmami, needs to be dependent just a little of her new papi. We are going to be partners and that is what partners are, and do. So as this long day is coming to an end shortly I sit here next to my papi knowing everything is better than good. The wedding is still on!!!!

March for Babies-Houston, TX 04/26/09

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Informational post only.So today we did the March for Babies. Who, Three blogger moms and their kids. Elsa @creativemom with her daughter, Anahi, Sarah @onthegomommy, mother and daughter, Celi, and myself-Alba @independentmami, my little brother, Christian, and my son, Matt. We walked for 5 miles and yes we were tired. The kids had to take breaks and of course the shoes laces would not stayed tied long enough for us to move along with the crowd. Today many families walked together. It was a beautiful day to raise awareness to the people driving by. We walked around the streets and down a bayou, and back down to the University of Houston. Personally I walked to make a difference, to raise awareness, and to teach my son we can all make a difference. It was a great day and we had a blast. This year was our first year doing the March of Dimes-March for babies but it won't be our last. Check out moments from our day. And below is more information.

It's America's favorite walking event! When you walk, you give hope to the families of babies born too soon or sick. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten our babies. We've been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.

March for Babies takes place in more than 900 communities across the country. You'll be joining
1 million people walking with their families or co-workers. Expect to run into some old friends and make new ones — and keep your eyes open for our celebrity walkers!

Family Teams are made up of friends and families walking together to celebrate or honor a baby in their lives. And many of our family teams walk in memory of a baby who didn't survive. These special teams remind everyone of the importance of our mission to help all babies be born healthy.

The March of Dimes uses your money wisely: 77% of every dollar supports research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And your funds are used to bring comfort and information to families whose baby was born too soon, or sick.

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Organic Layette Set from Pure and Little (5/1)
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Earth Day

Today is Earth day, and April is Earth month. But we live in Earth everyday so everyday we can do things to help out our planet. Here are a few tips of things I do.

For those of us who go to work, bring your own mug or cup to work. I keep a coffee mug and my Brita Nalgene bottle in a drawer at work. I also have my own plastic plate, spoon, fork, and knife at work. So i dont need to pick up some every time I grab lunch. If i bring lunch to work i bring it in reusable container that i wash after Im done and take back home. And I have encourage my co-workers to do the same.

I recycle cans. Like in school, reduce, reuse and recycle.

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April is Earth Month. What are you doing to save mother Earth? Check out Green your Decor for great ideas and great giveaways!