Mama Life is the Best Life - by: Mermaid Mama Nicole

I’m just laying next to my sweet boy holding his hand while he naps , studying his sweet face and just everything about him , kissing his soft checks a million times and I say to myself everyday how did I get so lucky to be his mama . There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for him and I will make sure every single day that he knows just how much I love him . I love watching him grow but I’d also like to live in these beautiful moments with him forever . ( my post from feb 23, 2020)     This was my post from almost 4 years ago and I can tell you one thing motherhood in these last few years has had so many amazing moments but it has also had some crazy challenging moments too. good days or bad days I always lay next to my son and hold his hand while he sleeps and when he's asleep I talk to him every single night telling him how much I love him , I tell him he's my everything, I tell him how amazing he is , how proud of him I am , while I study his face and listen to him breathe a...

My son now is 15 months old and time is seriously just flying past me faster then ever .  Being  a mama  and taking care of my sweet boy is simply the most amazing thing in the world.  I’m a stay at home mom so I’m with my son 24/7 and don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t trade one minute of it . Some people may think stay at home moms have it easy and that we have all the time in the world to do things for ourselves , it’s actually quite the opposite we are home and with our kids 24/7 but we are teaching , feeding , playing games , cleaning up all the messes that are made all day , cooking  and much more.  It’s natural for us mamas to give , give , give .  Give ourselves to our children , husbands , family, work  and completely forget about ourselves,  all the full time working moms out there I know it’s hard for you to even set a few minutes aside as you wake up take care of your family’s needs and then rush out the door to work and come h...

Becoming a mama has made me a kid again , my son is only a year old and In this last year he has taught me so much.  I used to be so silly and goofy ALL the time and as I got older I started actually growing up . As I started having more responsibilities and the stress of life my kid like self just started changing and I really didn’t realize I had lost it until my son was born . All of a sudden I started being silly again making up goofy dances, making up all sorts of little fun songs for him , crawling around at the playground chasing him pretending that I can’t catch him ( he loves that ) .  I made up this song called “I’m the dancing turtle” along with a dance and I end up having to perform this song and dance for him when were at the store or in a restaurant , I catch people looking at me ( I mean how could you not look ).  I also made up this diaper changing song that I sing to him almost every time I change his diaper and yes even in public restrooms. My son lo...

I’m a co-sleeping and bed sharing mama and have been since the day we brought our son home from the hospital. My son Easton was born 6 weeks early and when we brought him home he was so so tiny and slept the best when he was sleeping on my chest and to be completely honest I feel the best when he's sleeping on me too. I can feel and hear him breathing so I know he's safe, and that puts my mind at ease.   When I would tell people we co-sleep and bed share I heard everything from "your making a mistake he'll never sleep in a crib" and "oh you shouldn't do that he needs to learn to sleep alone" or "your gonna spoil him, you'll be sorry later ". The list goes on and on. Being a new mama I thought oh no am I doing the wrong thing even tho I feel its the right thing?  I questioned myself as a mom and my husband said " honey your dong the right thing and your a great mom , this works for us and our son, and you know whats best for our bab...

So it's been a while since my last post I've had a lot going on.... I am now a Mermaid Mama!    I had my son Easton on october 29, 2018 he is now ten months old and is absolutly  my whole world! Its amazing how much he's changed my life in the best way , everyone told me when I was pregnant that there is no greater love and they were all so right on that . It's a love so strong there are no words big enough to describe it.   Our sweet baby boy entered this world 6 weeks early and had to spend a week in the NICU, let me just say that was the hardest most emotional week of my life. When they came in my room and told me they were discharging me without my baby I just lost it I just couldn't imagine leaving without my baby. Once discharged I went home packed a backpack with things I needed went right back to the hospital and stayed right next to him until I could bring him home with me. Only being able to hold my baby for feedings (only 20 mins each feeding ) was so ...

It's true you can be anything you want in this world but always choose to be kind.  Kindness means being Friendly , generous & considerate and this quality will truly get you far in life. Some people in this crazy world may say kindness is someone who's weak but that is simply un true. Being kind requires courage and strength.      A kind person has there eyes open and to be active when you see someone in need, for example when you see someone being hurt or bullied by someone else, to be kind means to step in or get help if the situation is a dangerous one.  It is not ok to not do anything.  You have the power to help change someones life with kindness.  Maybe you know someone thats having a bad day a simple smile or nice message could turn there whole day around and trust me its the best feeling to know you've changed their whole day and instead of it being a bad one it might just be one of the best days. Help to motivate and encourage other...

   I've always been determined to be my own boss and do what I love while making money.  It's not an easy thing to do or figure out , It took me many years to figure out how I could make a living doing what I love every single day but also make money to pay my bills and be comfortable.   I never went into mermaiding or being a hair stylist having her own little salon from home  thinking it was gonna make me rich ....I just want to make enought to support myself.  To be completly honest I wasn't sure if that was even possible.  I mean how were people gonna know about me if I didnt work for a big company ?  Would people actually call to book me ? What if they canceled ?  I have no big sign on the road advertising my business so how sucessful could i really be ?   These were all questions that went through my mind over and over and sometimes scare me.        Im still very new at this but guess what people started heari...

     Positive Mind = Positive Life ,  I woke up today and that was my first thought of the day and I'm so happy it was, its true you have to always keep a positive mind even at the hardest times in life.  Lately over the last couple weeks I feel like I've come in contact with people just radiating negativity or going out of there way to make me feel bad and there were a few days Im sad to say it worked and I came home just feeling down, not myself.  It didn't last long witin a few hours I said to myself  " Nicole what they said doesn't matter and don't let them take the positive happy energy out of you because there the ones not happy with themself ."  Then that was that and I tried not to give it anymore of my thought or time because it really doesn't matter and I wasn't about to let them win, the way I felt that day when I came home is exactly how that person was hoping I'd feel for probobly days but I didnt let that happen.    Always...

I came across this quote today " Fear isn't your enemy, but a sign post".  I love this because we all have dreams and a lot of time fear gets in the way.  For a lot of people the fear and anxiety they feel from being afraid ends up stopping them from going after there dreams so there dream just ends up turning into a daydream that never leaves their mind and because of fear that dream they would love to turn into a reality only stays a dream.   I know first hand about that because for a long time my dream was just that a dream, today my dream is a reality because I decided to not care what other people thought or said about it and told myself the people in my life that choose not to support me won't be a part of this mermazing journey I'm on.  I'm very lucky because  the ones that are my biggest supporters are my husband and family.  I'm not saying to cut out everyone that doesn't support your dream just don't let fear come in the way  of it and g...

 What are some things that have had a major impact on your life?  We have all had something happen to us in a good and positive way that has had a uplifting effect on our life, & sure we have also had things happen or even people you've allowed into your life that has also had a negative impact on you as well.     Let's think of all the positive things or people in your life that have impacted us in a wonderful way!  I've been very lucky in my life to have met some mermazing people that I know will be a part of my life always, some of these people came into my life very unexpectedly but I believe that everything happens for a reason and a higher power placed them in my life or me in there's for a reason, People you have in your life should be positive influences for you, meaning they should make you smile, bring joy in your life and not stress. Being around them should bring positivity into your life.  I know we can choose to surround ourselves w...

     I    Love the word Inspire, there are so many things that inspire me in life and on this mermagical journey I'm on.  The word inspire has different meanings to everyone and I think that's why i love it so much.  Inspire means to stimulate, motivate, encourage, energize, spark, excite, uplift and it goes on .  So what or who Inspires you in life?  I know that can be a tough question for some but take the time to really think about it, everyone is inspired by something.  Also think about who you may inspire, a friend , family member, the guy at the coffee shop, a niece or nephew. You may not realize that you probably inspire others around you but it's true. Think about who may be looking up to you for inspiration it could be a stranger you meet and were kind to and they will carry that with them and that could inspire them to do something for someone else.       For me I've always been inspired by the beach,...

      Following your dreams whatever they are can be a challenging thing to do.  Whether it be traveling the world, playing in a band, starting a business you've always dreamed of doing or getting that dream job you've always wanted.  All of us have dreams and it's so easy to just keep going through the motions of daily life, and then one day you'll wake up and wonder why you never followed those dreams of yours.  The good news is its never too late to go after what you want. If you don't at least try to make what you've always dreamed of come true you will never truly be 100% happy, trust me on this I know. It can be very scary to make a life change especially when you get comfortable , I know this because i'm doing it.  Im finally for the first time in my life making my dreams come true and I dream of that day when I can do this and only this and not have another job to go to, but at the same time its very scary cuz I think to myself  " well w...

    Mermaids have  the special gift of connection, Meaning they can connect with anyone they think about. Imagine thinking of a friend or relative who lives far away and wishing they were right there with you. When mermaids think of someone they can feel the connection with that person like their right in front of them and can also heal from a distance. They can feel if that person needs healing and can do just that. In our world we can do they same. we can connect with others on all levels even if there not close by. We as well have the power of deep connection and healing. Spiritual healing is so powerful, we all have a god we believe in and pray to, It's having that belief and faith that will help in the healing process.     I'm also a big believer in crystal healing and mediation. My meditation I call mermaid meditation... one reason is because I am a professional mermaid and before I enter the water I do a 15 - 20 min meditation to clear my mind...

    mermaidnicolelea.com    Mermaids are extremely secretive creatures. They hide from most humans afraid of being captured. I say most humans because there are some very special people in the world that mermaids choose to bond with and sometimes fall in love with.  If you are lucky enough to connect with this beautiful creature you can be sure that anything you tell a mermaid will remain a secret. Mermaids are kind, honest and trustworthy those are traits all humans should have. Have you ever told a friend something and asked them to please not tell anyone ?  but then a few days later you come to find out that they've told your whole circle of friends.  Do you remember how that made you feel? Probably pretty bad and you were most likely angry and felt you wanted to get them back.  That's not the right thing to do, when you find yourself in that situation or one like that always remember to channel your inner mermaid and stay that kind, hones...

mermaidnicolelea.com   Mermaids are good creatures they have a tremendous amount of empathy for other beings. They feel what others feel , I believe we all should be that way. Put yourself on a daily basis in someone else's shoes. Just doing or saying something kind can turn that persons day even week around, and then they may return the kindness to someone else that's in need of it.  Don't hurt anyone's feelings for any reason, even if you dislike that person  always be kind and maybe if you go out of your way and make a kind gesture,  try and help that person or get to know that person a little more. Kindness goes a long way and I promise it will rub off on others around you. I've worked for many years in the service industry waiting tables and bartending and I run into on a daily basis rude and just mean people and sometimes I feel like just breaking down and crying but I keep a smile on my face and instead of being rude back I try to make sure I'm  extra ki...

mermaidnicolelea.com   Being a mermaid isn't just swimming in a tail and entertaining people, its a way of living. What I mean by that its being the best you can be.  It,s being kind, genuine, loving, honest, helping people around you that need help and doing your part in helping protecting our earth.     Mermaids are connected and united with nature , connect yourself with the outdoors its great for your well being - go on a hike, meditate outdoors you'll be amazed how great you'll feel if you try and unite yourself with nature daily.  Have you every just danced in the rain and embraced it?  It's an incredible and freeing feeling, try it next time it rains put your umbrellas away dont worry about getting your hair and makeup wet and just walk thru , dance and sing in the rain!  make sure you take just 15 - 30 min a day doing something in nature.  bird watch, simply just sit down outside feel the earth beneath you close your eyes and listen to ...