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 and tak

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 loves to dance (

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 others in all they do,  think ab

     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, the ocean , all the mermazing things around me everyday i

      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 what if

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 gods creations.  It wil