TRUE STORY. #gomoms

THURSDAY NIGHT SOOOOOUL TRAIN!!! I NEVER really knew what kinda mom I'd turn out to be however, I did know I would be Totally NUTS & FUN!

The Mini's are doing EXCEPTIONALLY AWESOME! Lord Lollipop is 2 & The Heiress To The Candy Empire A Whopping 3!!!

Hi Friends!!! 

Many friends who've followed all my craziness for so many years through social media often ask about the kiddos.. I thank you for asking & thinking of us and I'm super happy  to report.. They're FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! In preschool, lots of buddies, VERY creative imaginations, they're amazing at Hip Hop & Salsa Dancing, they change their names every other day and believe that Unicorns really do slide down rainbows and land in their bedroom windows while they're sleeping just to give them a kiss on the nose and wish them a good night…

Life is moving along just fine for this colorful little family. We're all doing everything in our power to LIVE a HAPPY life and we simply trust GOD'S plan for us.. Why disrupt destiny?

XoXo, Candy Girl

The Only Two Reasons I Need To Continue Working Really REALLY Hard

Of all the crazy things I've ever created, these 2 are by far, the most special to me. 

Lord Lollipop & His Big Sister, The Heiress To The Candy Empire. My passion is my family. Everything I do is simply... for them.

End of story

Love, Mom

WHATEVER! You're just jealous of my sparkly socks...

So I said to her, WHATEVER- You're obviously just jealous that I'm SOOO Skinny after having 2 babies, Stomach crampingly Funny & Every Single Husband On The Block Is Totally In LOVE With Me ( Including Yours) & Wishes They We're Married To The Chick That Runs Candy Land & Wears Sparkly Socks To Work!

Life is short, make it sweet & fun....

XOXO,

Candy Girl 

BE AN EXAMPLE...They're always watching...

40 years from now my mini Wonka babies will take over the Candy Kingdom so that their over-worked, over-stressed, overly goal oriented mother is able to retire in Boca Raton and wear giant sun hats all day!

The real message here... ( teaching my kids that working toward achieving whatever it is they want to do with their lives is totally OK by me.. even if that means, becoming rulers of the Sparkly Candy Kingdom & waving their lollipop wands and candy cane scepters around all day yelling here-ye-here- ye.. or something fancy & kingdom-like, like that!!!)

Life is short, make it sweet & fun!

XoXo

Don't You So Wanna High Five Her!!!

Don't You SO wanna high five this gorgeous preggo soon to be mommy!!! This is my Beautiful friend Sam who will give birth to her baby girl in just 2 weeks! Sam is like a Pregnant Goddess Unicorn Mermaid who rocks her belly & radiates sunshine! As if I had to even mention the Bikini! I love everything about this photo and the message it sends, Love Yourself & Put that Baby Bump On Blast Woman! 3 Cheers for Sam & Baby!!! I won't even mention the fact that I only once wore a Bikini when I was like 3.. and never again! Man! I need so many tissues for all of my issues.. I'll just continue living through the lives of my amigos!

XoXo, Candy Girl

Being a Mompreneur certainly has its challenges but here in Candy Girl Land, Babies, Meetings & Barf.. are all in a days work!

This is what a working mother in Candy Girl Land Who Loves Her Baby Even While He Barfs All Over Her Right Before A Client Meeting Looks Like! Motherhood is Pure Glamour & Love!!! 

All in a days work! No one ever said it would be easy mamas but that certainly does not mean it can't be done...

XoXo- Candy Girl

This is what a working mother in Candy Land who loves her baby even while he pukes on her right b 4 a meeting looks like!!! Motherhood is pure GLAMOUR and LOVE!!! XoXo- Candy Girl

Working Moms. You Can Relate.

"I think we're seeing in working mothers a change from 'Thank God it's Friday' to 'Thank God it's  Monday.' If any working mother has not experienced that feeling, her children are not adolescent."

 -Ann Diehl

I'd Like To Thank A Very Special Fan (ROSALIE) for bringing me to tears which lead to THE UGLY CRY!

In response to another silly post of mine- i receive this gift from a wonderful candy fan! 

http://jackiesorkin.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-sabado-gigante-at-our-house-our.html

2 COMMENTS:

Rosalie said...

Hello Jackie, I just wanted to say I absolutely love all your posts & can relate to them all. I love this one in particular because being Hispanic we often find our selves with the fam bam watching sabado gigante :) I love that you tell everything like it is good and bad. you are an inspiring individual & will love to continue to see all your future endeavors. More importantly watching your pregnancy and seeing you juggle it all gave me that little push I needed to start trying for baby #2.Working full time as accountant,trying to start a business & being a madre...is tiring!! Having a husband and family that supports me entirely helps me be who I am today and where I plan to be, this post also reminded me of that ;). So when you have your down days as we all do...remember you have many that you inspire. These to quotes come to mind when I read your story. “There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you; no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.”-Kingman Brewster “Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, "She doesn't have what it takes"; They will say, "Women don't have what it takes";” -clare boothe <3 RosArt Creations

NOVEMBER 16, 2011 10:27 AM 

Jackie Sorkin- Event Designer/ Wedding Planner said...

Rosalie! How am I just seeing your post- forgive me.. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful message with me. I can't really explain how it makes me when someone tells me they are inspired by my blog, business, crazy family, life etc.. I just feel like it's our total responsibility as people, women, moms etc.. to make each other better. And if you read my stuff you may know, I WAS MOST CERTAINLY NOT ALWAYS THIS WAY! Learned the hard way and realized I needed a life over-haul! This world is a HUGE place but I think we are all connected to everyone & everything. I have a passion for writing, my family, my business and doing something with my life before I wake up and realize it's flashed right before my eyes.. I also think every day is a gift and you've got to live it with Gusto & Complete Honesty! Thanks for the quotes, for making me feel understood in a world where I often think I'm kinda weird and for now leaving me in hormonal tears.. ;-) Adelante Mujer! Obstacles only exist if we let them! Love, Jackie

NOVEMBER 20, 2011 11:58 AM 

Seriously People ( Rosalie!) you have no idea what this stuff does to me! I always say, human connections make the world go round and our lives are not about stuff, fame & fortune.. that's all garbage! life is about people, being connected to each other and loving this life like lunatics! thank you for these messages which literally cause me mild emotional break downs that freak out my husband and he consoles me by petting my head like a puppy! but, they also validate that i am finally doing something right with with my life & that's really all i ever wanted!

Sending you so much love, respect & admiration & That funny little thing that gangstas do when they say wass-up to their homies- (you know, that thing where they don't say words, they just pop their chins up at you!)

xoxo- Jackie

The Heiress To The Candy Empire At The Happiest Place On Earth.. COSTCO!!!

The Queen Of Costco Officially In The Building Tonight! Watch Out Sample Ladies.. We wore our fancy faux fur to squeeze a couple extra's out of you!

NOBODY Puts Candy Baby In The Corner! We Run This Warehouse Store!

XoXo- The Heiress To The Candy Empire & Her Mom Candy Girl Who's Pushing The Cart

The funny thing about women is... we really take pumping each other up during pregnancy- VERY SERIOUSLY!

This morning I posted the following pic and message on our fan page..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=306941415984931&set=a.149666805045727.28702.149638525048555&type=1&theater

I was having a really rough Monday and wanted to be honest about what I was feeling in the hopes that some of our friends, fans & candy family could help me through this shitty morning. My friends and family here at home are over me always talking about this too and I didn't feel like getting another pep talk from them all and sounding like an A-hole! Well.. I asked and received and am now thankful that other women totally understood where I was coming from and what I was feeling and I did not sound like some ungrateful jerk ( at least no one made me feel that way!) You see, I have this problem/ I verbally vomit my thoughts, feelings and emotions without a filter, it's the only way I know how to be.. When I need help, it's nearly impossible for me to ever ask for it but in this case I just felt so bad, I had to swallow my pride and do it. Years ago, if asked how I was doing I would have replied with the standard, "I'M FINE, I'M FINE, I'M REALLY FINE!"but we all know that's woman speak for... " I'm really not fine and something is bothering me.." Anyhow, I appreciate the kind words I received and all the sweet words of encouragement and even those of you who suggested I just take a bath and I let Calgon take me away.. That's nice and if I wasn't on my feet still working and so damn pregnant, I would have jumped right in with my Star Magazine. I appreciate kindness when I receive it and find it incredibly difficult to ask for it so this means a lot. And for the record.. having a baby is the most heroic thing that I think us women do in our lifetimes.. This is no joke and anyone who plays it down is worthy of a drop kick in the nuts!

Thanks Friends..
XoXo, Candy Girl

It is a rare for me to ever ask for support and I often feel like women are not supposed to talk about this issue during pregnancy but I feel like I could really use some fellow mom wisdom today..  This pregnancy is becoming very difficult to deal with emotionally and the physical changes that don't stop are really depressing me! Feeling ugly all the time is hard.I know it's a beautiful blessing, I REALLY get all that. So what do you do when  your own vanity completely takes over and you can't handle feeling so gross? Is there a magic non-alcoholic cocktail I can make to fix my brain today! H-E-L-P!

Kids are one of the greatest things this world has to offer.. even when they're mad at us!

We've Got MAIL & This is What It's All About Baby! Meet Chrissy G!

Name*: Cristin Graham Email*: cristin@crissyg.com Subject*: Business Questions Message*: Hi Jackie, My name is Cristin Graham, and I live just outside of Phoenix in Gilbert. I came across your Facebook page which led me to your blog. I am writing today because you are truly an inspiration to me. What you have achieved in your business is what I dream about for myself. I have owned an online children's boutique for the past four years and have recently decided to add more divisions to my company which include: my own line of products, event planning, custom candy and dessert buffets, event rentals and custom items such as printables, invitations, favors, decor items, etc. I am in the process of a complete overhaul of my website as well as looking for others who want to join my team and go on this journey with me. I was wondering if you would be willing to offer me any pieces of advice as I enter this new world? You obviously know what you are doing, and I would love to learn from you. I want to build something that will help support my family while allowing my creativity to flow. I have two little girls and dream of them working with me someday. If there is ever a need that I could fill for you I would be happy to create custom items for your clients. At the moment, my line consists of jewelry, hair accessories and room decor boards that can be customized. You can view some of my creations on my facebook page. The link is on my blog at: www.crissyg.com. Thank you Jackie, and I wish all the best for you and your business! What a fun company you have built!! Sincerely, Cristin Graham Owner - Crissy G.'s Designs

We've Got Mail & Cristin Graham, I think you're a pretty smart chick yourself and I so appreciate you writing me this super sweet email. I'll admit that in my own little world, I find it incredibly awesome to think that other women are inspired by this crazy little business that I've built and I'm honored when they share this with me. Quite honestly, it makes me feel really good to know that other women out there, working moms & even little girls are able to understand what I stand for which is basically the fact that I am determined to succeed ( I'm kinda hardcore about not ever failing again and it's kind of extreme to some but it works for me so I'm running with it and caring less about who rolls their eyes at me along the way! :-)

I checked out your website and it looks like you've got lots of great stuff you're doing and want to do. I understand this being a pretty creative person myself who likes to dream up new ideas, new products & services for my business each and every day. However, what I've learned the hard way ( a couple business flops and ton of money down the drain) is that you've got to focus and hone in on your brand and identity, product or service and really build on that. Be careful with confusing the consumer. What your business is all about should be a very clear message to whom ever's buying your stuff. I'd rather be really good and kick ass at just a few things rather than, being mediocre at a ton of so-so things. I love your custom baby jewelry and I'd actually like to order some for my future employees ( I mean,  my children)! I only have time to buy online and anything custom, I love! I think you've got a cool idea and if you market it correctly and relentlessly, it will work. Keep on doing your thing, being who you are and putting that beautiful family of yours first. Family first always! After-all, we only work this hard for them right!

I wish you continued success, Not LUCK- I hate when people wish you luck, you've got the ability to create whatever kind of future you'd like for you and your family and being lucky has nothing to do with it. If you are willing to do the work and more work and then some more work.. You'll get there.  Because I believe " Riches don't respond to wishes- they respond to hard work and persistence."

Go Get 'Em Mommy,

Jackie

Hey Cristin- That's YOU!

Huge Massive Breaking News In Candy Land! Living Life As It Comes.. No Schedules, No Plans, No Blueprints.. And That's Perfectly Imperfect To Me!

Lord Lollipop Or Princess Pixie Stick, On The Way!!!

So Literally I have tears forming globs in my eyes and I have not even written a single sentence yet! Okay, so full on tears at this point. I've been holding onto this little secret of mine for a few weeks having only told a few friends and wondering if I could have possibly been mistaken but having just gone through the experience of having my first baby, I kind of new the feelings were back. The nausea, the extra moody ups and downs, the desire to consume 40lbs of the sweetest pineapple on earth which MUST be imported from Costa Rica otherwise, it's no good! I knew it and today it was confirmed, I'm Freakin' Pregnant.. Again! Isabella- The Heiress to The Candy Empire is going to turn 1 in 6 weeks and I'm sure by the time Lord Lollipop or Princess Pixie Stick arrives, she'll be able to drive us around town, fix bottles and change diapers because clearly, I WILL NEED HELP! I was shocked, kinda scared and at one point called myself a total idiot for never planning anything in life.. EVER! I've lived this way for so long and now this is the result. When you don't plan, you have no blue print, no schedule of when things should or shouldn't happen.... life happens and the truth is, I wouldn't have it any other way! I don't know how to be any other way.


I've always kind of thrown myself into life with an anything goes kind of attitude. If my timing is wrong, if I fail, f- up,  if I lose.. oh well, I just give it another go. Like my favorite Japanese Proverb says, " Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight. " Well, I certainly don't think I am falling with this news but some who are close to me know that I have a full plate right now that is already over-flowing so how am I going to handle this? I dunno, I don't think it's that crazy, we'll just have to figure it out. That's all. I have handfuls of friends who are your OCD, Planner, Agenda, Organizer type girls and they just don't know what to say and since I'm nothing like that and have never officially owned a planner of my own, I think they're silly. Perhaps it's because it's those friends who I text or call at weird hours and say, " I'm losing my mind, help me" They feel for me and in their minds organization is the spice of life. Anyhow, this is surprising news and I'm happy to know that perhaps my master-plan of creating my very own Kardshians and calling them the Sorkinians and being the puppet master and momager to my very own herd of Brunette beauties who I will collect a 10% commission on isn't such a farse. I've been telling my husband I want a home full of 5 crazy girls for quite sometime and I have all their names picked out.. Isabella, Daniella, Gabriella, Carolina & Trudy. Ok, Trudy I lied about but I thought the name was funny. Anyhow, at this point I'm thinking 2 will be all we can handle for a while so just as I do everything else,  I'm going to share this journey with you as it happens. No secrets, no BS, no fluff, I'll be as transparent as humanly possible because I already lived plenty of years of my life acting like a phony to make other people happy. And, For the 3 people who actually read my blog or (50,000- How Dope is That!) Thanks for being here, I dunno why I cry more when writing to you then I do when I'm actually dealing with people face to face. Here's to getting Fat again and it's a damn shame that I had liposuction on my Belly just 12 weeks after I had the first kid.  Mom and dad always know best and  as my mother told me before I got the procedure done ( *Think hardcore Latina accent ) "Aww my Gaw Yackie, Yew So Crazy Mija, Gwy Yew Gonna Do De Liposuccion, Yew Can Yust Excersize at the Jym on De Byke and estop eating de candies and da breads, breads is so bad!" I love you ma' but I love da' candies and I live for a good bread basket! Mom, 1 point for you & negative 3 for me. You really were right about that one. Well,  here we grow again gang.. Why the hell, can't I stop with the crying!!!! 8 months to Go...Pray for me. I'm glad you're here with me. And for those of you who are highly wigged out by people's ultrasound pics then just tell yourself, I drew this with an etch-a-sketch and STOP being rude to my baby damn it! One day, this may be you too and you'll totally understand!

XoXo, Candy Girl

Enjoy this hilarious clip of the Singing Sister's Skit On SNL? Can you pick out Trudy? C'mon a perfectly stunning family of sisters is kind of annoying, imperfections are appreciated in Candy Land! Well, at least if you're my kid anyway!