Life & Motherhood

Lasting Memories

Do you ever wonder why certain memories make themselves at home in your head? I remember a beautiful fall day, the sun shining with a hint of cool in the air. I was in high school and there was a volleyball game later on that evening that I was super excited for. I could’ve played […]

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Cancelled

You don’t wear a mask? CANCELLED You voted for Trump? CANCELLED You voted for Biden? CANCELLED You eat red meat? CANCELLED You traveled in the midst of a pandemic? CANCELLED You don’t support gay marriage? CANCELLED You do support gay marriage? CANCELLED You don’t have a private bathroom for breastfeeding moms? CANCELLED Your toy has […]

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To my Daughters

Life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. It is filled with magical, soulful moments, beauty and love and goodness, mixed with laughter, the kind that makes you cry, and lots of joy. So much joy. The hard parts of life will happen to you in one way or another. You’ll be left […]

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Pop Tarts & Hard Times

Everyone woke up later than usual this morning, the time change not helping any of us wake up on time. As I unwrapped pop-tarts from their silver packaging (breakfast of champions….. or rather breakfast of running late kids), I noticed words written boldly on the box…. “IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT…. GET OUT OF […]

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Random Monday Thoughts

Waffles are better than pancakes but I’m undecided if they are better than french toast. Natural light is joy giving to me. Sunlight coming in through windows makes me happy. Why you can find our shades/blinds open 99% of the time. Wave hello next time you see me through the windows. Getting out of our […]