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Today, I Jumped

Today, I took my boy to do the last few things on our Winter Break bucket list. I am not a SuperMom by any means and don’t normally do bucket lists for breaks, but I was fortunate enough to have almost the entire break off with my kids for the first time ever and didn’tContinue reading “Today, I Jumped”

I Know You’re Busy, But…

You used to visit me in my dreams sometimes. You don’t anymore. Most days I’m ok. Better than ok actually, I am doing really, really well. I am happy. I think that would make you happy too. Today, I am heavy. Heavy in the feeling you aren’t here. Like, how did this even happen? HowContinue reading “I Know You’re Busy, But…”

The Snack Cabinet Door is Broken…Again

First thought: Mother effin kids! Why can they not learn how to correctly open and close a freaking cabinet door?!?! Second thought: Wow. I am So Incredibly blessed to be able to have a place to store snacks that my kids can access at any time AND to be able to fill it with snacks.Continue reading “The Snack Cabinet Door is Broken…Again”

The Perfect Time to Say Your Piece on a Widow(er)’s Love Life

Curious on when you can offer advice to your recently or not-so-recently widowed friend’s love life? I, a widow, have some suggestions for you on how and when to do this…. How about you don’t? There is never an appropriate time to give your two cents on what you think a person who has lostContinue reading “The Perfect Time to Say Your Piece on a Widow(er)’s Love Life”

Grief and the Holidays: What I’ve Noticed So Far

I can’t help but feel I’m doing this wrong. Jack just asked me what his brothers’ “big gifts” this year are and I had to explain to him I didn’t do anything crazy expensive or awesome, I just picked something I got them to spotlight. I almost burst into tears. “That’s ok. That’s totally fine,”Continue reading “Grief and the Holidays: What I’ve Noticed So Far”

Help! I Need Somebody! A Look into Asking for Help & Doing Things on Your Own

Let’s face it, no one can make it in this world alone. I don’t care who you are or how amazing you are, everyone needs someone at some time for something and that’s ok. That’s actually a good thing! We are all put on this earth with special talents that we should use to helpContinue reading “Help! I Need Somebody! A Look into Asking for Help & Doing Things on Your Own”

That Guy….

That guy who always makes you feel guilty for going out with your friends, so you come home early only to get shaded or yelled at the rest of the night. The same guy who doesn’t even run it by you and proceeds to go hang out with his friends until all hours of theContinue reading “That Guy….”

Sorry for being me (And other things I catch myself thinking throughout the day)

I have to admit, I have a lot of negative self talk. I doubt myself all the time, often after making a decision or having a conversation with someone. After texts/messages are sent & before they are responded to is THE WORST. BUT…I always correct myself. I do not apologize for being me or onContinue reading “Sorry for being me (And other things I catch myself thinking throughout the day)”

My Kids and I Talk about Sex, Santa and Money

I had a talk with my 12 year old son the other day about contraception and safe sex. The subject came up in conversation because I recently visited my OB-GYN and we were talking about my doctors appointment. I love how I can talk to my kids about anything because I always have and alwaysContinue reading “My Kids and I Talk about Sex, Santa and Money”

I Hosted an 8 yr old’s Sleepover and Survived

We have an awesome, new-to-us, larger house now & we get to have birthday sleepovers! I have never hosted a sleepover of more than 3 friends, I think, and we were all super excited to do this! A week ahead of time we sent out invitations. I hear you are not allowed to send invitationsContinue reading “I Hosted an 8 yr old’s Sleepover and Survived”