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Mothering Through Grief During The Holidays As the holiday season approaches, I feel a sense of dread come over me. Seeing all of the Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations fill the store shelves is not giving me the same excitement that it has in the past. And instead of excitement about Christmas, I feel anxiety. This year is different. You see, my mom passed away earlier this year so this will be my first holiday season without her. Grief is funny because I didn’t always spend the holidays with my mom, so that's not really what has me feeling down. In fact, since I moved away from my hometown and started my own family, we often choose to make memories in our...
When is the last time that you spent uninterrupted, quality time with your kiddo? Let me clarify before you answer. Not you doing something and your kiddo is there with you, not both of you on screens but in the same proximity, not riding in the car listening to music or the radio… I mean quality time. Time where you bond on a deeper level, where distractions are not allowed, conversation is purposeful, and your kiddo is your number one focus. Why is this so important? Isn’t observing your child’s behavior, spending time together (even though you’re multitasking in that time), and reassuring your kids that you will always be there for them when they need, good enough? After all, our...

So NOT Instagram Worthy

So NOT Instagram Worthy I am often overwhelmed. I often find myself dreaming about the far away days when I don’t have someone always needing me. I imagine nights spent sleeping instead of chasing away bad dreams. I imagine stretching out without little feet in my back. Days spent in quiet, contemplative peacefulness. The ability to do whatever I want, whenever I want and to be able to take a bath without an impromptu audience busting down the door at any time. Am I the only one? Why do I feel like I am? WHY AM I NOT ENJOYING THIS?! I find myself comparing myself and my parenting to what I see on social media. You see, I know I’m looking at...
Mama Drama :: Feeling Responsible For Everyone's Feelings In The House Motherhood is a beautiful and rewarding journey filled with love, joy, and laughter. I say this in so many posts, but I think it is an important reminder. However, it can also be a path riddled with challenges and responsibilities that can sometimes feel overwhelming. One common struggle many I find myself facing that I don’t see discussed enough is the burden of feeling responsible for everyone's feelings in the house. Maybe it is my nature as an empath that makes this so difficult for me to manage. How do I navigate this dilemma while maintaining my own well-being? As mothers, we often find ourselves taking on the role of...
I Get One Shot to Raise Them This precious opportunity of raising our children should be one we embrace. It is fleeting, it is fast, it is long, it is exhausting, and it is sometimes lonely all simultaneously. While it may sound like a daunting task, it's also a beautiful reminder of the unique opportunity we have to shape and nurture the lives of our little ones. The journey of parenthood is filled with challenges and triumphs, and each moment is a chance to make a lasting impact on our children's lives. Our "one shot" at parenting is such a profound and precious gift. Because time flies, we should cherish every moment. It's no secret that children grow up incredibly fast....

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