Back before I had kids, Sunday afternoons used to be for relaxing, lounging in sweats, maybe even a little day drinking. I remember a few glorious Sunday afternoons spent with friends, watching football in the fall or hanging out on the patio with music playing in the spring. Once upon a time, I could spend… Continue reading Sunday Funday
It's Christmas Eve, and I am struggling to find the joy tonight. I know come morning, that my kids are going to light up with the joy of Christmas, but tonight I can only focus on what's missing. Being a bereaved parents means living through every Holiday and life event with something missing. Even though… Continue reading Missing
I have a confession. Yesterday morning, I bribed my kids with marshmallows at 7 am. I am not proud of this, but after the insanity I experienced previous morning (just ask my neighbor I totally lost my shit in the driveway trying to wrestle my hysteric son into his car seat), I decided to take… Continue reading Living with Sugar and Grace
It's Sunday night, and I am finally enjoying some quality downtime now that my kids are sleeping. This weekend has been hectic, and my kids have experienced a level of crazy I didn't think existed. Don't get me wrong- with my kids being 7 and 4 years old, I've seen my fair share of crazy… Continue reading Once Upon a Weekend
I am so thankful for naps. And for having a husband that lets me take naps while snuggled up with my son. Pretty soon there will be a day when he won't let me snuggle him for a nap anymore, and when that day comes so does my ability to nap peacefully. There is something… Continue reading Giving Thanks
