If you've been a visitor to my blog, then you know that I recently moved. If you've recently moved as well or you're in the process of a move; you know how DAUNTING said process can be. Personally, my family and I opted for movers. It was a great idea in theory, but only when... Continue Reading →
When Life is Life-ing – An Update
It's been quite some time since I've come here to this space to lay my thoughts down. And that's been by intentional design. Life has been an absolute whirlwind as it often has the propensity to be. Not too long ago, I updated you on life after Duodenal Switch surgery, but beyond that major life... Continue Reading →
#FamilyLife: How We Socially Distanced Vacation
Socially distanced vacation? While there's a whole pandemic happening outside? Please believe that I'm aware! I understand that taking a social distance vacation during such hectic times is a privilege. If you have the privilege to vacation at this time, and want to do so safely; this article is about that! Elk Springs Resort Hubby... Continue Reading →
Surviving Motherhood: 5 Tips
Surviving Motherhood I remember the first time I became a mother like it happened yesterday! But in all reality it was literally almost 16 years ago. Now that I'm kiddo number 3, I recognize that motherhood is beautiful but it's also a war zone. I kid you not, and if you have a teenager you... Continue Reading →
What I’ve Learned: 2017 In Review
I haven't done a year in review since the close of 2014. A LOT has changed since then and it's the only reason I'm going to write one for this year. So where do I begin? Well, I started my year off with a bang when I discovered that I had a goiter growing and... Continue Reading →
15 Essential Things to Tell Your Daughters (Even if You Think They Aren’t Listening)
As most of you brilliant ladies and (some gents) know; I am a mom. It's no secret, I don't try to hide it and really it is incorporated into every aspect of my life because "mom" is so apart of my identity. Is there an award for this? Now that I've broken an appendage patting... Continue Reading →
Things Looking Up
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVAHw18gr3y/?taken-by=apyblog That's right! The awful wait is over and ya girl is fabulously cancer free! I don't think I can ever adequately describe the fear that enveloped my mind at the thought of having cancer of any sort. I briefly discussed it here. I tried my best to take the "wait and see" approach and... Continue Reading →
Third Times the Charm: Why I’m Mommying Better This Time Around
3 years ago I had 2 children and was pregnant with my third; abruptly my pregnancy came to an end and was devastating for my many reasons. With time, I resumed my normal life and came to the conclusion that I was just fine raising my daughter and my son. Fast forward to 14 months... Continue Reading →
There’s No Neat Way
I often separate my depression blog entries from my mommy blog. I mean, parenthood is supposed to be more about the growing pains of family life; how could depression possibly fit into that? Yea. Right. The more things change within my family dynamic I realize I can't really separate these two facets of my life.... Continue Reading →
After Care: Loving Your Body After Birth
The whole time I was pregnant, I was just so excited about the prospect of my lil guy growing; I rarely thought about my body in any form outside of it being the vessel for this baby. I enjoyed watching my belly get round and though I wasn't a fan of my nose and butt... Continue Reading →