For the last month, I've been battling with feeling waves of loneliness and sadness, only to realize that I'm just trying to regulate my body again after trauma and loss. So of course there's all kinds of emotions rolled in with the journey. Have I had moments of loneliness? Absolutely. But am I actually lonely... Continue Reading →
I kind of wish there was a counter on the thermometer to show how many times I have checked fevers up until now. And in 3 days, I have gone through an entire box of Kleenex all on my own.
It's in the moments of change that bring me to reflect on my life. As I picked up my youngest from daycare today, he ran over and gave me a great big hug and beaming up at me said, "Maman! I missed you!" and I couldn't help but crouch down and hold him for just... Continue Reading →
Working from home is not everyone's cup of tea. And I am quickly seeing that it's definitely not mine. Because of the pandemic and the way things have been going, working from home has been a lot more of an option and something that a lot of people are looking for these days. Hypothetically, I... Continue Reading →
Today was my last day at a job that I can truly say I absolutely loved. A pivotal time in my life. I didn't want to leave by any means, but this is a prime example of a mother's sacrifice. Let me rewind a year... At the beginning of October last year, I was at... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I just have to laugh at some of the days that I have and juggling all things life hands me. Wanna take a ride and enjoy a day in the life? Come with me... Last week, (it was Tuesday, actually) I dropped the kids off at daycare like every day. But normally, I don't... Continue Reading →
When people talk about how important self-care is, LISTEN! I know it's hard, trust me! I've devoted the last eight years of my life to being a mom and wife and taking care of everyone (and everything) else. I'm not saying that I didn't want to, but just that I consistently put myself on the... Continue Reading →
Everyone has had one hell of a year. That’s obvious. You can talk to anyone and hear what a struggle it’s been for each person...so it’s no different for me when I say it’s been one HELL of a year. We started the year off with my dad moving out so we could take in... Continue Reading →
It's crazy just how fast time flies. The last time I posted anything was six months ago...but it doesn't feel that long! And you know what's even more crazy?! I've been writing this post for days already to insure that I actually post it in time for Maeva's birthday. Life is chaotic and it seems... Continue Reading →
Some days I seriously want to cry from exhaustion.
Broken Crayons Still Color 