They say an idle mind is a devil’s workshop. I panicked the other day because I had time alone and I began to reflect on situations that I’ve experienced and I thought to myself how did I not lose my shit? I think I must have said in front of Harrison and Sydney one day … More When Parents Are Going To Lose Their Sh**
I have fond memories of going through the Sears and the JC Penney catalog when I was younger. I would circle the toys that I wanted, and fold the top of the pages back so I could quickly show mommy and daddy the gifts I wanted. As I got older I would still search the … More Mama’s Don’t Make Christmas Lists
Are you ready for Christmas? Do you have Christmas spirit? Or are you stressing about not having enough money to buy gifts? I was like that in the past. After my divorce it took a long time for me to find the Christmas spirit again. I am glad that I bought the kid’s gifts online … More Do You Have Christmas Spirit?
I am very excited to host our 3rd Annual Family Christmas party next weekend. It makes me a little homesick and reminds me of Michigan. We hosted every holiday at our home. It just made it easier for Sydney to be included. As I prepare and clean up the house. Instantly, I started thinking that … More All I Want For Christmas
If you were driving down our street yesterday. I am sure that you would have stopped to watch the show. Harrison, Sydney and I were attempting to decorate outside for Christmas. The more we started working. The more I thought we must look like The Three Stooges to our neighbors. I just wanted to add … More The Three Stooges At Christmas
Warning: This is long and has a spoiler alert about Santa. Over the weekend at our family meeting we talked about the upcoming holidays. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I’ll share that blog with you all next week. At our family meeting. I had to remind Harrison and Sydney that the elf is dead. I … More You Want To Know About Santa?
When I was younger I asked mommy if we could carve a pumpkin. She asked me why I wanted to carve a pumpkin. When I told her everyone else was carving a pumpkin. She replied “If everyone jumps off a bridge. Will you jump too?” Then I helped her make a sweet potato pie. Traditions … More Sorry Kids, I’m Faking Fall
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