reset #3 my bad attitude… this one is for the foster/adoptive parents of the world… or anyone curious

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Anyone else super stressed right now? Between Friday the 13th, full moon, the last Friday before spring break, the Covid-19 virus, parent/teacher conferences coming up, cancelled field trips, and the toilet paper crisis, it's a wonder any of us are sane. I'm trying to keep it all from affecting my attitude, but as I sit … Continue reading reset #3 my bad attitude… this one is for the foster/adoptive parents of the world… or anyone curious

When your kids grow their wings…

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As a mom, when our kids get to the point where they can go off and live on their own; we start to worry. Maybe worry isn't the right word...we wonder and question: will they be okay? Will they make it? What if they're hungry? What if they can't pay rent? Hold up. Isn't that … Continue reading When your kids grow their wings…

Happy Birthday, Mom

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Photo by fotografierende on Pexels.com It's that crazy time of year again. The time of year where I wrap up another school year-number seven to be exact. The time of year for Mother's Day. The time of year where I remember my mom's diagnosis of lung cancer. The time of year for her birthday. Happy … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mom

Seven Years Later….

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I still miss my mom. At 3:15 pm, on August 9th, 2011, my mom took her last breath. I probably should have a better way to cope with this day, which trust me, I am doing great compared to the first few years. But I hate that this day looms over me. We celebrate her … Continue reading Seven Years Later….

Define: hot mess mom

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Hot Mess Mom: When ones thoughts or appearance are in a state of disarray but they maintain an undeniable attractiveness or beauty. (urbandictionary.com) But when I think of myself as a hot mess mom, this is what I see: Drinking wine before noon Wearing the same clothes from yesterday that I slept in and still wearing Instead … Continue reading Define: hot mess mom