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Chocolate

Sometimes I pretend to eat my daughter’s cheeks. Her perfect rosy plump cheeks that have been passed down through my mom’s side of the family. She always giggles and pretends to want me to stop, but I tell her she’s just “too sweet!”. Today she got me with my own tactic and starting attacking me … Continue reading Chocolate →

And then there were 5

We all had plans for 2020. Plans for travel and celebrations and career changes. Over the course of a few months everything changed our perspective on our plans...and the world. The coronavirus pandemic came quickly and now we are starting to realize that it’s resolution will not be nearly as fast. One of the 2020 … Continue reading And then there were 5 →

Let it Go

I’m a control freak. The thought or actuality of losing control is often what triggers my panic attacks and general anxiety. And while I have gained an arsenal of ways to combat this, it’s still a problem that I struggle with. When it really only affected me, I felt like it was manageable to some … Continue reading Let it Go →

Rewards

My toddler is potty training, which means we are all in training. She's learning how to use a potty rather than a pull-up when she's gotta go. I'm learning the many signs and indicators that a child has to go to the bathroom. I'm also learning patience, tolerance, and comfort with bodily fluids, so...yeah. By … Continue reading Rewards →

Namaste

Today I chose to go to yoga rather than pick up my daughter from school. Her favorite sitter is picking her up and they’re having a blast. And my anxious brain has been telling me what a terrible mom I am. That only bad parents choose self care over childcare. Quite frankly, anxious brain, you … Continue reading Namaste →