My whole life, I had three sets of grandparents :: one set on my mom’s side, and two on my dad’s side due to his parent’s divorce and remarriages. And out of all six grandparents, harsh as it may seem, I was really only close to one. I was close to only one emotionally speaking, […]
Being pregnant the second time around feels like a totally different ballgame. In fact, it’s in an entirely different league. Sure, you’ve got one pregnancy under your belt, so you’re a little more confident this time around. But on the other hand, you no longer have the nine month stretch of solely focusing on self […]
I always assumed that once I became a mom, I would get some crazy superpowers that would allow me to be immune to gross stuff like the stomach bug. These magic superpowers would let me handle all the things that come along with having children. Update :: I’m still waiting on those superpowers to kick in. Luckily, […]
My daughter was an early walker. E started walking at around 10 months, and her little legs could barely keep up with the spirit inside her that was ready to fly, much less run. Now at eighteen months old, she’s on the move in every way. The other night, my parents treated E and I to […]
Mother’s Day has always been a lovely day on my calendar; I celebrate my mom, and now I get to be celebrated as a mom myself. I celebrate friends who have begun their journeys in motherhood, too. But, as we all face our own set of trials in life, this day is not always so […]
Scrolling through my Instagram feed is something I do almost daily, and I find myself believing that I know so much about a person because of what they post. And usually my perception is that everyone has a perfect life full of delicious food, exotic vacations, daytime strolls down the most picturesque city streets, and […]
