It’s the night before your 16th birthday. At this time 16 years ago I was at the hospital waiting for your arrival. I was as prepared as any 19 year old could be. I had purchased the car seat, the stroller too. Clothes were washed and ready. Crib set up. I had read all the… Continue reading The night before your 16th
I often wonder why I want to share so badly. I don’t share to draw attention to myself, I don’t share for likes or comments, I don’t share to get anyone to feel sorry for me…in fact that is the last thing I want. I share because I know how alone I feel at times, … Continue reading Why do I want to share?
I was recently going through one of my boxes of belongings and I found one of my notebooks. On the front of the composition notebook was the words Nicoles Health Book. When I saw it it made me pause for a moment. I smiled . It wasn’t a happy or sad smile. It felt bittersweet… Continue reading My health notebook
I had a Prime Day fail. Kind of… my girls are thrilled with the toy so that’s what counts right. But it served as a lesson. Things aren’t always what they seem. So I purchased this kitchen set… Just looking at it quickly it looked like a big kitchen set. Like as big as my… Continue reading A funny reminder
It’s been awhile….too long. It has been one year to the day since I have written anything here. I guess there was a reason I felt compelled to open up the WordPress app vs mindlessly scrolling while my house is quiet. My writing is therapeutic to me. I share fairly openly and honestly…. my soul… Continue reading It’s been awhile
Mammas… here is a different perspective on things. I have read post after post encouraging Mammas to stop feeling like they are failing because they are exactly who their children need. God gave them to you for a reason. I agree. God makes no mistakes and you were given those children for a reason. However… Continue reading Here is a different perspective
I am in the messy middle. My life used to be more of a mess, both literally and figuratively. I have made so much progress. I’ve decluttered mercilessly, I have tuned my diet, my mind. I finally went to both therapy and a dentist. I have made so much progress. But I’m still so far… Continue reading I am in the messy middle
What has my trauma done? My trauma has touched literally every part of my life. It has touched my self esteem, my marriage, my parenting, my friendships, every day actions. It leaves me constantly questioning, am I a good enough mother, daughter, sister, wife, friend, you name it. It has caused me at times to… Continue reading What My Trauma Has Done
Being a mother is hard. I cannot believe I’m saying this but next Monday marks thirteen years of being a mother…. how is that possible? I have been sure on more occasions than not that I have hit my breaking point…. but here I am… still going at it. Fast forward to today, I now… Continue reading When you think you’ve hit your breaking point
*This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you click on a link and make a qualifying purchase I will earn a commission which helps support my blogging efforts and my family, thank you. I recently completed a six month Diet Bet. In the couple of weeks that it’s been… Continue reading I tried a Diet Bet
