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Feeling Guilty for Wanting Alone Time as a Mom
My kid was sick for a week, then I got his flu and got sick for a week, and now pms is knocking at my door. And I feel so guilty because yesterday, I just wanted some time alone. Away from toys. Away from children’s songs and TV. Away from being asked constantly to do…
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Sick Days Are Rest Days
Well, we’ve finally caught the cold that has been going around. Which isn’t hard to do when you have a little one under 6 yrs old x-] We’ve been blessed to have avoided all the big illnesses this winter. We really haven’t been sick at all until now. And now? It’s time to rest. Today…
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My Super Useful Black Sneakers
I’ve worn lots of shoes… and no, that’s not meant to be a Forrest Gump quote! :-] I have, and lots of styles. When I had a baby, that baby grew up to walk around – actually, pretty much run around everywhere (not unlike Forrest Gump…) so I had to change my shoe style pronto!…
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My Baby is Now a Big Kid
sharing … a joyful time: My son recently turned 4 years old 🎉 Not sure if I wanted a bunch of 4 year olds running around my house, I decided to bring cupcakes to his Sunday school class instead :-] I was told to bring enough for 8 kids. I got a dozen cupcakes. Then…
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A Quick Post: My Son Makes Me Smile… AND Laugh!
💎❤️ My son: “Mama, you look like a princess!” Me: “Aww, thank you ❤️” My husband: “What do I look like?” My son: “A regular guy.” My child is such a joy 😁 Take care,Dear Quiet signal/log: 2.3.2026memory_trace: laughterheart.status = moved
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Hello 2026! Here Are My Thoughts and Goals
initiating… writingMood _ 🎉🎉🎉welcoming.2026 I hope your New Year’s is turning out to be a good one :-] Mine has been simple, as so much of my life is, but it has been sweet. Time has passed in a strange way. Slow, but at the same time fast. It’s been this way for a few…
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In November We Reemerge
engaging.mundane.prompt_thinking: … >System:Ready_to_Share I initially thought this would be a pretty dull prompt, but after thinking about it, I have a somewhat unique perspective to share. You see, I DO have a favorite month. Me and my kiddo do, actually. And that is: November. Why? October is when we hide away. When you have a…
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The Immortal City
Loading…initiating_poemoutput… > My steps are imperceptiblepicking through these city streets…My mind remains impressionableto the grittiness this city keeps… And I breathe in the smogthrough the fog of misty dreams…Each droplet like a logof accomplishments they couldn’t meet… Honking, blaring, fills my mindand, to me, it’s like a bird’s song…The city twists and turns and windsand…
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My Body Demanding That I Slow Down
BackError⚠️initiating_pain.sequence…activate:muscle_cramp >+success+ Yes, that’s me today. I had a little pain on the left side of my neck and shoulders, which I managed to ignore successfully for a week. I kept up with my busy schedule. But now, my body is cramping on the right side. Neck, shoulder, all the way down the back. This…
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Saturday Family Time
saturday.mode = * family *initiate_cuddle_looploading… snacksshutdown:worries Today is Saturday, and for the first time in about three weeks: nobody is sick! No one has or is recovering from a cold, or a bug, or the sniffles. So I’m hoping today will be a sweet day :-] All I want to do is play and cuddle…
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