comfort – Ink & Embers

Searching

I searched for it like an addict, In closets and dark corners, Under beds and in cabinets, When I should have been looking in comfort, Like blankets and coffee, The smell of lilacs and roses, I should have searched for it in warmth, Like fire or the sun, The feel of a soft breeze, ratherContinue reading “Searching”

Until then,

I wish I had known you sooner Because the me right here, right now, needs you But I am happy for you, for my future me I bet you smile more And the stresses have become nothing more than forgetting to swap the laundry, or spilling a bit of coffee from your morning mug IContinue reading “Until then,”

Allowed

I allowed myself to feel comfort And I cried. I cried in a way that I don’t understand But I allowed myself to feel it. The comforting warmth of my son sleeping next to me, cozy in his blankets, his favorite stuffed seal in his hands I felt my body try to relax the tiniestContinue reading “Allowed”

I am… Me.

I am a mother A mother who never wants or desires a moment away from my children. I don’t need “me time” or space to myself My kids are parts of me, without them, I am not whole. I am a mother That instinct is strong within me I will mother anything and everything FromContinue reading “I am… Me.”

Letter to Santa from mum

A Letter To Santa From mom Dear Santa, I’ve been a good mom all year. I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my two children on demand, visited the doctor’s … Letter to Santa from mum I loved this post so much and I just had to jump in and write this. I was thoroughly inspired, thankContinue reading “Letter to Santa from mum”

Recipe: chicken Parmesan sandwiches

I don’t know about you but I love chicken parm, however, I have to make a small tweak to the recipe because Parmesan doesn’t like me. So in my versions I only use mozzarella. (Still tastes great) Ingredients: Items needed: So you’ll start off by pre-heating the oven to 400°. While that’s heating up you’llContinue reading “Recipe: chicken Parmesan sandwiches”

The currents of time

You’ll find me in the corners of my mind. Soaking up the warm rays of the sun, melting away anger. You’ll find me in the cracks of my heart. Walking the forest clearing in summer, quiet, dampening the rage inside. You’ll find me in the current of my soul. Waiting for peace to embrace us.Continue reading “The currents of time”

The calm dark

The air is still, I feel it. I feel the calm in the darkness, I feel sweet relief in the silence. As I lay my head to my pillow, I smell the comfort of freshly washed sheets, I am wrapped in warmth; body, soul and mind. I know we will all sleep soundly in theContinue reading “The calm dark”

Green sauce chicken enchiladas: Recipe

Want a yummy dinner for you and your family? Well I’ve got a recipe of my own here for you today! This is a green sauce chicken enchilada, and let me tell you, it is delicious and fairly simple. A bit time consuming but it’s not too bad! So let’s dig in, shall we? TheContinue reading “Green sauce chicken enchiladas: Recipe”

Sunday motivation

I hope you all have a lovely Sunday, I just wanted to pop on here while I had a quick moment to tell you that, things won’t always seem easy. We all no that by now, but sometimes we need a reminder. Life gets hard, life gets messy, little things will build up and turnContinue reading “Sunday motivation”