February 21st. I woke up this morning another year older. I turned 28 this morning, officially, at 8:15am. Thankfully I was still asleep! My kids have been sick and my 1 1/2 year old hasn’t let me sleep for two nights in a row. She was crying every 10 minutes or so from 12:30am toContinue reading “My birthday”
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My son & Autism
So as some of you may know, my son was diagnosed with autism when he was 3. There are three “stages”, mild, moderate, and severe. My son has moderate. It has been a year since that official diagnosis and I wanted to give an update, as well as talk about some things that are prevalentContinue reading “My son & Autism”
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.”
Imagination
Can you imagine, A life where you are not judged for who you are Not convinced that you’re wrong or weak? Can you imagine feeling calm around others? Gosh that must be nice, to be in a room with another human being and not be on edge. Not waiting for fight or flight take over.Continue reading “Imagination”
Manifesting a dream
I’ll be sitting, Cozy on the couch Wrapped in a blanket sipping Hot tea rests in my hands without a shadow of doubt This is where I’m meant to be. The walls of a beautiful home Open arms for love to roam Unafraid to crawl in bed to go to sleep I can lay soundlyContinue reading “Manifesting a dream”
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”
Holiday traditions
With Christmas just around the corner, and Yule, the Winter Solstice, and Hanukkah coming to a close, I’ve been thinking about family traditions. I want to know what all of you do for the Holidays! The traditions I had as a child are mostly long gone. And while that makes me sad, I know thatContinue reading “Holiday traditions”
Flashbacks
The smooth, warm smell of a vanilla candle yanks me back through time. Those have been my favorite candles for as long as I can remember, because amidst the trauma of my upbringing, that smell was sweet and comforting. The pungent scent of a juniper shrub, it reminds me of the many apartments we livedContinue reading “Flashbacks”
Happy Thanksgiving
I stand here in my kitchen today slowly but surely getting Thanksgiving food prepared. The turkey is in the oven smothered and stuffed with butter and herbs, and the rolls are sitting out rising, awaiting their turn to be baked. Next comes the pie, I can’t wait for that. Pumpkin pie has always been myContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
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”
Ink & Embers 