The mood around here by at least half of my family for at least part of the day. Cheer up, kiddo. It could be much, much worse. #meanmugging covidmood #covid_19 #wfhmom #mykids #sillyboy #glasses #thecomfy #mood #bigmood #midweekmood #thiskidtho #kalidesautelsreads

Yesterday, I went for a walk. I was heading for my brother and sister-in-law’s house, and ended up nowhere near it. They live about 3.5km from me. I ended up in parts of my town that I had no idea even existed, and was so lost I am not sure I could find my way … Continue reading My Dream Home

My kiddo Dollified me and I have to say I basically love it. If I had her or her auntie’s eyes, it would almost be accurate! But the messy bun, cat eye glasses, green eyes and necklace are spot on! Have you tried this app? Dollify? https://www.dollifyapp.com/ #dollify #dollifyapp #unicornbabyroses #me #avatar #bigeyes #cateye #glasses … Continue reading I’ve Been Dollified!

UnicornBabyRoses TikTok I dreamed of her before I met her. I dreamed of a funny, bright, clever, amazing, strong daughter. I dreamed of raising a girl who was like and unlike me - a girl with some of good traits and all the strength and confidence that I had only dreamed of having. I dreamed … Continue reading What Can Make Me Feel This Way? My Girl, My Girl, My Girl

https://videopress.com/v/EwGIvFGX?preloadContent=metadata I got lost today. I woke up tired and head-achy. It was windy and rainy and sunny I was tempted to just curl up in bed, and watch Blacklist. But I also wanted to go for a walk and listen to my book. So I just started walking and the sky stayed clear. I … Continue reading Getting Lost

What have I learned in the last year and a half? I have learned to listen to my energy stores. I have learned to focus on the things that give me energy. I have learned to focus on the people and things that feel like wise energy outputs. I have learned who I can talk … Continue reading What Is Really Worth Your Energy?

Happy birthday, Mommy. The 3rd quarantine birthday in our family, and I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. We’ll have so many hugs when this is all over. In the mean time, I present the mushy birthday post! Thank you for being my mom. Thank you for holding my hand … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Mommy

You know what I would love? I would love to be able to tell you that since the cancer was removed he is totally fine. I would love to give you an update on the magical life that he is able to live after his treatments. I would love to be able to tell you … Continue reading A Labour of Love – Post-Cancer is Not Post-Pain

Sometimes I just miss you. Sometimes a memory will make me smile to think of you. Sometimes I feel you with me, or smell your old leather jacket, and a hint of WD-40, musk, and you. I can’t hear you in my head anymore. I really, really want to. I know what you sound like, … Continue reading You’re everywhere, all the time.

“Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.” ~ Andy Stanley We all suck. And we all rock. We all have shame. And we all have pride. We are all human. It’s so easy to try to make yourself feel better by pointing out how someone is failing worse than … Continue reading “Kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.” ~ Andy Stanley