Happy Father’s Day

Thank you for embarking on this crazy journey of four kids in four years with me. We’ve figured some things out, but we’re continuing to learn and grow together every day. Thank you for your sacrifices and your gigantic heart. You would give everything away if I didn’t make you keep a little for yourselfContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day”

A Covid Halloween

How did your Covid Halloween go? I thought we were going to end up home alone, but we got to participate in a block party 🙌. The kids paraded through the street, and neighbors lined up outside with candy-laden-tables. The kids pranced around in costumes, grabbing designated candy bags as they passed. Then we wentContinue reading “A Covid Halloween”

Friends, Family, & Politics

How do political discussions go in your family? Do you and your spouse agree on almost everything? Or do you disagree so vehemently you can’t even talk about it? Yev and I are somewhere in the middle, where we agree on a lot, but we can’t talk about politics for very long. Primarily because YevContinue reading “Friends, Family, & Politics”

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have a lot to be thankful for this year, but it is often easy to forget our blessings. I’ve spent much of the last two years wishing my house was bigger or my backyard cooler, but this year I’m simply thankful to have a home. Learning of the Californians who lost their homes inContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”

The Recovery: Mom’s Night Out Part II

Oh man! The Mayan’s Premiere was fun, but I’m still exhausted. One shot of tequila and a late night might have been too much for this mama! I took yesterday off to lounge in my pajamas and watch movies with the girls, but I’m still taking it easy today. I just can’t hang anymore. StayingContinue reading “The Recovery: Mom’s Night Out Part II”

Mayans Premiere: Mom’s Night Out

I’m currently sitting here munching on a snack before I get ready for the Mayans Premiere. My dad is a producer, but his girlfriend couldn’t make it tonight. So I offered to accompany him. These things are a lot more fun with a date. And my brother did the Mayans pilot as well, so he’llContinue reading “Mayans Premiere: Mom’s Night Out”

1st Newsletter!

Oh man 😂. Yev and I spent most of the night working on my Newsletter. We are Tired with a capital T! I am so blessed to have a husband who can help me with these things. I know nothing about templates or text boxes or email blasts. I pretty much know how to create aContinue reading “1st Newsletter!”

What Does Mother’s Day Bring Up for You?

Holidays can be very difficult because they remind us of who is gone but not forgotten. When I worked at a substance abuse treatment facility, I learned about how difficult family celebration days can be for many people. At that point in my life, I had yet to experience great loss, and it was astoundingContinue reading “What Does Mother’s Day Bring Up for You?”

And I’m Published!

I’m officially a published writer! Here we are, two months into blogging, and I am published. This seems pretty unfathomable to me. I’ve wanted to be a writer for pretty much my entire life, but I didn’t start seriously considering it as a profession until my early 20s. Ever since then, it was always myContinue reading “And I’m Published!”

Remembering my Sister on Mother’s Day

We were supposed to celebrate this holiday together, tiny tots in tow. I can picture her little children, hand in hand with mine, sitting at the brunch table. I see braids and bows and baby doll dresses. She was supposed to be Auntie Kimmy to my girls and lavish them with meaningful hugs and thoughtfulContinue reading “Remembering my Sister on Mother’s Day”