As parents, we often feel the need to come across as the strong protector. The one that can chase away the things that hurt. We put on the band-aids, we comfort, we give advice, and we tell our kids that it's perfectly normal to be sad, and to cry. But for some reason, no matter... Continue Reading →
As a person that does not have a significant other/partner in crime/boyfriend (whatever you like to call it) to tell the whole world how much I love and adore, I won't let that stop me! I want to spread some love and appreciation for all the other amazing ones that are in my life! So... Continue Reading →
The past weekend I went back to my hometown to visit my family, and to celebrate my birthday. As soon as we got on the bus, I could feel myself relax a bit more and being able to let go of a lot of the tension I've been struggling with the last couple of weeks.... Continue Reading →
I'm very lucky to have a mom that can do magic. Out of something quite small, she can create warmth, protection and love. She works her magic, sometimes for hours on end, and the result is something that no one can experience in the exact same way. Her hands work love into everything she creates.... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was a little girl, I thought I would one day have a family like the one I grew up in. I had this idea of me living a pretty standard life with a house, husband and 2-3 kids. But as I grew up, had my son at 19, and then didn't really... Continue Reading →
For some reason I always end up staying up late, immersed in my own thoughts and creativity whenever I go back home to my parents for a visit. Could be the change of scenery or maybe just the comfort of being on home base that brings out something that's been tucked away for a while. ... Continue Reading →
Last week my son turned eight years old! EIGHT! In danger of sounding like an utter cliché: Where did time go? I remember it like it was yesterday that he was just a little baby without words to express himself. But now he's rapidly growing into someone that I get to know a little more... Continue Reading →
I know that sounds overly dramatic as a title, but there's really no other honest title that would fit this post. This week my son lost both a great grandmother and a grandfather (on his father's side) with just a little over 24 hours apart. This would be the first time that he was to... Continue Reading →
I listened to I'll Give You The Sun on Audible. Published: September 16th, 2014 Publisher: Dial Books Pages: 371 (hardback) Audiobook length: 12 hrs, 57 min Synopsis by the publisher: Jude and her twin brother, Noah, are incredibly close. At thirteen, isolated Noah draws constantly and is falling in... Continue Reading →
