684 days. Almost 2 years. My body, her body, literally skin-to-skin everyday for all these days. 684 days…and counting. Now, 699 days. Nearly 700 days. Probably about 10,000 nursing sessions. Me and Bean, Bean and me; fed by the boob, tethered by the boob. I am so damn tired y’all and yet… I keep settingContinue reading “Lemme Get Dem Titties Back”
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Change is good…?
“I’m changing, Mom. I’m finally figuring out who I am. But I’m scared it’ll take me away from you.” -Meilin Lee, Turning Red 2022 I made a promise to myself, and to Bean, that no matter what I do or don’t do- Imma always try. I have not been trying lately. I’ve just been existing.Continue reading “Change is good…?”
“Umm, so yeah.” A single mom’s truth
I’m a bad mom. Like legitimately terrible at this motherhood thing and like maybe to outside people I’m not but I am. I lose my cool ALL of the time. I want to yell when I’m not being obeyed. I be tempted to “pop her legs” or say “Imma spank yo butt” like 75 timesContinue reading ““Umm, so yeah.” A single mom’s truth”
Crushin’
I think I might have a teeny tiny crush on like 2 people y’all. One more than the other but still… this is weird. And uncomfortable. And kind of fun? I don’t know. Whatever this is, it’s refreshing. New, different, awakening or whatever. It’s been a long time since I even looked at somebody romanticallyContinue reading “Crushin’”
Feelin’ Good As Hell
“Baby how you feelin?” “FEELIN GOOD AS HELLLL!” I’m screaming that from the rooftops today! Baby I am feeling good as HELL on today’s date! I feel unstoppable, powerful, cute, refreshed, grateful… all of the things and I’m holding on to it like it’s my last breath. Wait, shit, that last line might’ve been inContinue reading “Feelin’ Good As Hell”
Anything for my baby: A Toddler Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Picture it: Walmart (or Target or Dollar Tree- any store, really) 7 days before Valentine’s Day and you still have nothing but a box of candy for your toddler! You can’t believe the holiday has snuck up on you like this and you are absolutely stuck on what to buy. Don’t fret! I’ve got youContinue reading “Anything for my baby: A Toddler Valentine’s Day Gift Guide”
What a Life to Take
“Hey Siri, Cue: real sad girl vibes, loads of liquor, and a whole bunch of tears!” My fawking auntie died y’all!!! My girl, my dawg, my mama when my mama was getting on my nerves- GONE!!! I swear to GOD my heart is about to walk out my chest. Forreal forreal. When I tell y’allContinue reading “What a Life to Take”
Surface Pressure & Other Encanto Life Lessons
I’m obsessed with Encanto; there, I said it. I’m obsessed with the movie Encanto and I want you to be too! If the soundtrack was on wax, I’d probably have run it down by now- that’s how bad it is over here LOL!! In my constant watching and analyzing, I’ve taken a couple of wonderfulContinue reading “Surface Pressure & Other Encanto Life Lessons”
Chic, Cheap, & Comfortable: Winter Fashion Guide
If you’re anything like me- a new mom in a pandemic looking to dress for the weather- you’ve likely come to (quickly) realize that you have nothing! Ever since having C.C. last year, I’ve been trying to love my body again while also defining my new style as “The Hot Young Mom”. I decided thatContinue reading “Chic, Cheap, & Comfortable: Winter Fashion Guide”
Thank You for Bein My Friend
Oh my gosh! Hello 2022!!! Hello friends! What a freakin year 2021 was, yea? I literally still can’t believe it’s been two years of Miss Rona- two years of my life a blur. Anyway, let’s get to the real tea: Betty White is dead y’all!!! I can’t even believe it like… it wasn’t enough forContinue reading “Thank You for Bein My Friend”
The Hot Young Mom 