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Tinkle Time!

I decided after Lauralie’s first birthday that it was time. Yes! I decided to start the introduction to the potty chair. Her and I went to Walmart and I let her choose one. She didn’t know what she was choosing of course but she settled on a princess potty seat. We took it home andContinue reading “Tinkle Time!”

Cheap Toddler Thrills

It doesn’t cost a lot of money to have fun with your child. I’m serious. I feel they are the least expensive at this age to entertain. There are playgrounds, picnics and free classes around your town. Finger painting, chalk and (my favorite) dance parties are fun at home! When she was a baby, I’dContinue reading “Cheap Toddler Thrills”

Sweet Milk

During the last few weeks of my pregnancy, I would watch videos on babies “latching” for breast feeding and the “Do’s and Dont’s.” A woman’s body is beyond amazing and I was fascinated that we can give birth and feed our children. Lauralie latched well and was a pretty good eater. I knew I’d beContinue reading “Sweet Milk”

What Birth Plan?

I don’t consider it a job. It’s truly a privilege and a honor. Lauralie has been more than amazing since day one. I’m beyond blessed to be her mother. I read all the books and articles I could find. I was a first time mom and beyond excited. I was determined to breast feed asContinue reading “What Birth Plan?”

Toxic

Am I capable of being loved? Am I willing to accept someone’s words when they say “I love you”? Am I able to love someone? At this point, I’m unsure. When I was about eighteen, I thought I was in love and I accepted everything my boyfriend told me. The first time he struck me,Continue reading “Toxic”

Laura + lie = Lauralie

Lauralie is a beautiful name and it fits my daughter perfectly (when it’s pronounced properly). She’s 2 years old and she’s smart, polite and independent. She’s a great listener and loves Disney World. She pulls my chair out first at dinner (I didn’t teach her that), she asks if I’m OK when we go over aContinue reading “Laura + lie = Lauralie”

Mother…

If you asked me to describe her (her likes, dislikes, characteristics) I would be unable to. I honestly have no idea who she is and I’ve never known. I viewed her as weak and conforming when it came to men and I felt she allowed that to seep into motherhood. She didn’t stand up toContinue reading “Mother…”

My Marriage

May 7, 2016. I love the number 7 although I’m unsure why since I’ve never been lucky. Go to college, meet a nice guy, get married and have kids. That’s what society says you’re supposed to do and I believed it. I knew I was unhappy for years and he was aware I was havingContinue reading “My Marriage”

Lost & Found

He knocked on my aunt & uncle’s door at 596 Paul Road. I was beyond nervous and that is an understatement. It had been over 13 years since I had seen him. I was less than 7 years old then. My most vivid memory was sitting in the car with him and Tupac and DrContinue reading “Lost & Found”

Card Reading

This past November I went and got my cards read while visiting New Orleans. It was something I always wanted to do and NOLA was the perfect place. The reader told me that my divorce would be finalized in the first half of the year. She also mentioned that I’d meet my soulmate in theContinue reading “Card Reading”