A Month Ago Today, My Little Family Adopted a Puppy

My family and I added a fur baby to our family. We talked about getting a pet for the longest time, but couldn’t agree on what to get as a pet. All of of when back and forth on what pet we each wanted to get. We finally agreed on a puppy. My daughter knew…

My Daughter’s Pooh Bear Turns 7 Today

Today is Pooh Bear’s birthday. Every year, my daughter and I celebrate it with cupcakes and gifts. He’s special to her since my mom gave him to her. She wants to honor and celebrate her time with him. Pooh Bear has helped her a lot over the years. He did EVERYTHING with her until Kindergarten…

Summer Of Fun

Kindergarten has passed. I have a soon-to-be 1st grader. The summer is here. My daughter is having fun and finding happiness again. The pandemic took so much from this little princess and so many other kids. Things are feeling normal for the time being. I’m not sure what the future holds but as for now…

Today Marks 100 Days of Virtual Kindergarten

We survived 100 Day of Virtual school! The journey started rocky then switched to the norm for my daughter. She had a hard time adjusting at first. Her anxiety made the adjustment difficult for herself and me. The days of school seemed as if I was stunk in a nightmare. I felt as if virtual…

As I Watched My Daughter Play In The Snow

As I watched my daughter play in the snow these last couple of days, I forgot reality for a little bit. Life felt normal as if the pandemic NEVER happened and everything stayed the same. I watched her slide down the little hill by our house in her pool tub at our house. My daughter…

Christmas With A Six Year Old During The Pandemic

Christmas time is very dear to my heart because my parents loved everything about the holiday. I have mixed feelings about Christmas since it makes me feel joyful and extremely sad at the same time. My daughter made this year special for me by helping out with everything! Christmas is way more exciting with a…

Happy Quarantine Birthday to My Little Princess

Happy birthday to my little princess! I can’t believe you’re 6 years old today. Where did the time go? You’re growing up too fast. It still feels like you were just born yesterday. But no … you’re 6! Look, I know this year is different and a party isn’t happening this year. I wish I…

Dancing Away The Blue During A Pandemic

My daughter started a Jazz/Hip Hop class. She enjoyed every moment of it. She said that it made her so happy and glad her friends are in her class too. She’s going to dance away her blues during the pandemic with her girls. What could be better than that? Nothing at all.  My daughter started…

We Survived Week One of Virtual School

The first week of virtual school is over! I’m so relieved because it has been a nightmare and an emotional roller. The first day... my daughter had an anxiety attack/meltdown. I calmed her down. We got through it together. Luckily, she had Art so her first day made a happy turn because that’s the one…

To My Kindergarten

To My Kindergarten,  Kindergarten starts in a week! You’re going to be an official elementary school student soon! I’m so excited... sorta because it’s virtual Kindergarten right now.  I want you to know how proud I am you! You have come such a long way these last 5 1/2 years. You have new hobbies and…