Christmas Eve After Quarantine Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at my mother in law’s feels like it happened so long ago because of the pandemic. It was so nice to spend time with family on Christmas Eve. The simple things were taken for granted before the pandemic. I just expected to see family on Christmas Eve but when I couldn’t I was…

Twelve Years Without My Dad

Today is the day. My dad’s 12th death anniversary is here. I’m feeling okay. I guess. The numbness is here but not as bad as it normally is on his death anniversary. I don’t know why. I feel fine. It’s only the morning. I know I have the whole day to get through still. Hopefully,…

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…

Camp Brought Back My Daughter’s Pre-Quarantine Self

My daughter was showing sides of depression during the last few months. She didn’t have energy and sad all the time. I started to worry because it’s scary how my 5 year old could feel this way. The silliness was gone as if it disappeared and never existed. I didn’t what to do to cheer…

The Light Is Starting to Shine Through The Pandemic

This is our life now.This is how mommy and you have to shop.This is how mommy and you stay safe. I never thought you would have to live in a world were masks are required in public.Life doesn’t always go as planned though from time to time. I’m so proud of you for listening to…

A Letter To My Daughter: Losing Her Front Teeth During The Pandemic

Dear Princess, You look so adorable with her two front teeth missing. You’re growing up so fast. I just can’t believe how many teeth you lost now. I’m not surprised though because you got your baby teeth starting growing at 4 months. I guess I just don’t want you to grow up. I can’t help…

My Daughter’s Emotional Letter to The Tooth Fairy

Kids shouldn’t be feeling like this. A five year old shouldn’t know what this kind of sadness. She’s feeling emotions that I’m not sure how to explain in a way she will understand. She’s breaking my heart hearing her say things like this. I’m feeling bad for social distancing her from people at times. I…

A Letter to My Mom And Myself On Mother’s Day

My heart feels heavy today. I miss you so much, mom. I wish I didn’t have to be motherless on Mother’s Day. The pain is unreal. I hate seeing all the Mother’s Day posts popping up on my newsfeed. I’m feeling jealous of everyone with a mom still alive. I thought writing a special post…

Being A Motherless Mother On Mother’s Day During Quarantine

Another year means another motherless Mother’s Day. The pain will always be heavy but a different kind of heavy each year. This year is an extremely painful year because the Coronavirus messed up live for so many people. The absent of a mom during this time messes with your mind. Why because you’re inside thinking…

Happy Quarantine Birthday In Heaven, Mom

Dear Mom, I don’t know if Dad told you are not but your birthday is different this year. I’ll summarize it for you. A new virus called the Coronavirus or COVID19 hit the world. It’s a nasty virus who kills a lot of people and getting tons of people sick. Everyone is in Quarantine and…