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Mini’s First Loss

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This week, I had to try a mommy hat on for size: grief counselor. I wasn’t sure exactly when I was going to have to do this, but it happened. By the time I was Mini’s age, I had already seen and been through more than you would believe, but Mini hasn’t experienced a loss […]

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Having A Rough Time

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I realize I haven’t posted in a while and it’s such a shame because I had so many posts planned. I’ve been keeping busy to keep my mind off this time of year. The Superbowl was a great distraction for me, as is all of the other tasks I have taken on. February 2nd is

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Linzer Tarts

Leave a Comment / Baking, Bittersweet, Christmas, Family, Food, Grandparents, Love and Loss, Memories /

I don’t know why nostalgia has been punching me in the gut lately. The losses I have experienced over the years have seemed to be hitting me the most in the past few months or so. I’ve cried so many times, I’ve lost count. I’m not really a crier. Last week, I was at Target

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Dresses and Disappointments

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It’s that time of year again! Yup, that time Mini absolutely loves.. dress shopping time! For those of you who aren’t familiar with my beautiful 6yo, you are not aware of her love affair with dresses. I wish there was enough space to write how much she loves getting dressed up, especially for pictures. Of

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It’s My Birthday!

2 Comments / Birthdays, Bittersweet, Family, Grandparents, Love and Loss, Memories /

So, yep. My birthday is September 11th. I get a lot of mixed reactions when I tell people. Well, actually mixed isn’t really how I’d describe it. Everyone usually looks at me wide-eyed, raises an eyebrow and/or offers apologies. After 12 years of this, I have gotten used to it. If I go out to

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Summer Movie #7: FRANKENWEENIE

2 Comments / Bittersweet, Movies, Plans, Summer /

I inadvertently made a boo-boo on this one. When this movie came out in theatres, a few of Mini’s friends had seen it. The moms all told me to go see it. “It’s so funny”, they said. “Mini will love it!” said another. Wrong! Well, right. But wrong too. Mini laughed through the movie, enjoying

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Mother’s Day: Bittersweet Or Just Bitter?

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Each year, Mother’s Day is a sobering reminder that my biological Mother is no longer with us. I usually get to the cemetery in the morning before the day’s craziness sets in. I didn’t have a chance to do that this year. I had previously decided to host my adopted parents for dinner. My husband

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