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I’m not dead.

I’m not dead.

Are you there World? It’s me, Amanda. I just wanted to let y’all know that I’m alive. I’m well. Life is never perfect but I can’t complain. It’s been a while and I’m feeling lazy so here’s your recap… In pictures: First, my husband and I did this: And I took a #selfie cause I … Continue reading

GLOVES!

I went into a fit of rage this morning because of gloves. I yelled and screamed. I threw gloves and hats and scarves ALL over my living while furiously searching for a pair that would fit Little J’s hands. Because the ones from last year, that she was wearing when she came home last night, … Continue reading

Unfriending the bad girl.

“Mom, I have something I want to tell you but I can’t.” “Well now you have to tell me cause I’ll bug you till you do!” “It’s just… I don’t know how to say it.” “Are you worried I’ll get mad?” “No.” “Are you worried I’ll laugh?” “No.” “Oh come on, just tell me!” “Okay … Continue reading

Living with the enemy.

I just had an “argument” with my husband that started completely randomly. Out of nowhere. About my daughter, of course… In 4 years of being together and exhausting all the other things to argue about, my daughter and housework are the only things that keep the argument candle burning. To be honest, I can’t even … Continue reading

Needed: 1 Giggle Inducing Poem

Yesterday was a sad, emotionally draining day. This morning was a rough one with my daughter. (IE: She said she wishes she could have “normal parents” and not one like me who yells and makes her feel bad all the time). I cannot take one more single little awful thing, and my frown can’t get … Continue reading

Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness

*Note: This is another post from my old blog. While I’m on such a warm & fuzzy theme today I thought it would be the perfect time to share this with you! Enjoy :) Today my daughter and I set out to make the world a better place, one smile at a time. During a … Continue reading

Stuff I Love

Stuff I Love

Good morning fellow internet dwellers! I think I found the “right” side of the bed today… because I feel really great :) Let me back up, I feel really great AND I drank a whole bottle of wine last night! No hangover – TA-DA! (Or maybe I’m just still drunk? … the verdict is still … Continue reading