Motherhood · parenthood · Relationships

Twice thrice

Every year on their birthdays I write the girls a love letter of sorts. This year, I'm behind, but with a little grace for belated salutations, I'm still here keeping up the tradition. Bean turned two a little over a month again. My baby is no longer an actual baby. Dear Bean, My last baby.… Continue reading Twice thrice

Modern Family · Motherhood · Relationships

Better Things

We made it. The first year of another little human in our life. Blended. Honestly, in terms of Match and I, this year was interesting. The addition of Bean weighed a lot on us as a couple. The chaos of the first year and adjusting to the change is fresh. The first twelve months of… Continue reading Better Things

Divorce · Modern Family · Motherhood · parenthood · Relationships

For Better. For Worse. Mostly Worse.

This week, in a text message, I told off Ex. Why I always try to take the high road is beyond me. Sometimes... sometimes being brutally honest feels damn good. I anticipated the disagreement. I just hoped it might be different. I asked to switch visit days to accommodate Blue Eye's birthday party. He told… Continue reading For Better. For Worse. Mostly Worse.