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…being strong

Hey folks! I just came off of the BEST WEEKEND EVER. Ky had her first recital and I’ve been in awe of her since. Her little group all went on stage, did their thang, and left...no tears! I'm pretty sure that is UNHEARD of! I just could not stop watching her little videos. And as… Continue reading …being strong

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…finding a hobby

Hey folks! Have you ever found yourself dreading this question: "So what do you like to do for fun?" No? Just me? *shrugs* I've had THE most difficult time attempting to answer that question. My answer is always different! Like I legit don't know anymore. I tried to go in my memories and see what… Continue reading …finding a hobby

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…doing it (mommy/daughter update)

(Excuse the lateness of this post and just roll with it. Ok? Cool!) It's finally Summer! Which means 2.5 things: 1) this school year is O V E R!!! 2) I get to spend more time doing things with Belly! and 2.5) I get a little break from Belly as well! Not that I don't… Continue reading …doing it (mommy/daughter update)

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…letting insecurities go (almost)

Hey folks! Long time. No post! I've been absolutely horrible with this blogging thing. Like I promise I had all the free time in the world - or so I thought - to write...But, Life. I digress. Today I write about concurring my body issues. Or at least a step in that direction. At first,… Continue reading …letting insecurities go (almost)

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…taking advice like a boss

Hey folks! I just wanted to take the time to write a loving letter... Let's begin shall we! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ To whom it may concern, I just wanted to write to you about all the advice you so lovingly give... From how to wash my child to what I should buy my child. Yes, I so generously thank you for taking such… Continue reading …taking advice like a boss

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…traveling adventures 

Hey folks! So I have done it! The impossible! And now I am in my family's history books. This past Spring Break I decided Ky and I were NOT going to spend it in NC. We needed a break. So I packed our things and Belly (that's what I'm calling her these days) in the car… Continue reading …traveling adventures 

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 …dating…ish

Hey folks! One of the things I knew would be a difficult thing to do, is date. Not that I was so great at it before, but I just knew it would be harder now that I'm a mom. In my mind, I thought a woman with a child and an "absent father", somehow made… Continue reading  …dating…ish

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…feeling overwhelmed

I don't know how folks...women...single moms....do it. But somehow I am, and I'm always amazed when I get through the day without losing it. Well the last couple of days, I have...I've ended the day in full blown tears. Just balling...when the day is over...and I finally have time to breathe...or in this case, cry.… Continue reading …feeling overwhelmed

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…co-parenting

Hey folks, I debated going into this topic only because Ky's T.O.P (The Other Person) and I haven't always seen eye-to-eye and I really don't want to paint him in a negative light. So keep that in mind while I still go forth with this anyway, K? When I pictured myself having kids (like in… Continue reading …co-parenting

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…saving my pockets

Hey Ashley what are you doing for Ky's birthday? What are you getting her for Christmas? Are you going to visit your family in NY? FL? Are you going to take Ky to Barbados? Guyana? Don't you think Ky needs this or that? Blah Blah Blah. Folks, I don't know how many times I need… Continue reading …saving my pockets