SOUTHERN BELLE.

heather shaw. 42. doctor. mother.

[heathersshaw]

favorite thing about being a doctor?

“being able to make the kiddos feel better when they’re feeling their worst. nothing is better than healing someone and being successful in that.”

[heathersshaw]

What’s the biggest romantic fail you’ve ever experienced?

“probably being with, marrying and raising kids a man, the same man, for two decades, when i was, infact a big ol’ lesbian. i’d count that as a twenty year fail.“

[heathersshaw]

txt › open

sydney: it just dawned on me that in my whole 17 years of life, i have never actually been black friday shopping

sydney: not sure how i feel about that frankly

sydney: feels like a rite of passage kind of thing, but i also don't want to get trampled in a target

heather: it’s not worth it, honestly. when my kiddos were littles i would go to get the ‘christmas gifts of the year. the toys that always fly off the shelves, like tickle me elmo? and it’s frankly terrifying.

heather: expecially target. very overwhelming.

[heathersshaw]

imsg: heather → soulmate 💍

mila: you have the tree farm guy's phone number?

mila: right, yeah. it's okay though i think we can afford both if not.

heather: tis the season, lovie.

heather: yeah but i don’t want to not get a deal, you know? ahaha usually they’ll give a good deal if u ask enough.

[heathersshaw]

imsg: heather → soulmate 💍

heather: hey, x. can you give me a good deal on trees this week? i’m on a budget, it being the holidays and what not.

heather: oh, shoot, sorry, love! that was for the guy at the christmas tree farm. i’m trying to get him to let me get some christmas trees on BOGO. one for the office, one for home, y’kno?

[scxrletshxdow-deactivated202004]

It had been a bit of a day for Elliot. Deadlines had stressed her out, she’d been working on her first ever dress commission for someone and on top of that she’d had a disgusting feeling of dizziness and fatigue dragging her down all day. She dumped her stuff down on the table closest to her, her hands steadying herself as she felt her head reel. “I’m sorry…” She mumbled, eyes finding the person at the table and shooting them a gentle smile. “Just felt a bit dizzy for a moment.”

[heathersshaw]

heather’s attention had been dragged to the other, her motherly and doctorly instincts kicking in as she saw elliot all but collapse onto the table. worry lined her features as she approached the other, nodding at her words. “let me get you a water? have you had enough to drink today?” she asked softly, as to not appear as overbearing. “hey, no need to apologize.” she smiled gently. 

[heathersshaw]

milaspier‌:

mila was mostly just listening to the other, nodding now and then as if to let her know she was still present. but her gaze just focused on heather’s features, how she’d light up talking about the subject– it brought a soft smile to her own lips. mila loved the holidays overall, halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, all of them. she loved spending them with her kids and making it extra special for them. however, she wouldn’t consider herself as festive as heather. her eyes widen slightly when she mentions setting up the tree. shit, was it too soon? halloween was literally a couple days ago. “ i think you may have mentioned it already. ” she nods, “ all that sounds great. i don’t know about the tree though, maybe we  should set some priorities? ” the older woman suggested, it wasn’t like they had a wedding to plan or anything…  “ i think we’ll be lucky if adrian joins us for elf. maybe isaac, too. ” 

heather nodded when the other confirmed that she had mentioned her exxcidedness, “that’s what i thought,” she chuckled, a bit embarrassed. “-- the tree miiiiiight be too far, i agree. that’ll be reserved for the week before thanksgiving,” she pondered, staring lovingly at her wife to be. “i wouldn’t even count on adrian,” the brunette sighed, “he’s a little mad at me. i took away his nintendo ds, ‘cause he was ignoring his chores-  his exact words to that were, ‘i hate you, you’re the worst mom in the world.’ so,” she sighed, “maybe it’ll be just us? and that’ll be fun, hm?” the pediatrician mused, placing a soft kiss to mila’s cheek. 

[heathersshaw]

[allamericansbitch]

[heathersshaw]

saffronmontgomery‌:

“It’s probably too early to put it up, but who cares? I already decorated my bedroom for Christmas, why only have a month of the festive feeling, when you could have a whole season of it?” She mused with a shrug. Was it considered a little weird to decorate so early? Yes, it had just never bothered her. If she could get away with it, she’d keep her decorations up all year. “You should make some hot cocoa cookies too - those are amazing.” 

“yes, that’s what i’m saying! and it isn’t just even about the holidays themselves, i think it’s just super fun to decorate the house differently, for a longer period of time. you can’t keep halloween decorations up for multiple months and it’s just a hassle putting everything away for only about a month of festivity.” heather agreed, a smile on her features as she explained. she never really liked any holidays until her aunt had shown her how magical they could be and how decorating could be a nice distraction. (except for halloween... there was no changing her mind on that one.) “you’re so right. why stop there? what about sugar cookies too? a whole cookie feast.”

[animatedtvfilm]

[grayshaw]

        there was this sense of peace in his life now in regards to the attack that took his memories. there wasn’t much else for him to worry about — there was no more guilt that plagued his being. he had recently gone out and received the license needed for operating the motor bike he had purchased ( after selling his car ). now it was his first time actually getting to drive the bike — it was matte black and could climb to a high speed really fast, which was frightening at first especially with how fragile his head was. after driving it around a bit, he finally decided to pull into the cafe, kicking down the stand and then slowly pulling off his helmet. there was a smile on the lads lips, like a little kid on christmas morning. “ one time in the eleventh grade, i bought all of the harry potter movies and it was the best thing i ever did — but now this is definitely the best purchase i’ve ever made, ” he spoke to the nearest person, he ultimately thought it was someone he knew — someone he had already told about the bike. 

[heathersshaw]

heather was not expecting her son to be the one who had pulled up to the cafe in the rather dangerous vehicle, but when it was revealed that it was in fact gray, her brows furrowed. when his words confirmed her worries, that he in fact purchased a motorcycle, a stern finger pointed towards the male, “ grayson shaw, you better be joking with me right now.” a strong maternal tone in her words, a tone that was almost NEVER used, reserved for moments like these. she felt pretty guilty, expecially after seeing how happy it had made him- besides, he was twenty-two, he was an adult. she just couldn’t see him as anything but her little kid and seeing him on something so .... reckless. “you’re not driving that.” she stated, matter of factly, although she knew she didn’t have much say in the matter, “where is your car, mister?”

[heathersshaw]

“ thank god halloween is over. it’s finally time for the best time of the year- the holiday season!” the brunette grinned ear to ear, taking a sip from the peppermint mocha in her hands, “i got tons of holiday themed stickers for my patients, and-- oh my goodness, do you think it’s too soon to put up the christmas tree?” she thought for a half of a second, “i think i’m gonna put it up when i get home, make some gingerbread, wrangle up the whole crew and watch elf! did i mention i’m super excited?” 

[heathersshaw]

imsg: heather → open

renee: yes please do hit me with your car mama

renee: booo!!! what kinda shit propaganda is that? better save your money and don't hand out anything

renee: imagine being a kid and getting a toothbrush instead of candy. now THATD be scary. do u really wanna be that monster, heather?

renee: yeah exactly my point !! it'd be funny to bring up

heather: one ‘soccer mom van’ coming your way

heather: i mean if that would make me a monster then just call me frankenstein.

heather: i wouldn’t know. i never celebrated halloween.

[thefcrsythe]

# definitely like my mom

[heathersshaw]

imsg: heather → soulmate 💍

heather: feel like it's been about two years without you, babe. :( idk what time it is there, so, i'm sorry if i woke you but... i just wanted to remind you that i love you so so so much and i miss you so so so much.

heather: how's the big apple? you having big fun?

[heathersshaw]

imsg: heather → open

renee: unless you do something prettyyyy convincing then nope

renee: fine, halloween comes from the devil. we're all worshippers of satan.

renee: i MEAN. WOULD YOU NOT LAUGH IF ONE OF YOUR KIDS GAVE THEMSELVES A CONCUSSION AT A HAUNTED HOUSE?

renee: wait i see now how that would be a mean thing to do. but still, it'd be pretty funny at some point

heather: would you like me to hit you with my car?

heather: i might skip the candy this year, holy water and rosaries only. and those cute mini toothbrushes. cavities are a big issue!

heather: that started out as a joke but i actually really like the toothbrush idea

heather: no, i would most certainly not laugh. at least not in the moment, but, i see your point. like,,, in a year, yeah!