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Wellllll... it’s nearly 1:30am and I’m sitting in my car freezing and crying, like snot making icicles and shit and I’m listening to Miley Cyrus’ Adore You.... shit is hitting hard and getting real... starting off 2018 by losing my best friend is a real shitty feeling....

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Happy fucking New Year....

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I do love naps... and sleep.. I just don’t get much... often. The past two days have been full of sleep... and sniffles And congested, deep throaty coughs 🙄 ughhhh... I want to feel better and have a normal sleeping pattern, Please & thank you!

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I’m sorry... never meant to hurt people’s feelings.. maybe this will be the year I get it all together and have clarity and will be able to say what I mean and people understand I mean what I say... lost someone real close to me recently and if I could just explain.... But I realize that everything unfolds as it should and that there is still proof in God’s timing.. what’s meant to be will be. If not, you learned a lesson from it and will always have the memories...

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be proud of your progress :))

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It bothers Emma that mommy is sick.. she’s so used to me putting her to bed and she protested, wanting her mama tonight when her daddy told her it was time to go night night... she curled up near my feet and snuggled my legs and went right to sleep after I told her she couldn’t snuggle mommy near the face or else she would get sick, also... God, thank you for sending two little beings who love me unconditionally... there’s no greater high in this world. 🌎

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💥

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Co-parenting

It’s moments like this that make every mile worth it... that toothy, dimply smile... the hugs and snuggles and “I love you mommy’s”... the time I get to spend with my son is priceless... I cherish building memories with him. And with my daughter.. running around the house laughing and giggling, shrieks of giddiness and “you can’t catch meeeee”... I tell you what, I should weigh 120 lbs running around after these two ;) but, thank you Lord for my cardio... my two little baby dolls I’ve been entrusted to #teach and #shapeforthefuture ....I think it’s pretty cool you picked me and the lessons you taught me that got me to this point... Today is also one of those days that as a mother your heart just aches... you know tomorrow you’re gonna be up and at em, loading up the caffeine intake mug and hitting the road around 5am, west bound toward the mountains..... it’s the moments in when between visits, hugs and sugars are intangible... so, yeah... my 7 year old got a phone... he will always have a way to get ahold of mommy anytime he needs me... step off with your opinions and stay outta my dm, because if you knew me and all the obstacles I overcame and court trips I went to, you would know me well enough to just be happy that I was in a position to be able to be the cool mom 😎 for once:) I mean... it’s not a competition. My son has a good life. More grandparents than he knows what to do with❤️an amazing stepdad.. Emma as a lil sis😜A good dad. And his dads fiancée and her son are a huge, totally awesome part of Elijah’s life too.. he has another amazing stepbrother, Kaleb and a beautiful stepsister, Madison..their mom, Kassy, she loves Emma snuggles and seeing pics of Elijah too.. and having a good laugh about: “do NOT send a cowboy hat”—we don’t use step and half and all that though.. we’re just family..

we all just work together and make it happen.... that’s the way coparenting should be... IMHO anyways. ❤️❤️ #ncherewecome #mamasboy #girlboss #takecareofwhatsimportant #blessed #family #friendship #coparentingatitsbest #coparenting #positivevibes #peaceful #immamissmybaby #lawdatthemilesonmymalibu #wortheverysecondoftheride #firstborn #dimples #unconditional

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Thanks for the lessons, 2017..

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Give me ALLLL the coffee!

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Priorities

On this Christmas Eve, I stood outside taking a drag off my Marlboro light and had the words from someone who God sent my way to put things into perspective for me resonating in my mind; “Priorities, man”....

I snuffed out my cigarette, went back inside to where my husband and daughter were on their tablet and phone and I said, alright you guys, put your electronics down and get ready, we’re going down to the beach.

My husband doesn’t get much time with us, as he works seven days a week and doesn’t get to enjoy the little moments with our daughter as often as I do.. He misses out on a lot of her favorite things and getting to hear her laughter and see the smile on her face from the feel of sand between her toes or innocently chasing the seagulls down the shoreline.

I thought about all the sacrifices he makes for our family and does it all without hesitation. I thought about how this wasn’t just a trip to walk on the beach, but this was a chance for us to spend some time together without being in the same room but disconnected with one another because we’re too busy with watching PJ Masks or Bubble Guppies, or glued to a social media platform or playing an app to pass the time..

This person who gave me some solid advice and new perspective has no idea what they’ve done for me and my little family... thanks for the reminder that priorities are meant to be the most important things in life; God, Family, Love and Gratitude.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.. may God bless you each and everyone with blessings beyond measure, memories made and family to share your life with. 🎄🎁❤️

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Pretty flippin’ cool ❤️

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Anxiety

Today, my anxiety decided to pop up and try to ruin my plans.. I had my daughter all dressed and myself dressed and ready to go do some Christmas shopping and boom.... here comes that overwhelming feeling of not wanting to leave the house, it’s too “peopley” out there.

My daughter anxiously awaited the words: “let’s ride, Clyde”, as I always say to her before we go on a little outing or shopping adventure... she could sense something was off and she walked up to me and put her little hand on my face and asked me: “mommy, what’s wrong?”

... I think she can relate to me, she’s got social anxiety and tends to think people are staring at her and she doesn’t like it when it’s too “peopley” either..

Eventually, I mustered up the umph, reassured myself I could do this and we hit Starbucks first then target and together we worked through the overwhelming. The uncomfortable. We stepped out of our comfort zone...and we made it through, knocking out a huge chunk of shopping.

Having support is something I could never express enough gratitude for.. when I thank God for the blessings in my life, I thank him twice for the strength to overcome and the beautiful daughter he gave me that just........ gets me.