Tag Archives: parenting

being mom.

Posted on 23 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’ve had days when I can’t figure out what the hell made me think I could handle being a parent. Am I really going to be able to take care of them? Give them everything they need? Keep them safe … Continue reading →

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the cruelest christmas.

Posted on 20 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Christmas was magic when I was a child. Like the Christmas version of a Lifetime movie. Storybook-level magic. I wouldn’t have believed it was real-life if I hadn’t lived it. My parents were amazing and beyond generous. Christmas morning was … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidays, parenting, writing | Tagged christmas, family, holidays, parenting, santa, writing | 20 Comments

my beloved.

Posted on 16 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

my beloved. The winter night I met him My heart changed inside me. So overcome and amazed, Impossible to sleep. In my arms, against my chest Innocent, perfect, dear. Things will never be the same Because now he is here. And … Continue reading →

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unexpected holiday joy.

Posted on 13 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

This afternoon, less than two weeks until Christmas, we finally got our [fake] tree down from the attic. I should rephrase that. John got our tree down from the attic. I do not go up there. Ever. I did once … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fear, holidays, humor, parenting, writing | Tagged family, fear, holidays, humor, parenting, writing | 16 Comments

a couple things.

Posted on 3 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Thing one… This popped up today. All bright and orange-ish yellow and special. 1000 likes! My God, really?! Of course, it’s really a milestone that you gave me, dear readers. Thank you for being here. Thank you for liking some … Continue reading →

Posted in art, blogging, family, milestone, parenting, writing | Tagged art, blogging, family, milestone, parenting, writing | 17 Comments

basket case.

Posted on 29 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Anxiety sneaks up on me. I know it’s always there somewhere. But it lunges at me randomly, unpredictably. It grows into this huge fireball. It rolls around inside me, hurting my heart, making my stomach burn, tensing every muscle, rushing … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, depression, family, parenting, writing | Tagged anxiety, depression, family, parenting, regret, writing | 37 Comments

my thanksgiving recap.

Posted on 27 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

You may remember Aunt Dumbass from this post. I almost couldn’t wait to see her today and discover new levels of dumbassery. But it was not to be. Dreams shattered. While sitting in ridiculously excessive traffic, I texted my sister, … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, holidays, parenting, photography, writing | Tagged cooking, family, food, holidays, parenting, writing | 10 Comments

what it’s really about.

Posted on 18 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I stumbled upon this today (post linked below) … and I love it. With my unemployment status, we have to cut way back on Christmas this year whether we make a conscious decision to do so or not. But so … Continue reading →