Tag: Fun
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Counting Down to Dan: Finding Balance
The past couple of days have felt heavy. A flatness has crept in, leaving me feeling downbeat and withdrawn. I’ve been isolating myself, giving myself the space to breathe and focus on climbing out of this funk. But I’ve also granted myself permission to just be in it. The old me would have rushed to be ready…
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Navigating the Chaos
As I approach my luteal phase, I can feel the shift happening within me… like a quiet storm brewing. For anyone unfamiliar with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), it’s a hormonal condition that feels like being hijacked by an alternate version of yourself. I’m not dangerous (don’t worry), but I do become wildly out of character.…
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Finding Time (or Not) and Navigating the Chaos
It’s been a few days since I last sat down to write, and let me tell you… it’s not because I didn’t want to. Life is relentless right now. Doing everything solo means I’m juggling all the things, all the time. From keeping the kids alive and semi-happy to walking the dog, working, and trying to…
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Life in the In-Between
It feels like he’s been gone forever, even though it’s not even been a week. His side of the bed already doesn’t smell like him, and his clothes, once rotating endlessly between the laundry and radiator, are slowly disappearing back into his cupboard. I caught myself sniffing one of his jumpers earlier like some lovesick…
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Embracing Change and Building Connection
Change. It’s one of those words that feels heavy, isn’t it? We talk about it like it’s this mountain we need to climb, often focusing on everything we aren’t doing to support our goals. But when was the last time we stopped to ask what we are doing that doesn’t serve us? Instead of always thinking, What do I…
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Goodbye for Now, But Not Forever
Tuesday night will go down as one of the hardest we’ve faced as parents. At 3am, Erin woke in a complete panic that Daddy had left. And of course, he had. She was inconsolable, sobbing in my arms for two straight hours. She’s my emotional twin, bless her, drowning in feelings so big they threaten…
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Drinks and Deep Thoughts
3 days to go… It’s nearly midday, and I’m still in bed. A rare occurrence. Somehow, I’ve dodged a hangover, despite how much fun we had last night. I genuinely couldn’t tell you the last time I stayed up late, let my hair down, and actually wanted to drink. Life is so busy, and rest often feels…
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One Week to Goodbye: Embracing Change, Love, and Independence
7 Days to Go Well, here we are… my first blog in over five years.. In that time, I’ve started not one but two businesses (because why not make life a little busier?), Dan’s cycled through three jobs, and we’ve managed to survive a pandemic. We’ve had devastating losses and enriching gains.. The girls have…
The Bakers Adventures 