Category: Mommy Commentary

Mommy Commentary

It’s our 10-year anniversary!

You know when I was planning how we were going to celebrate our 1o-year marriage anniversary, I was thinking of a variety of things. I wanted to do a photo shoot and have Bear included. I wanted to renew our vows and have a small ceremony. We originally planned to go to Legoland and use that as an anniversary/Spring Break vacation trip for the whole family. We had a
Kids' Activities, Mommy Commentary

Why Sonic the Hedgehog is the Perfect Family Film

Okay, probably not perfect, but good enough. Last week, I took Bear to see Sonic along with one of his friends from school (and his mother). We first sat in the back because I felt it was a easier exit, but we ended up moving closer to the front so the kids could see better. (Note for next time.) It's been a while since we've gone to the movies (last
Mommy Commentary, Yoda

Bear’s First Airplane Ride!

Bear with the United Airlines pilots out of LAX. Last week, my oldest brother got married in Las Vegas. Rather than taking yet another long road trip, we decided to use up the rest of Maks's frequent flyer miles to fly. I also got to see Mariah Carey one more time, so I have to mention Mimi since she was a Valentine's/anniversary gift: Mariah! We stayed at the
Health, home decor, Mommy Commentary

DIY Lavender spray

So, in my homesteading adventures, I've grown a whole-ass lavender and rosemary bush. And for the past couple of years, I've struggled to come up with things to do with that bush. Drying it out and hanging it up as a decoration (something I've planned to do but never did) was an option but I wanted more. Then, my brilliant husband suggested - 'Why don't you come up with
Mommy Commentary

Why Kobe Bryant’s Death Hits Me a Bit Differently.

Now, before I go any further with this and to keep the feminist crowd at bay, I don't believe Kobe is a rapist, sexual assaulter, etcetera and so forth. I didn't believe it back in 2004 and I damn sure don't believe it in 2020. That being said, if those are your beliefs, you probably want to stop here. I'm going to keep it one hundred, I'm a bit
Mommy Commentary

Why Your Kid Sometimes Needs a Sick Day from School

As adults, we all know the unspoken rule that you use sick days for non-sick activities. Yes, I know people use sick days for actual sick days but sometimes you want to play hooky and use those days for fun. (Let's keep it one hundred, fam.) So, I thought about what I wanted to do with Bear. He's a good kid and an excellent student. He's only missed two days
Mommy Commentary

This Is Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Are Trash

Honestly, this post is 7 days into the new year and I'm pretty sure either you're going full-steam ahead with your brand-new gym membership, that Peleton bike your girlfriend swore up and down was the truth, and you went completely vegan or vegetarian at midnight sharp! And I'm pretty sure you might be struggling and wondering what the hell. Maybe a few of you are committed to the cause but
Mommy Commentary

A Year in Review!

It's so easy to get caught up in the now and going to, that sometimes you forget what you already did. So, we had a pretty amazing year. Let's check it out from the beginning, shall we? We went to see the Rose Parade floats since we literally live down the street from the Rose Parade. And seeing the floats up close and personal: Then we had a family
Ethan, Mommy Commentary

Celebrating Ethan

Eight years ago, my firstborn, Ethan, was born prematurely at just under 23 weeks. He only lived for two hours on December 13, 2011. This year, celebrating his memory has been rather quiet, almost muted. It's not that we don't care anymore; we'll always care, love, and celebrate our baby. It's more of a quiet reflection. As 2019 is drawing to a close, and a brand new decade is
Mommy Commentary

Our Thanksgiving Vegas Adventures

We did something different this year for Thanksgiving; we went to Vegas! Maks got me a Mariah Carey floor ticket for my 40th birthday. We originally planned to leave Los Angeles around 11 AM, but heavy congestion (along with a 10-car pileup) on the I-15 prevented us from leaving. So, we left later that night and well, that was a disaster, too! It snowed on our way to Vegas.