Mother's Day is observed twice each spring at our house. It's celebrated in March for Irish families, which is when my children give gifts and spoil me. In May I honor my bonus mother in America and remember my biological mother (who passed away in 2017). This year I didn't get to see my oldest…
I am officially middle aged. Having recently celebrated what felt like a somewhat significant birthday, I'm filled with gratitude. My first husband was 4 years older than me, but his life ended before he reached this particular milestone. I'm now 2 years older than he lived to be, which is a strange feeling. The process…
How have you transitioned into the new decade? A friend recently sent me a message saying, "Hope the New Year is easing you in gently." It's a lovely sentiment. In reality I've found a big gap between where I'd like to be and where I actually am. Ease sounds appealing, although that's not what I'm…
You may have seen it before: an adult display of absolutely childish behavior. If you’re a parent, or have parents yourself, you’re bound to have witnessed what can only be described as a Mommy Meltdown. A woman can only handle so much. (Not to say that dads don’t have their fair share of tantrums too,…
Two days before Blessing's birth, I received a message request on Facebook while I was on bed rest. In my last post, I mentioned that I was taking the highest dose of blood pressure medication the midwives could safely give me. It was essential to avoid anything stressful that could spike my blood pressure, which…
Creations of a Patchwork Momma 