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04/22/2026

Except… it’s a sick toddler, breathing treatments, and using every hour of PTO I have left just to be here with him 😞

This is the part of motherhood people don’t talk about.
When you’re the primary parent, there’s no calling someone else in. There’s no split. It’s just you.

But I’ll say this… 💭
I’d choose this every time if it means I get to be the one holding him, comforting him, and making him feel safe.

Because at the end of the day, he doesn’t need perfect… he just needs me 🤍

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04/21/2026

From a tiny baby in my arms to running around the kitchen on his own… and somehow the dancing never stopped 🥹✨
Same kitchen, same love, just a little more chaos and a lot more personality 💃🫶

These are the moments I’ll hold onto forever 🤍

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03/31/2026

03/27/2026

I’m not gonna lie… some nights I do bribe my toddler with dessert just to get through dinner 😅🍪
Because I’m exhausted. Because I’m human. Because motherhood is a lot.

BUT—no matter how tired I am, his basic needs are never negotiable.
Fresh diaper or clean underwear 👶✨
Safe place to sleep 🛏️💤
Fed, clean, and cared for 🤍

There’s a BIG difference between being a tired parent doing your best… and straight-up neglect.

We’re all allowed to have hard days. We’re allowed to cut corners where we can. But our babies rely on us for their safety and wellbeing—and that part is non-negotiable. Ever.

You can be stretched thin and still show up for what truly matters 💔➡️❤️

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03/26/2026

Social media will tell you we all have the same 24 hours—but we don’t have the same resources, support, or capacity. And that matters.

If your house is messy, dinner is simple, and you’re tired—but your child feels loved and safe… you’re doing it right 🫶

This season isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing what matters most.

✨ Quick reminders:
• 1–2 priorities a day is enough
• 10 minutes of movement counts
• Easy meals are still good meals 🍝
• Rest is productive too

Give yourself grace 🤍 You’re not failing—you’re showing up, and that’s everything.

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03/23/2026

I can dance, sing, and load the dishwasher like this… because I did it all today 💃✨

03/18/2026

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t almost forget about my kiddo’s St. Patty’s Day celebration… between RSV and then the flu hitting our house hard, we were in full survival mode over here 🤧💚

But thanks to a little last-minute magic (aka Target Circle + Amazon 🙌📦), I was able to pull some things together in 24 hours.

I could’ve sat there feeling guilty or disappointed that I didn’t have it all planned out… but then I remembered something important: if I act excited and make it magical, he’ll feel the magic too. ✨

And that’s exactly what happened.
To him, it wasn’t last minute.
It wasn’t “not perfect.”

It was FUN. 🍀💚

So if you’re pulling things together last minute, running on little sleep, or just doing the best you can — give yourself some grace, mama. Sometimes life throws a lot at us, but our kids don’t remember the stress… they remember the magic we created anyway. ✨

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03/15/2026

The importance of having a village is so real—especially when you’re the primary parent. 🤍

You don’t always realize how much you need people, or how much you might have to lean on them, until you’re in one of those moments.

Today was one of those moments. I’m so grateful for Jordyn, who showed up for us without hesitation. After my little guy got sick and threw up on me at urgent care (and of course I only packed a change of clothes for him 😅), she immediately dropped what she was doing and brought me something to change into. And not just anything—she made sure it was comfy, cozy, and exactly what I needed in that moment.

Those small acts of care mean everything when you’re in the thick of motherhood.

Find your village. Love them well. And don’t be afraid to lean on them when you need to. We were never meant to do this alone.

Thank you for being part of our village, Jordyn.

03/14/2026

Turns out I didn’t stop partying…
I just switched to toddler concerts and overpriced tea. ☕️🎤

03/14/2026

A good cry sesh this morning, a reminder of all the amazing moments we’ve had this year. My little boy is growing up 🥹

03/10/2026

Happy birthday to my co-host and the newest addition to Moms with Moms. I’m so grateful motherhood brought us together and made sure neither of us had to walk this journey alone. From our daily phone calls to our sleepovers, you’ve become such an important part of my life.

You deserve the most beautiful birthday and for all the love you pour into others to come pouring right back to you. Thank you for being such a huge support and such a special person in our lives. 🤍✨