Author Archives: Mommy Boots

Toddler Quarantine

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Last Sunday, Nellie started running a fever of about 102. She was burning up all night and into the morning, so Josh stayed home with her. We kept her out of school on Tuesday as well and that evening, I … Continue reading →

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Nellie Rose In: Tangled

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mommy Boots

One of Nellie’s favorite movies is Tangled. She is in love with it. She got a Tangled Barbie doll for her birthday (which is cute and sweet and all, but have you ever had to deal with a foot of … Continue reading →

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In Her Time of Dying: One Month.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Today marks one month that my mother has been dead. Writing those words feels so strange and surreal. On one hand, the events of December 21st-28th feel fresh; like they just happened and on the other hand, it feels like it … Continue reading →

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Nellie’s 2nd Birthday

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Stop the presses and hand me the award for Mother of the Year, please. My child turned 2 on January 20th, and I’m just now writing about it. In my defense, it was a very busy weekend and I do … Continue reading →

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And Then I Hit a Lexus.

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Mommy Boots

The other day was MLK, Jr. day (duh) and so Nellie’s daycare was closed. No biggie. I had my in-laws lined up to watch her, but not until 8:30. Josh goes to work at 7, so I excitedly took my … Continue reading →

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In Her Time of Dying: Ashes to Ashes

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Hello to any new readers I’ve obtained lately. I apologize if you’ve come in hopes of finding a new mom blog to read and are all “WTF IS THIS”. It’s not always doom and gloom and talks about cremation and … Continue reading →

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In Her Time of Dying: Places

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Mommy Boots

I’ve felt pretty good lately. I’m still kind of easily distracted, and my brain isn’t wanting to absorb a lot of information. I get easily frustrated when I’m trying to concentrate on answering an e-mail, or problem-solve my way through … Continue reading →

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Grief and Eating Clean

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Grief, tragedy, and stress do funny things to a person. To me, they make me eyeball a plate full of chocolate chip cookies knowing full well that I shouldn’t eat them – ESPECIALLY if I’m clean eating – and say … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Eight.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Today I turn 28 years old. I woke up to several Facebook birthday wishes, which put a smile on my face. I began my day with a free birthday drink from Starbucks. Nothing like celebrating 28 years on this earth by … Continue reading →

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In Her Time of Dying: Dear Grief

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Mommy Boots

Dear Grief, They tell me that you are normal and necessary. They tell me that you won’t last as you are forever; that you will always be a part of me but will become softer and less surprising. I’m here … Continue reading →

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