"No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly pursuaded of each other's worth."
- Robert Southey
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It is moments like this that make me miss Panama before we have… https://t.co/IzHopK4k96
Take my hand. I promise to never (intentionally) steer you wrong.
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We do everything we can EVERYTHING to seek out what is best for our children but holy shit that doesn't come without a lot of second… https://t.co/NmjaMIP7Ju
I think Hawksley is picturing something like this when I chat with him about a new home. Except with a swimming pool, garden hose and ice cream freezer. Yes a freezer entirely reserved for ice cream.
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One week.… https://t.co/mYTn4kCeuN
Hawksley told me that he peed in the pool today. I thanked him for his honesty.
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There is nothing more pure than the amazing honesty of a two year old. That pure unwavering desire to tell you it all. I am just… https://t.co/2P0cgkcG2V
How to entertain a toddler step 1: hand them a quarter of a watermelon and give them free reign.
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Sadly that won’t work on an airplane. I am loving therapywithmel and her suggestions for helping littles be… https://t.co/ChquF4YyOM
Sometimes the biggest risks also happen to have the biggest rewards.
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What big leaps have you taken that have had amazing results? I am all about the power of the universe and lately it has been straight up… https://t.co/wVpeBd6Md1
There are a lot of goodbyes this week. Last night began the tearful goodbyes with one amazing family of dear friends. Last Sunday it was time to cherish some moments with these beautiful people. @sansarajanel and… https://t.co/mxPImA0VmO
Fear is what drives us. It is what holds us back. It is what creates the stores that keep you up at night and what usually brings me to meditation. Because as much I would like to do it daily, it just doesn't pan out… https://t.co/aXOxh9NEgb
#tbt to a little touch of playful bliss to mitigate the overwhelming feelings associated with a BIG change.
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it wasn’t until last night that those feelings began to seep in. I had honestly been wondering if I… https://t.co/c0v3d7L9Wm
Trying to find moments of harmony in the chaos of packing. Seeking out advice from those who have done this whole expat living thing with kiddos in tow.
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Families living abroad have become more and more normal and… https://t.co/h6L2SfU2to
I just wanna live in your world and see it from your sparkling eyes, little one.
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I am endlessly proud of our amazing dude. He has ditched water wings and swims with confidence (frighteningly strong… https://t.co/KIfKfVNQvA
"Parenting is a full time job" is a HUGE understatement. And all those instagrammers living the whole "If I can do it with just positive thinking, self help books and a regular mani/pedi, you can do it too!" must… https://t.co/coZgD8I8rH
Because sometimes we all need a little direction in life and sometimes that direction should come straight from our kids.
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I told Hawksley that we are moving to a new home. That we would have a new house, in a… https://t.co/NvaYrj4LX0
Dads. So many memes underselling them.
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If I had known the depth of love, patience, humor that Michael had when I met him ohhhhh so log ago (guesses to how many years?), I may have considered a babe even earlier.… https://t.co/4aAESWlpcZ
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there. To the people who may occasionally question their own sanity but would never for a moment change their realities.
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To my own incredible… https://t.co/ViQ1uKrPgj
Last night I had a good mom cry. I questioned if I was doing it all right. If the terrible two tantrums and bedtime slap fest was my fault. I cried because I am tired and worn thin. And… https://t.co/x96PSnubcD
I feel like the personals should have a section for mom friends.
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Mom seeking mom (Friend). Judgemental overachievers need not apply.
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I enjoy long walks to the playground, 9pm… https://t.co/SStS0tpdUJ
To the mama out there busting her ass to make your kids' lives as perfect as possible. To the dad worrying that he is doing enough, helping enough. To the parents working overtime to get… https://t.co/0pq4pOBsow
Sometimes we need to be reminded. That the person we were before we became moms? She still exists.
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She may be tired as f#%* and look like it but she’s there.
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Hawksley sneezed… https://t.co/xePjckMzNU
Say what you will about minimalism or giving it alllll up for the sake of adventure.... then add a kid and rethink it entirely.
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I read about people who want to rid it themselves of it… https://t.co/Kod2oY0AMo