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• (she/they) • practicing folk witch serving the Peoria, IL area • lover of textiles and musical theatre •

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I asked for an NRSV journal Bible for Christmas so I can start making my own decisions about my spirituality. I also promised Saints Anne, Francis, and Anthony that I would devote myself to studying folk Catholicism. Here are my favorite things I've found so far:

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Zombie Bride Wedding Cake Milkshake from Zombie Burger and Drink Lab

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There are only four (4) ice cream treats I am willing to sacrifice my gut health for. Here they are in no particular order:

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Milkshake from Steak n' Shake

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I've been documenting when my son eats and sleeps and compared it to how often professionals say that a 3 month old should eat and sleep. Then I made schedule and stuck to it and I've literally had the best day 😭 home boy is in his crib napping.

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I'm going out tonight for my 30th as an ethereal fae person who probably holds the secrets of the universe if you come up to me in this bar.

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But to her no time had passed. A fun way to spend her time. She didn't feel disappointment. She achieved what she set out to do. Productivity is not a word in her vocabulary.

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Blessed ignorance. Sweet naivety.
She spent her entire evening sorting and stacking. They would tumble. She would try again. She rushed to show me her achievement.

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Had it been me, a well seasoned adult, I would be disappointed in my lack of achievement for an entire evening. And me, as her mother, did feel sad that she sat alone in a room for an entire evening.

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My son is 7 weeks old and I am almost positive he is sprouting the cute little fang.

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Typically babies start teething around three months old and their first teeth are the bottom two.

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@ChickAntrim We have much to discuss in the vein of mens fashion.

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Why Birkenstocks hasn't created funky patterned socks that are socially acceptable to wear with their sandals called "Birkensocks" is beyond me.

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Nothing could prepare me for Lottie telling me "the 80s was a wild place".

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Now that I'm the parent of two littles I realized I always bring a snack or a yummy beverage in the car with me. Because they're strapped in their carseats and I can have a moment's peace.

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I can't believe I'm almost 30.

I can't believe how much I like my face at 30.

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@ChickAntrim

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@ChickAntrim Don't forget your love of characters who take their authority way too seriously.

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4yo has started wearing headphones all the time because she thinks we can't hear her when she's got them on 😂 the things she talks about with her dolls is hilarious