Say No More
Welcome to Melissa does it all! This is a safe place for you to read, laugh, cry, pray and then carry on- doing all you can with what you have. What will I talk about […]
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Yes, I’m Depressed… How the Darkness of 2020 Consumed Me
By December 2020 I could not wait until a new year. Like so many people, I was so over everything 2020 held- disease, death, politics, racial injustice and safe at home living. Don’t get me […]
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Have Kids, They Say
I’m not going to ever be qualified to teach parenting classes. At the rate things are going I may be more qualified to become a MMA referee. I used to tease my sister about her […]
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Red, White, and Blue
America is a special place. It’s one of the only countries where the term “patriot” can be used to describe those who respect democracy or a hate group. A place where political leaders jokingly refer […]
Read MoreI woke up like this
Ella is two. She’s a fiery, climbing, tough kind of princess. She climbs over the crib walls better than Spiderman and always lands on her feet. In great caution, Troy removed the side of her […]
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Living…
I understand why people jump off of cliffs, over indulge, and get into highly passionate relationships. We all want to live! We want to enjoy life with all of our senses and repeat the sensations […]
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Mommy Chronicles- Tickle Monster
We play this game we call tickle monster. I’m always the monster. I chase the girls around the house and anyone caught is tickled. I try to sound as menacing as possible. Tonight I tickled […]
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Mommy Chronicles- Potty Training
Some kids try to practice martial arts on their own. My Ella is trying to potty train– herself. She’ll be two in a few months. She refuses to wear diapers. She screams, potty! But by […]
Read MoreMommy Chronicles- Baby Cousin (Abigail age 3)
Me: Guess who’s coming next week? Abigail: Who? Me: Cousin Adam!!!!! Abigail: Oh my Gosh!! I love Cousin Adam! He’s my favorite!! Is he coming over here?! Me: Yes! Cousin Adam and his wife, Cousin […]
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Getting Ready with Abigail (age 2)
Abigail: What are you doing? Me: Putting foundation on. Abigail: Why? Me: Well… it evens out my complexion and covers my blemishes Abigail: (nods as if she agrees) Me: *straight face. Continuing to apply another […]
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