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with Desireé Melfi Bozzo
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A Mama’s Tears in the Land of Sparta
Posted on August 28, 2017 Leave a Comment
We spent a glorious Saturday in the Land of Sparta. Hubbz, Baby Boy, my bestie and I gallivanted from patios to campus and everywhere in between. It was Welcome Weekend on the greatest campus in all the land. There were families everywhere dropping off new and returning Spartans. As we walked down Grand River be-bopping […]
Navigating Friendships in Mommyhood
Posted on June 12, 2017 Leave a Comment
So, I’d like to start dating again. And I don’t mean men. What did she just say?! Let me explain. You know how when you meet a new friend and you don’t jump right in, instead you date them for a while. Grab manicures or a quick lunch (you know, things with timeframes on them) to […]
A Letter to my Baby Boy on Mother’s Day
Posted on May 14, 2017 Leave a Comment
Dear Sweet Baby Boy, Today is my first Mama’s Day with you. Yes, I celebrated this day last year but it was different because I hadn’t yet seen your face. You were still growing and moving in my belly. This year though, I celebrate with you! I thought I had a happy and full life […]
Week 34 Meltdowns
Posted on September 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
Tonight I had a minor meltdown. It might have been the pregnancy hormones. It might have been that I am in my 8th month of growing a human. It might be that I have an amazingly fulfilling, yet very demanding job. It might be that I am pushing myself to finish up my Master’s before […]
Week 18 and My Jeans Split
Posted on May 24, 2016 Leave a Comment
I tend to think mornings are super-duper annoying. That being said, I realize I live in a world where it is frowned upon to ignore people until 10am. To try and combat my loathing for waking up in the morning I came up with a little mantra that I repeat even before I open my eyeholes. […]