2025
Sunshine, Shenanigans, and a Dodge Ram That Hates Me
Oh, sweet sunshine and questionable decisions—we’re finally in Florida! Two whole weeks of fun, relaxation, and a little bit of chaos. Our grand arrival followed a 16-hour odyssey, with yours truly driving a solid 14 hours. I’m now considering a career as a long-haul trucker… or maybe a motivational speaker for exhausted parents. Speaking of […]
When Will I Ever Meet This Dude? Ugh…
Carrley Jade, you are killing me! So, my 20, almost 21-year-old (because she would absolutely kill me if I didn’t include that detail) has been talking to this boy for quite a while now. Ely. I’ve tried multiple times to get him to come to dinner with us. You know, just a casual, innocent family […]
Will Drive for Dunkin’: A Love Story
Do you ever find yourself doing something completely ridiculous, fully aware that people might question your sanity? Well, let me introduce you to my personal brand of crazy: the 45-minute round trip for Dunkin’ coffee. Yes, you read that right. Nearly an hour of my precious time for one glorious, caramel-drizzled cup of joy. And no, I […]
Guess who’s back?
Guess what? After over ten years of dabbling, designing, and delighting in all things handmade, I’m bringing my Etsy shop back to life! You might remember it as Simply Sina, a little corner of the internet I first opened in 2013. Back then, I was all about sewing and crocheting, then I shifted to creating digital […]
The Chaos of Packing—But This Time, a Brilliant Plan!
Packing. Ahhhhhh! Just the word alone makes my head spin. I’ll be the first to admit—I am the most unorganized person in the world. Every time we move, I swear it’ll be the last time because, honestly, I’m just not cut out for this. But this time, something is different. Right now, our house is […]
Spring Break: The Great Escape (Or So We Hope)
Alright, folks, enough of the sad posts—let’s shake things up a bit! It’s time for some excitement, some adventure, some… SPRING BREAK! What does that mean for us? Two glorious weeks in our new home, in our new community, basking in the Floridian lifestyle. (Or at least attempting to.) But first, the journey. Ah yes, […]
A Night of Memories, Friendship, and Baby Therapy
Tonight was one of those special evenings that reminded me of the beauty of lifelong friendships. My family and I met up with Ms. Teenie, Nannie’s best friend, at our favorite restaurant for dinner. Along with her was her son, Man—someone I spent so much time with as a child. Nannie and Ms. Teenie worked […]
Between Extremes: Grieving and Coping with Pain
I go from one extreme to the other. Either I sleep for nearly four days straight, or I’m up all night, caught in an endless loop of exhaustion and restlessness. The pain in my hands and fingers doesn’t help, but I know deep down that it’s not just physical. It’s grief. It’s the weight of […]
In Every Laugh, Every Hug, Every Day
Poems For Nannie During the long nights I spent with Nannie while she was in hospice care, I found myself turning to writing. The weight of the situation, the bittersweet reality of knowing her time was nearing its end, filled my thoughts and emotions. In those moments of silence and reflection, I felt compelled to […]
The Midnight Blog Post: Chicken, Water, and the Start of Something Terrible (or Wonderful?)
Here we go. My first blog post. Cue the dramatic music. I’m not gonna lie, I’m nervous. My stomach is doing flips that would make an Olympic gymnast jealous. Honestly, this could be the start of the end for my blogging career, or maybe—just maybe—it’ll be the start of something truly amazing. But let’s be […]
