It’s the small things: Hours before our US Trip in 2019
Dear children, It’s been a while since our last holiday. I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve been going through the photo gallery on my phone and my mind…
Category: Motherhood
Love Is An Open Door: That one time we took away our daughter’s door
“Wait, what? You took off her door? Like, literally?” Yes, my friends. We literally did. We told her that she didn’t deserve privacy and went on to unscrew the hinges…
A Year Into The Pandemic
I don’t know the endgame to this pandemic. Perhaps we’ll return to life as we knew it, or perhaps we won’t. But I will tell you this: we will be telling the stories of these days for a long time. And every time we do, I hope we’ll raise a glass to the five of us and to something that time will never take away from us: our togetherness.
Marriage During A Crisis
I don’t ever wish that you’d find yourself in my situation someday, kids. But hardship is inevitable in life … and with that, in relationships too. So, please allow me to share a few things that I learned to do during those times.
Another Parking Lot Miracle
You know it’s funny. Miracles can happen anytime and anywhere, but for me, the parking lot is where it’s at. And on Fridays. Yes, I’ve experienced not one, but TWO,…
When being a mom just isn’t enough…
Dear children, I know how much I love you. I know that I will sacrifice my life for your happiness, my ambitions for your wellbeing, and my dreams for your…
That missing piece in our home came in the shape of a red-toy poodle.
Years from today, when you’ve enjoyed the long companionship of Macy Joy, I hope you will remember what you went through to welcome her into your life.
A story of the emotional spiral and a quick lesson on people.
Nothing can take away my joy unless I let it. But I’m not going to lie, sometimes other people get the best of me.
Mama Maya 