summertime

Going Back to School during Covid

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I only want the best for my son.

This has been at the top of every parents to do list for a while now. Going back to school during a pandemic. Is it safe? How will they do it? Will they have to close again? Why would they open when cases are rising? I’m sure I could have listed over 100 questions surging through parents minds all over America. This is something I never made room for when I had my firstborn, I always knew school would be the most important decision. But I never imagined making that choice during a deadly pandemic. My son is a rising kindergartener who is also autistic, and receives some therapy and goals for therapy through the education system. Our or my whole world has started crumbling in on me. It’s a temporary stressor, and feeling of being defeated..but nonetheless valid. And it is taking over right now. It’s hard to let these feelings just be because I never thought I would have feelings like this in my entire life. I have at this point tried to cover every scenario! My son has a spot at a Magnet school, he’s registered for virtual academy, and I have homeschool prepped and ready to go. I have tried to get all the private therapists I can to make sure he has everything he needs if we decide to homeschool. I have consulted with his pediatrician, therapists, past teachers, family and friends about this decision and about what they plan to do…we all have one thing in common. We all aren’t really sure and are having the same struggle. This is all the result of very inadequate leadership at the presidential level. But we can’t change things at this point, just try to stay safe. Learn from mistakes made. Collectively we can get through this if we lean in on every resource we have. All those dormant resources you never thought you would use check them out! You never know what you might learn and it may give you much needed peace about the choice you make for your child. Most of all during this have patience, allow yourself a chance to feel disappointed and then figure out your next move. Trust me when I say this is hard, but take this time to find your friends and tribe of people who can help and who you can help during this time.

Kindergarten 2020

Stay safe everyone and sign up with your email, I have lots of content coming.. mom hacks, homeschool, autism and tips on how to navigate the world of therapy and services offered, outdoor activities and indoor rainy day activities!! Sending you xx,

Brandy

This is How My Day Went!!

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He’s into frogs and bugs right now!

As mothers and women I think it’s important to help build one another up. This requires building up our confidence. Which means we need to be relatable, and be honest in our struggles. A big pet peeve of mine is looking to other amazing women for support, or connection and seeing perfectly curated feeds of perfect photos, perfect kids, perfect house, and then a caption about the wonderful things going on in their lives. Let’s be honest if your not being real you are not relatable, so I want to share about one of my insane days as a mom and wife. The truth I guess..?.

No edits here! Real life snaps!!

My day started off decent, I didn’t meet my sleep goals so I struggled to get up and keep up with the 20 different demands my 5 year old had starting at 630 asking for his IPad. I made sure everyone was fed, well except me. I munched on some cookies, some ramen whatever I could fit in between tasks. Then Jacob had to leave to run errands. I was about to take my “morning bath” aka my relax time alone for 15 minutes. And I realize I have to do this while the kids are with me alone. So I put up the baby gates. And the kids were on their devices with a snack across the hall, don’t worry Karen I have cameras and can hear and see them. Everything was going ok for about a minute when my oldest burst through the door then my youngest. Both with rediculous demands even though they had everything they needed. So during my cold bath, yes did I tell you the hot water ran out for some reason, so they brought toys in the bathroom. My toddler brought me some funions he had in his mouth and tried to feed them to me. I gave them my water thinking I would get maybe five more minutes. But instead they bring it back to me and guilt me into drinking it, which I normally wouldn’t do. But I was desperate so I drank it and it had backwash and funion crumbs in it…gag!! So I gave up and decided I just needed to get out I was not getting a break today lol and my toddler comes back in and laid down because he had pooped. It really was an eventful day. The kids were non stop I couldn’t even lock them out of my bedroom. I am not sharing to be negative, put my kids down, or complain. I want other moms to know I’m right there with you in solidarity!! I see your struggles your rough patches. They are temporary and we will get through them. And I want you to know you don’t have to appear perfect to be an amazing mom and woman!! And always be kind ladies you never know what another persons struggles may be!! As a fellow hot mess express parent I want you to know I will be honest and as transparent as possible. I want to build community and friendships with fellow parents!!! Drop a comment below, share one of your crazy days!!, and please subscribe for my latest content!!

Missing the cooler weather lately, looking forward to fall and making more memories outside!

xoxo

Brandy

Allergy Relief for Dry Eyes

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👀 Eye’m so in love with @similasanusa eye drops for allergy relief! With allergy season in full bloom I have unusually dry eyes which causes some minor burning. #ad #Similasan allergy relief eye drops have been very useful to relieve the burning in my eyes from the heavy pollen drying my them out….and they don’t make my eyes red or irritated in the process. I personally have found this product to be gentle and effective for minor eye irritation due to the heavy pollen. And I was super excited to find their product comes in travel packs that I can keep in my diaper bag to use if I need them while I’m out. I live in the “city of trees” in Jamestown and the pollen is brutal!!🍃This product is homeopathic. **Please check with your physician or pharmacist of course if you have any questions about using this product. I want to remind you any information I share here is my own, as well as my family’s experience with this product! I do recommend trying this product once you have researched and checked with your physician to make sure it’s ok for you!!! If you have any questions about #similasan #allergyrelief I’ll be linking their website in my bio so you can check them out for yourself!!👆🏼#homeopathic

Me Time

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•*Definitely not my typical share for this page, but I love this view.•*

~ ~When we were at the beach this year for our vacation I would get up first and take my camera out on the balcony and take some snaps of the view. Maybe I just really enjoyed the quiet slow mornings ALONE watching everyone in the community working so hard to get ready for all the tourists, I know it’s Myrtle Beach and it’s a money racquet for visitors but for us it’s how we have been celebrating Jackson’s birthday and now it’s a family tradition to come once a year…so I had a different appreciation and respect for Myrtle this year. (Also, I have been coming here for vacation and weekend fun since I was a toddler myself) There are lots of memories here and now as a family of four we have many more to be made. ⋒♡☼

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