thoughts – Sharing with you while Danny naps

Don’t Throw Out Those Egg Shells! – 2 activities made using eggshells

Around here we’re always looking for ways to repurpose when it comes to play. This past week we have been experimenting with ways to reuse egg shells and I have to say they have been some of my favorite activities. I knew eggshells…

SibsterandDanny June 28, 2020January 10, 2021 Comments 0 1 min read

A letter to my Daughter Born in 2020

Dear baby girl, Today has been a day.. I saw a meme earlier that said “me looking out the window to see what chapter of revelations were on” followed by a notification on my phone that read “trending on Reddit- how could 2020…

SibsterandDanny June 20, 2020January 19, 2021 Comment 1 3 min read

While Danny Naps

I was recently reminded that I’ve had my blog for a year now. That might be surprising to most people because for a very long time I didn’t share it with anyone. When I began I didn’t know where I wanted to take…

SibsterandDanny December 25, 2019July 3, 2020 Comments 2 1 min read

I Hate the Sound of Breaking Glass

This was one of my favorite novels years ago and lately I find myself thinking a lot about the first lines. Thinking about broken mirrors and about triggers. I wonder If certain sounds or smells send others into a whirlwind of emotions like…

SibsterandDanny December 23, 2019June 20, 2020 Comments 0 3 min read

The last sink bath

You don’t always know when the last time will be. You’re only 16 months and I can already say that for so many things. Too many things. I don’t remember the last time you crawled across the floor and clung on to the…

SibsterandDanny November 26, 2019December 26, 2019 Comments 0 1 min read

Dia de Los Muertos at Home

This post is sponsored by Samsung Home Appliances Growing up I remember the kitchen being the heart of our home. We lived in a small two bedroom apartment and my sisters and I loved gathering around my mom as she cooked because every…

SibsterandDanny October 21, 2019July 3, 2020 Comments 0 4 min read

Bless This Mess

It seems as though every time I stroll through the local Tj Maxx or Home Goods I catch a glimpse of that sign in the home decor section. I’ve never thought much about it. I see it so frequently in other places too.…

SibsterandDanny September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 Comment 1 3 min read

Sometimes I think of my dad on long summer nights. When everyone is sleeping. When I walk to the hall bathroom , careful not to wake up Danny and I catch a glimpse of the television. I think about those types of nights…

SibsterandDanny September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Comments 5 3 min read

We Changed

I often look at old photos of us and remember our lives before children. I look back at those people and I’m happy for them. They were so happy, adventurous, and carefree. They traveled the world. Lived spontaneously. But most of all they…

SibsterandDanny September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Comments 10 3 min read

Thunder and Breathing

It’s currently monsoon season in Arizona. As I’m laying awake listening to the thunder and getting these glimpses of lighting through our blackout curtain (ineffective apparently) I can’t help but remember the days when Dan and I were dating. One day in particular…

SibsterandDanny September 5, 2019September 7, 2019 Comments 0 2 min read