Better Than I Was Yesterday

Better Than I Was Yesterday Wife, Mom, Introvert

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11/04/2025

Hey friends,

Take a few minutes to unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. Roll your neck a few times.

Add in a few deep cleansing breaths for good measure.

Rinse and repeat as necessary.

Done?
Good.

As you were.

💛

11/03/2025

It was 72 degrees today.

Today.
In November.

I had to tell 9 to take his jacket off because it was so warm outside. We were both sweating at different times during the day.

I live in a state where Halloween costumes were planned around winter coats.
Trick-or-treating involved snow more often than not.

This is some unnerving s**t.

11/01/2025

Hey friends!

Halloween 2025 was a success for 9. 🎃

He's been bursting with excitement since he woke up this morning.

He knew was going trick-or-treating and decided to leave a nice sized bowl of treats for others, with a handwritten note wishing everyone a Happy Halloween.

This kid is truly something special.
I may be a whole lot of things, but being his mother is the absolute best.

It's time for a couple of sweet treats, a nice shower, and bedtime.

I hope you all got to experience a bit of whimsy this evening.

Take good care of yourselves.

💛

"You're the best bum in the whole world, Son." 😂😭😂
10/31/2025

"You're the best bum in the whole world, Son." 😂😭😂

I've had this conversation too many times to count, and it's exhausting. I'm not here to make friends. I don't need to s...
10/30/2025

I've had this conversation too many times to count, and it's exhausting. I'm not here to make friends. I don't need to socialize in order to do my job. I'm here to support my team, advocate for our members, and collect my paycheck. I have friends at home. 🤷🏾‍♀️✌🏾

10/25/2025

I left my grocery list on the table today, and mentioned it to 9 on the way to the store.

9-"Sucks to be you." Followed by a diabolical giggle. 😭😂

I didn't even have a rebuttal, because he was absolutely right. If I don't have a list, I'm just out here wilding in these streets. My brain doesn't even try to participate. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Through some miracle, I managed to get everything we needed, except for two items.

He may not look like me, but baby, his personality is ALL ME.

There is never a dull moment with this child.

Good morning!
10/24/2025

Good morning!

10/24/2025

Shantel Akins 9 is working on his vibrato this week. 😭😂😭

Please send me your address. I'll make sure he has all of his essentials.

10/21/2025

Hey friends!

Remember when I told y'all that 3 babies were slated to enter my world this year?

The last of the three made his entrance into the world tonight. Safe, healthy and sound.

I was honored to be present for his birth and got to love on him for a bit this evening.

My heart is full.

Life has been crazy lately, so I'm extra grateful that I've been granted access to these magnificent journeys for these new mamas.

I just wanted to share a little bit of joy from my world.

I hope things have been good for you.
I hope you feel safe, loved and cared for.
I hope you know how wonderful and valuable you are.
I hope you keep going.
We need you here.

Please take good care of yourselves.
I'm so glad you're here.
Goodnight.
💛

10/20/2025

Last week someone told me that a sandwich is not a meal, and my jaw is still on the floor.

It must be the poor in me, because a sandwich has always been considered a meal in my home, and always will.

When I'm not feeling the best, I'll make a sandwich.
When we get home late after activities/events, and I need to get something on the table quickly, sandwiches are one my go to meals.
One of my comfort foods is sandwiches.
I love them real bad.

I'll have them with a side of chips and pickles, or if I'm feeling fancy, I'll add in a bowl of soup.

I don't ever want to get to a point in my life where I think I'm too good to throw together a sandwich and nourish myself, and those around me.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

10/19/2025

I remember rehearsing my voicemail message, just to ensure it was perfect. Clearing my throat, making sure my background was quiet, ensuring my voice sounded crisp and clear.

Now, that message could be chopped and screwed, and I wouldn't even blink an eye.

Call someone else, please and thank you.
🤷🏾‍♀️✌🏾😂

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