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Sometimes it takes a village to raise a child, but what if you dont have a village?

22/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our Bugga 🎣

The man who turns a simple fishing trips to the beach into core childhood memories.

Nate lives for those fishing trips. The early mornings. The “shhh don’t scare the fish.” The proud little face when he gets a bite. But mostly? He lives for the time with you.

Pool games that somehow turn into the Olympics.
Secret missions to the shop for ice cream or a packet of sweets.
Little adventures that feel very big when you’re small.

And Sauly? He might be tiny now… but he’s already watching. Already desperate to be part of the boys’ club. No doubt he’ll be “frothing” for his turn at the rod soon enough.

Thank you for being the kind of Bugga who shows up with patience, playfulness, and pockets full of treats. The kind who makes ordinary days feel like holidays.

We love you infinitely. Happy Birthday, my Dad. 🐟

06/02/2026

Well done ChatGPT, well done.

Mom Boss. Dad Boss. Two happy boys.

This is us.

Full of love, snack crumbs, toy airplanes, and tiny humans who think personal space is optional.

Some days it’s drills and deadlines.
Some days it’s tantrums and toy airplanes.
Most days it’s coffee on repeat and hearts completely full.

29/01/2026

While the world rushes by, I’m choosing to pause.
Tiny hands. Big smiles. Pure joy over a little train ride.

They remind me daily how to live, slowly, fully, honestly.
To find magic in the small things.
To feel everything.
To be right here.

There’s something so sacred about a child’s innocence…
the way they experience life with wide eyes and open hearts.
No rushing. No worrying about what’s next.
Just this moment. This ride. This joy.

Lately, I’m soaking in Nate’s excitement, Saul’s wonder,
and these beautiful, ordinary moments that somehow feel extraordinary.

Not to self: slow down. Be present. Let their innocence teach you.
Because childhood doesn’t wait, and neither should we. 🤍

22/01/2026

He’s been telling people he’s turning 23.
Today we officially call that a lie.

My Justy you’re officially 40 AF, which means I’m no longer a cougar, a cradle snatcher, or whatever else you’ve been calling me. We’re even now.

Jokes aside… you are the dictionary definition of a mensch. The kind of human everyone loves because you are steady, kind, present, and absolutely phenomenal. Watching you be a husband and a father is my greatest privilege. You are the heart of our family, and the safest place we land.

I am so grateful I get to do this life with you, the messy days, the magical ones, and everything in between. You bring love, laughter, and so much joy into our world, and I feel incredibly lucky to walk this journey by your side.

Here’s to 40.
Here’s to us.
And here’s to the next chapter, together.

15/01/2026

Today we officially became a “both kids at school” family.

Saul’s first day. Nate leading the way.
Calm, confident, happy little humans.

It’s been a whirlwind of a week, but this morning stopped me in my tracks. So full. So grateful. So deeply aware of this season.

Justy joked that three out of four of the Melman family members are at school 😎 Watching our boys step into the world with confidence is something I’ll never take for granted.
Feeling wildly blessed in this season.

14/01/2026

The past few days have been a blur, early mornings, full days, new routines, new rhythms. Back in the working world. Back in the classroom.

I’m learning my way around a completely new environment and honestly? I’m loving the challenge.

So many wonderful new humans, so much growth, and that familiar spark of this matters.

Tired? Yes.
Grateful? Also yes.
Ready for this season? Absolutely.

New beginnings can feel chaotic and exciting at the same time. You don’t have to have it all figured out (I sure as hell don’t) to be right where you’re meant to be.

10/12/2025

From dance floors to snack drawers, the evolution is wild.

02/12/2025

Sometimes the universe sends you a sign… and sometimes it sends you a Tinder match who becomes your husband, your safe place, and the dad of your babies.

2018 me had no clue what was coming, the love, the growth, the family, the magic. A swipe that turned into a life I’m so grateful for.

01/12/2025

Hello, December. Hello, birthday month. Hello, 40 (almost)!

Today marks the start of a new chapter, a month to celebrate growth, love, and the woman I’ve become. This year isn’t just another birthday; it’s a homecoming. A celebration of lessons learned, boundaries set, and the courage to finally be unapologetically me.

I’m leaving behind the doubt, the comparisons, the people and habits that no longer serve me. And I’m stepping fully into confidence, ambition, joy, and a life I get to build on my own terms.

As a mom, a wife, a friend, and a woman who finally feels like herself, I’m ready for the messy, beautiful, unstoppable growth that this next chapter promises.

Here’s to December, here’s to 40, and here’s to a year richer, bolder, and sassier than ever.

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