I think a lot about documenting the moments that matter most to me – what really makes me think of someone? What things would I miss if they were gone? When it comes to my grandmother, I think about her sewing. I have so many memories quilting alongside her as a child (and adult!). She...
AMANDA SLOANE
Capturing real, everyday life in Atlanta, Georgia.
Category Archives: My Stories
I see you, mama. Coordinating Zoom meetings for everyone in the house, figuring out how to work six different e-learning portals, staying up late into the night to finish up your work, worrying about finances and everyone’s health and safety.
Parenting was hard enough before we got thrown into a freaking pandemic. Now it feels like the weight upon our shoulders is even heavier, which means the whole notion of “self care” gets tossed right out the window. But putting on our own masks (of the oxygen variety in this case) is probably more important...
Ever wondered what a full day in someone else’s life actually looks like? Do the moms have it “all together” or are they wearing yoga pants and a t-shirt, too? Is their house a Marie Kondo success or do they also have to summit Mt. Laundry every time they go down the hall? Do the...
He throws a broken monster truck, a folded piece of art, and a book onto his bed. They join the pile next to me — with its clown nose, matchbox car, Spider-Man figure and god knows what else is in there. “Are you getting in to snuggle with me — or all this junk?” I...
We were hiking when I spotted the cluster of pinecones — I could fit three in the palm of my hand. “Brendan! You have to come check this out!” I told him. They were so cute. And so tiny! He looked over my shoulder where I was crouching down. Then turned to my husband and...
I thought we were doomed for sure. What had been a “once-in-awhile” thing had turned into a “once-a-night” thing. I’m sure you toddler parents can relate!
“You’re strong, mama. You’re strong!” It’s exactly what I needed in that moment of total despair.
I know exactly what it feels like to want so badly to be good at something. It was tempting to jump in and help him. But we didn’t.
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