About benandavasmom
Hi.ย I’m Ben and Ava’s mom.ย My name is actually Katie, but few people remember that once they meet my munchkins.ย So yeah, I’ve started a blog…and I do quite a bit of different things.ย Aside from being a mom, I’m a lovable grouch, girl dork, glitter princess, aspiring actress, lab manager, compliance person, occasional… Continue reading About benandavasmom
Every heartbreak is self-inflicted
A long time ago I pondered which was worse: betrayal or disappointment andโฆitโs still disappointment because disappointment comes from within. We break our own hearts with anticipation or expectations that just cannot be fulfilled. One day maybe I will learn to manage my enthusiasmโฆbut then again, maybe notโฆI love that deep down I still believe… Continue reading Every heartbreak is self-inflicted
Hi!!! Itโs been a while!
SoโฆI have not posted in a very long time here. Partly because Iโd started feeling the need to censor myself and Iโm the type of person who would rather say nothing at all than something less than genuine. But! Here I am!!! The kids are now about to turn 15 and 17 and weโre entering… Continue reading Hi!!! Itโs been a while!
Trying to be me again
Recently Iโve realized that the definition of love I grew up with was not healthy. For 42 years Iโve literally ignored blatantly and low key disrespect from multiple sources in the hopes that one day someone would love me unconditionally. Iโve been searching for validation and meanwhile Iโve become a fucking powerhouse. Iโve challenged myself… Continue reading Trying to be me again
I am an actress.
My January 1 didnโt go any bit the way I planned and it kind of set the tone for the whole month, no matter how annoyingly positive I tried to spin things. But one thing January allowed me to do was to search for meanings in things. And to remember why I do the things… Continue reading I am an actress.
Merplings on the red carpet!!
It’s been a busy year. This past Saturday the kids got to see me on the “big screen” for a screening of the short film I was a part of for the 48 Hour Film Festival. It was pretty cool. And scary. And a little stressful. We aren’t used to being downtown after dark. Ben… Continue reading Merplings on the red carpet!!
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