It’s been a while since I’ve just gone to the mall to just “hang out.” But it’s on Quinn’s list of summer activities, so I had to oblige 😉. Plus we got to twin with our Care Bear shirts, one of my favorite cartoons when I was a kid, and hang out with my bestie.
Of course, Quinn got a mini shopping spree out of the excursion too! 😅🤗
Alll the best,
Tanya
Both my daughter and I love surprises. I was pleasantly surprised that she agreed to “twin” today in our Charlie Brown Christmas sweatshirts. While she was surprised to an evening of magic and illusions with Christmas twists, lights and music.
I’m so grateful for family time and outings, especially around this time of year. I can’t help but smile while in the festive environment, with delectable treats and extra time together.
All the best,
Tanya
Yesterday, it was an evening of Hornets meets Lakers, not the teams, but the sneakers my daughter and I wore in attending our very first sneaker ball for a relative. It was a fun event, but a big part of the fun was getting dressed up and “twinning” or “fraternal twinning” with my mini me.
All the best,
Tanya
“Will you and Quinn be getting your hair done at the salon once a month?” my sister asked, to which I replied, “Yes!” My daughter got her hair done at the salon for the first time at eight years old for her birthday, and it was such a memorable experience not just for her but for me too. In wearing my hair in its natural curly state, I tend to do it myself, but since I got some color, I’ve been going to the salon more frequently to maintain my color and keep it healthy.
Of course, Quinn wanted to be a part of that experience, and I figured why not?! Even though I know it won’t last long with my workouts that sweat out my hair quickly, today, I decided to get a silk press instead of wearing my hair curly. Though we currently have different hair colors, Quinn was so excited to be “twins,” insisting that I have my part in the middle like her and not a side part. With the rain, my hair is already puffing up a little in the front, but I’m glad we have this salon time together to bond and am looking forward to this once a month.
All the best,
Tanya
I can’t believe I’m celebrating my tenth “mommyversary!” I’ve learned and grown so much, but I still have big shoes to fill. Interestingly, one of the gifts my husband and daughter gave me was quite symbolic and reminded me of this fact. About a month ago, my husband sent me a text about a pair of sneakers he planned on purchasing for our daughter for her ninth birthday, and I replied back saying that I wouldn’t mind a pair of those as well and have always loved the classic Adidas sneakers. Little did I know, he was purchasing a pair for the both of us to wear together on Mother’s Day because Quinn wanted us to be twins. She was so excited, and I was too.
Then, the card she gave me just added to the symbolic gesture. It said, “Mom, I’ve got some really big shoes to fill.” She then told me that she picked the card because she loves wearing my shoes and how she hopes to be like me when she grows up. This made my day but made me think about how I’m still learning and growing as a mother. Quinn is in her last year of single digits. Her interests are constantly evolving, and she will be a tween before I know it. I noticed on the side of the sneaker it says, “Superstar” in gold, which is how she often views me. I hope that I can continue to fill those shoes and be the mom that she needs in the years to come.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, mothers to be, aunties, mother-like-figures, etc.
All the best,
Tanya
Two things I really enjoy are spending time at the beach and with my mini me. We had so much fun playing in the ocean, sand and just catching the summer breeze. The icing on the cake was twinning in our matching swimsuits. it really made my day knowing that my eight year old enjoyed it as well and is excited to twin again. 🥰
All the best,
Tanya
After spending about four hours doing knotless braids on my hair for the first time, my daughter smiled and said, “Your hair looks amazing! Can you put my hair in braids just like yours please?” Now that Quinn is officially eight years old, I wasn’t sure if she would still like to “twin” with me, but after I did her hair, she requested that I put it in a bun so that we could look like twins.
It makes me feel good to know that she still looks up to me, and when given the choice, she wants to be seen in my image. This also reminds me that I must be mindful and try my best to put forth a positive image for her to want to model. I love my mini me so much and will always cherish these bonding experiences that bring us closer together.
All the best,
Tanya
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