Ali Flynn
Ali lives in New York with her four teenage daughters and her husband. After moving around a bit as a child, she spent her teen years in Westchester county, moved to NYC for college and returned to Westchester fifteen years ago. Prior to having the girls, she was an English teacher, and on the side always enjoyed writing with the hope to one day publish a poetry book. In her free time, Ali enjoys going on long runs, browsing independent bookstores, catching up with friends. She is in a constant state of doing laundry, cooking, policing arguments, driving to and from activities, and trying her best to be the kind of mom her girls will admire, even on her worst days. Ali is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of motherhood with an open heart.
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We All Make Mistakes
It’s okay. We all make mistakes and must learn to forgive ourselves for them.
So, mamas, let me share one of the many mistakes I have made raising my children over the past seventeen years....
Hang in There Mama
Hang in there mama, you are enough.
Some days the exhaustion and anxiety of not being enough just seem to envelop one’s soul.
But hang in there mama, you are enough.
Legos may cover every inch of...
Hold On to Hope
As the morning sun gently cascades the bed and the flickering light washes over me, I am reminded of the hope in the new day.
Hope holds onto my hand, letting me know I’m not...
Doughnuts and Life
“Can we get doughnuts tomorrow morning, Mama, and eat them on the beach?”
“Of course, sweet girl! Sounds good to me.”
As we sat on the dewy sand, enjoying a doughnut date with the seagulls,...
Summers Past
Summers past were days flying kites on the windy bay, jumping off the high dive while whispering, “You can do this,” endless nights of vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, and catching fireflies.
Summers past...
How Do I Only Have Twelve Days Left?
Twelve days.
Twelve days left wondering if I have done enough.
Twelve days left, questioning if she will leave fully prepared and not forget to listen to the little whispers floating in the air.
Twelve days left...
All Moms Have a Heart Full of Love
Some moms love hard. Some moms love harder.
But all moms have a heart full of love.
Some moms are calm and flexible. Some moms are anxious and filled with dread.
But all moms have a heart...
Do You Ever Feel Alone?
Do you ever feel alone as a mom?
Whether you are a single mom or a married mom,
an adoption mom, biological mom, or a foster mom,
a mom who had a c-section or a mom who...
The Movie Reel of Life Keeps Moving Me Forward
With a tearful smile, I fondly recall your little hand holding mine, ever so tightly, while skipping down the street singing songs.
Memories have been popping up lately, and as the movie reel of life...
Some Days Come To an End
You know the days when you think your kiddos are never going to get out of diapers or pull-ups? Or the days when they squeal with delight after going on the potty for the...