Something strange is happening in nature. It seems like the seasons have shifted. Perhaps this is a response to humanity’s “achievements”: endless testing of new weapons, the pursuit of new…

I often find myself pondering questions like: what exactly is our mood? What are our emotions? And I can only guess the answer on an emotional level… Most likely, it’s…

No water. I conjured up some sort of mishmash of boiled and unboiled water to brush my teeth. The water isn’t exactly drinkable… Sasha is brushing his teeth, and I…

Our Life as Twins My life with Ira is all about being twins. Sometimes it’s really nice to feel special, but other times, it’s exhausting to be constantly compared, endlessly…

The Joy of Working Out with a Partner There’s something incredibly rewarding about exercising with someone else. I’ve always had my sister by my side—two is definitely a company! My…

Life, in truth, is a lot like a zebra: one moment you’re happy, and you don’t even consider how tomorrow might bring you down. But “down” doesn’t last forever, and…

Droplets… For a while, Iryna and I were called “droplets” in our neighborhood. After all, droplets of water are all the same… just like us. How wonderful it is to…

For me, it was a MASSAGE. I never thought the results from a massage could be so amazing! Everything works best when combined, and the same goes for massage. You…

These are the two types of female body shapes that my friend, a cosmetologist and massage therapist, has named. And she was absolutely right! Here I am—a “guitar girl”. Brief…

I’m a very goal-oriented person, used to setting clear objectives. So the first thing I do is write down my goal. For example: “I want to weigh 117 pounds!” (but…

Engaging in any sport will never lead to success if it’s not paired with sensible nutrition. The one conclusion I’ve reached after many years of exploration (or perhaps my body…

Лying down to sleep with Sasha, I suggest we play a game. Since our patronymics come from our fathers, she has to guess what her father’s name is based on…

– Mom, I really LOVED that candy! ________________ Sasha was curious about the last names of her brothers. We got to Yegor. I said his last name is Dukhivnikov. Sasha…

Today is the day I fulfill my promise to my daughter: to buy her a beautiful tricycle. I spent a long time researching online to find the best tricycle for…

Sasha: – Mom! I want juice! Just not tomato!

Sasha’s Funnies: “Chiki-piki, here I am!” “Opa-na!” “Yeah, right!” “No way!”

Сasha is building a tower out of blocks and says to me: – Mom, don’t knock over my tower, or the blocks will be **FALLEN**! ________________ Sasha: – Dad! **I’ll…

Conversation Between Sasha and Alexey (3 years 11 months) at the Dacha Sasha: Aloshka, I love you! Alexey: And I don’t love you! Sasha: But I still love you! Alexey:…

My Journey Through Fitness At the age of six, my sister and I were enrolled in dance classes. However, I struggled with flexibility and endurance. I remember constantly feeling pain…

We took a chance and played a round of “Monopolist” (the Kyiv version of Monopoly) with our four-year-old. To our surprise, she outsmarted us! She bought up all the most…

If only we knew how little our problems interest other people, we might feel hurt. But to me, this just highlights that no one will do anything for you, or…

Feeling Weighed Down It’s been a while since I’ve felt such a heavy, disjointed, and downright awful mood. It’s clear that there’s something more to us than just our physical…

Never Forgetting the Importance of Love I don’t know why, but I remembered a particular incident that I will never forget. I have a twin sister. When we were 17,…

Dreams. Desires. Hopes. How important they are! Yet we live our lives without giving them much thought. People are such strange beings. And so perfect. I never cease to marvel…

September: A Month of Milestones In September, we experienced two significant events that deserve attention: I finished breastfeeding Sasha, and Sasha started preschool! To ensure that the transition went smoothly,…

Iren: The idea of giving birth alongside my husband had never crossed my mind!))) But when I gave birth to my son and my sister was nearly collapsing outside the…

One Year Ago: A Day Full of Joy I remember that day a year ago, and tears well up in my eyes because it was so full of joy and…

Month Two: A Transformation The second month began with a surprise—Sasha was unrecognizable! She had grown and changed incredibly! Our entire second month was a true summer vacation. We spent…

Oh, how I waited for this little one! Every single day of my pregnancy, I would talk to that tiny human growing inside me, telling her that she was the…

My Dear Son Sweetheart, I want you to know and always remember that I love you. I love you with all my heart. Every day, I thank God for giving…

My Journey to Motherhood Since I was 17, I faced serious health issues that led to two complex surgeries. After all the complications, I didn’t even ask the doctors whether…