The Start of it All

Many things are certain, nothing is easy and motherhood goes along with that. I'm Laurin, also known as Marli's partner in crime. I became a mom at 16 and became a single mom 2 months later. I am a freshman in college right now, live in a small town in North Texas, and have one of the most supportive families ever. 

Marli is a little girl who was born December 27th 2015, she is my little companion on this crazy ride called life.

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Honestly how do you even start one of these things? My life mainly consists of college, Facebook, and chasing around my crawling baby. Who is almost walking by the way!! I guess I can start off by saying I am going to college to become a Midwife. Fun fact, I gave birth with no medication and my midwives actually impacted me in such a positive way it changed my entire career mindset. I want to leave a positive impression on everyone I meet.

Things have definitely not been easy, you never expect to get pregnant at such a young age  you never expect to be a single mom at teen mom. Nothing is how I expected things, if 3 years ago you told me I would be where I am right now I would have laughed at you. 

Sure, it sucks I don't get to go to my senior prom, homecoming, participate in theatre, or tennis, but I love that I became a mom. Even if it was early and unplanned I do not regret my beautiful baby! 

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So, I hardly ever get time to myself. If I am not at school I am studying or taking care of Marli. This last Wednesday, I got to go out with some friends and eat Pei Wei at Montgomery Plaza and go to Target. 

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You will learn that I call a good time a trip to Target, a grande iced white chocolate mocha, and making weird eye contact with the cute guy working. You could call me your basic white girl, but I consider myself a lazy girl with a caffeine addiction. In all seriousness, whoever invented leggings, I would like to personally shake their hand and commend them for making me look like I tried when I rolled out of bed 20 minutes earlier. 

When people ask if I have hobbies, like on dating sites, I just always say rugby, tennis, and volleyball. Even though I actually have not done any of that in months. I don't see why it is so unacceptable or unappealing to guys when I am always on social media, stay in my night clothes till 3 pm, and hang out with my mom. Those are my real hobbies yet, not acceptable to put on a dating profile. 

Everyday I learn to be a better mom and best friend.💗

-Laurin AKA The "Me" in Marli and Me