Archive - The Mess with Sam and Jess

Warning: I'll be quoting a motivational speaker

Jul 19 •

Emotional support snake 🐍

Helping toddlers with big feelings

Jul 5 •

Sam Laine Perfas

June 2025

Beyond the comfort zone

New discomfort level unlocked

Jun 21 •

Am I ready to go back?

Saying goodbye to parental leave

Jun 7 •

Sam Laine Perfas

May 2025

Fight or flight... or yield?

What to do when a stranger confronts you

May 24 •

... of being sick and tired

May 10 •

April 2025

Honeymoon dispatches

We kept a journal; highly recommend

Apr 26 •

Mismatched socks 🧦

And embracing the less than perfect

Apr 12 •

Sam Laine Perfas

March 2025

On the seasons of life

And other musings

Mar 15 •

Sam Laine Perfas

Love just ain't enough

Lasting friendship takes work

Mar 1 •

February 2025

A true value meal

Choosing food that feels good

Feb 15 •

Sam Laine Perfas

She just walked 500 miles

My feet hurt just thinking about it

Feb 1

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