Erin Tinsman
@erinjoy.bsky.social
Just an Erin married to an Aaron (@atinsman) with a beautiful blended family across 2 states. Follow if you like nerdery, emotional honesty, parenting stories, thoughts on co-parenting long distance after divorce, politics, and exvangelical takes. 🪴
How about one from yesterday when my babies and I were heading home?! (Not pictured is the toddler, who was watching us from his stroller)
You'd never know my oldest was as sick as she is - that sweet cheerful smile. 🥲
You'd never know my oldest was as sick as she is - that sweet cheerful smile. 🥲
December 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
How about one from yesterday when my babies and I were heading home?! (Not pictured is the toddler, who was watching us from his stroller)
You'd never know my oldest was as sick as she is - that sweet cheerful smile. 🥲
You'd never know my oldest was as sick as she is - that sweet cheerful smile. 🥲
Hearkening back to those days makes me a little less sad that my doodle Izzy went with my ex 😬
December 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Hearkening back to those days makes me a little less sad that my doodle Izzy went with my ex 😬
Almost halfway through the book! The oldest is still fully engaged, and the second oldest is mostly listening. The youngest complained when I turned it on today, but he also giggled when Tom Bombadil told the hobbits they'd only get "grass and rainwater" if they were late to breakfast. 🤭
December 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Almost halfway through the book! The oldest is still fully engaged, and the second oldest is mostly listening. The youngest complained when I turned it on today, but he also giggled when Tom Bombadil told the hobbits they'd only get "grass and rainwater" if they were late to breakfast. 🤭
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🚨
I interrupt your daily doom scroll with an urgent report of a thrifted Viking themed baby outfit ‼️
An eyewitness tearfully described the clothing as having a booty flap and a charming Nordic motif ‼️
The pint-sized fashion plate was unavailable for comment. 🏃♂️💨
I interrupt your daily doom scroll with an urgent report of a thrifted Viking themed baby outfit ‼️
An eyewitness tearfully described the clothing as having a booty flap and a charming Nordic motif ‼️
The pint-sized fashion plate was unavailable for comment. 🏃♂️💨
December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨🚨
I interrupt your daily doom scroll with an urgent report of a thrifted Viking themed baby outfit ‼️
An eyewitness tearfully described the clothing as having a booty flap and a charming Nordic motif ‼️
The pint-sized fashion plate was unavailable for comment. 🏃♂️💨
I interrupt your daily doom scroll with an urgent report of a thrifted Viking themed baby outfit ‼️
An eyewitness tearfully described the clothing as having a booty flap and a charming Nordic motif ‼️
The pint-sized fashion plate was unavailable for comment. 🏃♂️💨
Anyway, he was jazzed to show off his baby brother to his friends.
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Anyway, he was jazzed to show off his baby brother to his friends.
Did you see the pin set I got at Epcot??
December 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Did you see the pin set I got at Epcot??
I got to read to my first grader's class this morning and few things fill my soul like the sound of little voices chirping with so much excitement that their hands don't always remember to go up first 🤭
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I got to read to my first grader's class this morning and few things fill my soul like the sound of little voices chirping with so much excitement that their hands don't always remember to go up first 🤭
I don't want to boast (yes I do) but my (former) hometown is better than yours!
Easily my favorite spot: Horrocks. This is the bar / eating area where you can take the hard cider or wine or soup or salad or pizza or sushi or sandwich or baked goods you've bought in-store and just enjoy the vibes.
Easily my favorite spot: Horrocks. This is the bar / eating area where you can take the hard cider or wine or soup or salad or pizza or sushi or sandwich or baked goods you've bought in-store and just enjoy the vibes.
December 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I don't want to boast (yes I do) but my (former) hometown is better than yours!
Easily my favorite spot: Horrocks. This is the bar / eating area where you can take the hard cider or wine or soup or salad or pizza or sushi or sandwich or baked goods you've bought in-store and just enjoy the vibes.
Easily my favorite spot: Horrocks. This is the bar / eating area where you can take the hard cider or wine or soup or salad or pizza or sushi or sandwich or baked goods you've bought in-store and just enjoy the vibes.
Nbd just my first grader beaming at me after singing his Christmas concert songs SO well! 🥹
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Nbd just my first grader beaming at me after singing his Christmas concert songs SO well! 🥹
Long drive day today through some truly freezing weather, but the pot of gold is that I get to feel like a normal mama this week - attending Christmas concerts, volunteering in classrooms, and taking them home with me on Friday. 🥹❤️❤️
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Long drive day today through some truly freezing weather, but the pot of gold is that I get to feel like a normal mama this week - attending Christmas concerts, volunteering in classrooms, and taking them home with me on Friday. 🥹❤️❤️
Making the case for little tiny pockets of cheer, one ridiculous mini vignette at a time.
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Making the case for little tiny pockets of cheer, one ridiculous mini vignette at a time.
Our surprise little "glue baby" who belongs to everyone who makes up our new blend is 18 months old today. It hardly seems possible 🥹
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Our surprise little "glue baby" who belongs to everyone who makes up our new blend is 18 months old today. It hardly seems possible 🥹
Captain / Mon Frere (16 1/2 years old!) says good morning!
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Captain / Mon Frere (16 1/2 years old!) says good morning!
I took this picture of it last year the day it came. It's so special to me!
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I took this picture of it last year the day it came. It's so special to me!
It's beginning to look a little more like Christmas ❤️
December 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
It's beginning to look a little more like Christmas ❤️
Aldi's reversible wrapping paper is adorable this year!!!
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Aldi's reversible wrapping paper is adorable this year!!!
I found this snowman ornament at Goodwill yesterday (apparently originally from Pottery Barn) and I am OBSESSED. I know my tastes aren't shared by everyone, but I'm curious: who else sees this and is utterly captivated? I need to know who my whimsical AF folks are.
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I found this snowman ornament at Goodwill yesterday (apparently originally from Pottery Barn) and I am OBSESSED. I know my tastes aren't shared by everyone, but I'm curious: who else sees this and is utterly captivated? I need to know who my whimsical AF folks are.
Let's pretend this is old school Instagram from 2012 and it's time to just post some cozy pictures
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Let's pretend this is old school Instagram from 2012 and it's time to just post some cozy pictures
Tonight I'm feeling so thankful for the quiet, steady witness of this little friend. He's been on this planet for almost 17 years and every day feels like an absolute gift. I never thought he'd journey with me this long. 🥹
December 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Tonight I'm feeling so thankful for the quiet, steady witness of this little friend. He's been on this planet for almost 17 years and every day feels like an absolute gift. I never thought he'd journey with me this long. 🥹
I liked it, so I put a ring on it
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I liked it, so I put a ring on it
"Can't nobody tell me nothin"
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December 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"Can't nobody tell me nothin"
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And a very merry neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange brunch party to you!
December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
And a very merry neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange brunch party to you!
Aldi gives and gives! This velvet dress was $12 and fits well. It won't break the bank to find black tights to go with it because the dress itself was so affordable. 🙂
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Aldi gives and gives! This velvet dress was $12 and fits well. It won't break the bank to find black tights to go with it because the dress itself was so affordable. 🙂