It’s been…a week. We’ve kind of moved into our rental house, which currently feels more like a squatter situation than a home. We’re all sleeping on air mattresses, except for my youngest who has an actual bed. The audacity. The house itself? Totally fine. Quiet neighborhood with Stepford vibes, good schools, and paint colors that […]
It’s the last day of school and my youngest is off to middle school in the fall and it has me feeling a certain type of way. She turned 11 on Monday and promptly graduated elementary school on Wednesday, and just like that I’m no longer an elementary school parent. Something I’ve done mediocrely for […]
If I had to rate my week, it would be: Highway miles 11/10 Time with kids 3/10 WiFi Setups attempted 2 Cleaning sessions survived: infinite Working while driving: 0/10 ⭐ do not recommend We’re almost through the move. Rob’s in the rental, the house is closing soon, and I’ve been back and forth so many […]
Before I raised girls, I raised boys. Yep. I’m a millennial eldest daughter who oscillates between compulsive people-pleasing and full-blown ice queen energy. I’ve been in the business of raising humans for literal decades. Way before I was ever a mom, I had younger brothers. Still do and it’s unfair that they’re both taller than […]
Hey friends, Some of you are jumping for joy because your kids are done with school. I’m happy for ya. Some of us in the Northeast are stuck for another 14 miserable days or longer, depending on the school. I’m not going to lie, lunches have gone from Pinterest-Worthy to making my kids a cinnamon […]
Rob’s been gone for two weeks and counting. I’ve lost track. The girls are wrapping up their school year and my calendar is full. I’m working, managing all the logistics, and yes, slowly losing my grip on reality. The laundry is out of control. And before anyone says anything, laundry is not my thing. I’m […]