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 […]
I hesitated to write this. But lately, I’ve been reminded subtly and not so subtly about grief and loss, and especially my own grief journey. Sometimes, things happen that bring it all back to the surface. Disclaimer: This isn’t my usual content. If you’re deep in grief, I’m holding space for you—but if this isn’t […]
Today is my middle daughter’s 13th birthday! I can’t quite figure out how time has moved so fast or how I’m old enough to have two teenagers under my roof (one of whom will be driving in November). My daughter has this amazing, calming energy about her. She’s incredibly kind and compassionate but won’t tolerate […]