I know the school year rhythm is finally starting to soften around me. The mornings don’t feel as chaotic, the afternoons feel more predictable. There’s some comfort in that. There are still crazy morning and busy afternoons, arguments with my kids, frustrations to manage, and relationships to help them navigate. But feeling a little more … Continue reading On knowing what matters…
mental health
On being surprised…
I've been thinking a lot about surprises recently. It's a combination of teaching my kids the difference between a secret and a surprise and coming back to some kind of painful memories of surprises I've experienced in the past. First, to get it out of the way, our family doesn't do secrets. That's an "absolutely … Continue reading On being surprised…
Use. The. Clutch. 