The Day My Nephew Swallowed a Quarter and My Daughter Turned It Into a Musical
One kid swallowed a quarter. Another turned the entire urgent care trip into a full musical performance. Parenting is wild.
Viruses Apparently Hate Chicken
High fevers, Nugget floor sleeping, anti-virus chicken, and an emergency horse school donut run. Just another perfectly normal week of parenting over here.
Parenting Update: One Fear Down, One New Problem Unlocked
One fear conquered another fear unlocked! The tale of the scary toilet and the codependent diaper lover.
My Child Called a Family Meeting to Fix My Relationship With My Mother
My daughter decided my childhood listening issues needed immediate resolution—with a phone call to my mom.
Military Life: the parts no one talks about
Military life is often defined by the visible things: the boxes, the moves, the fresh starts. What people rarely talk about is the invisible weight that comes with it—the mental load of constant transition, uncertainty, and learning how to trust calm again after years of chaos.
Homeschool Check-In: Keep It Simple
My daughter started writing everything backwards and I immediately questioned our curriculum. Turns out, the fix was simple—and a good reminder to stop overcomplicating homeschooling.
Homeschool Tip: You Don’t Have to Finish the Whole Workbook
I thought we had to finish every single workbook by the end of the year. Turns out… that’s not how learning actually works. Here’s the homeschool mindset shift that changed everything for me.
Kids, Am I Right? (A Tale of Love, Target, and a Broken Slip n’ Slide)
Gardening Tip: Even the Wind Has a Purpose
My potted garden has officially exploded. Between 48 dahlia seedlings, a very dramatic lavender, and sweet peas fighting the wind, I’m being reminded that sometimes the hardest conditions are what make roots grow deeper.
My Daughter Fact-Checked a Stranger in Walmart and I Just… Let It Happen
I went in for school supplies and left with my six-year-old publicly correcting a stranger’s geography. Kids don’t whisper their thoughts—they announce them.
144 Dahlia Seeds, 45 Survivors, and One Cross-Country Move
I planted 144 dahlia seeds. Only 45 survived—and honestly, that feels about right. Between an inconsistent watering schedule, “helpful” kids, and prepping for a cross-country move, this is what gardening looks like in a fast-paced, unpredictable life.
The Day My Child Manifested a Toilet Overflow (and Dressed for All Four Seasons)
My child woke me up at 6 AM convinced the toilet would overflow… and then it actually did. Add in an outfit choice meant for all four seasons in 90-degree weather, and you’ve got a classic parenting moment where chaos wins and logic takes a backseat.
Three Hours, Fifty Pages, and the Quest for the Perfect Book
I spent three hours researching graphic novels for my six-year-old… only to end up at the library anyway. If you’ve ever fallen down a parenting rabbit hole trying to find the perfect book, this one’s for you.
If You’re Feeling Restless, You’re Not Alone
What They Don’t Tell You About Fighting a Lawsuit
Being served legal papers on your birthday is something you don’t forget. This is the story of what came after—and what no one tells you about fighting a lawsuit.
Some Nights I Feel Like the Rug
Some nights, motherhood feels like being walked on from one need to the next. But maybe we’re not the rug—maybe we’re the ground holding everything together.
My Seedlings Are Drooping (and Apparently Also Need Emotional Support)
My seedlings started drooping overnight, and apparently that meant a full morning of repotting tiny plants like they were in botanical intensive care. Gardening has officially turned me into the kind of person who checks on seedlings every morning with a cup of coffee.
The Pipe Dream of an Uninterrupted Cup of Coffee
Four hours of childcare should feel like freedom, but the mental checklist of motherhood rarely turns off. A reflection on homeschooling, exhaustion, and the pipe dream of an uninterrupted cup of coffee.
If You Ever Need to Bury a Body… Walk Them There First
When my dad shot a coyote in the yard and promptly left the country for work, my sister and I were left with the unforgettable task of dragging it an acre to the woods. It was exhausting, ridiculous, and the moment we both learned an oddly specific life lesson: if you ever need to bury a body… walk them there first.