We survived the toddler trenches by laughing at the phrase “You’re gonna miss this.” Turns out, we don’t miss the chaos… but we do miss the days when a snack, a nap, or a hug could fix almost anything.
Tag: marriage
So… We’re Dating Again
After 22 years of marriage, we’re learning how to date each other again—this time with more history, more grace, and a whole lot more curiosity. It’s amazing what you rediscover when the house gets quiet.
Parenting Failures
We thought we were failing. Our kid thought she was failing. Turns out, it was just a moment we’d laugh about for years. Parenting is wild—but you’re not alone in it.
Holding Hope, Embracing Reality
The new year promises fresh starts and big dreams, but when you live with an unpredictable body, hope feels more complicated. I want to plan, to believe, to reach forward—yet I also carry the weight of what my diagnosis has already changed. This year, I’m learning that I don’t have to choose between dreaming and being realistic. I can hold hope with open hands, and embrace reality with grace.
For the One Who Is Struggling This Christmas
Not every Christmas is wrapped in joy and bright lights. For those carrying grief, stress, or uncertainty, this season can feel especially hard—but even here, hope can still quietly exist.
10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
With today’s “average” life expectancy, I’m officially at (okay…a little past) the halfway point. Even typing that feels surreal. It makes me feel old! And in this so-called “old age,” I’ve found myself spending more time looking back—not living in regret, but reflecting on what really matters and what I hope to pass on to… Continue reading 10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self
Straight Outta My Mind 