Sometimes the best habits start by accident. During Spring Break in 2025, I suddenly found myself with something I rarely have: time alone. Mike took Devin and Austin to Louisiana to visit his dad and stepmom, Braden went camping with…
The other night, I saw a meme on Facebook that stopped me mid-scroll. It said: “The reason why tired Moms still stay up so late sometimes…The calm feels so good, without any expectations.It’s the quietest, safest part of the day.Nobody…
We go to the Science Museum Oklahoma every chance we get. Austin is 7, and he loves it more than all of us combined. For as long as I can remember, he’s been telling us he wants to be a…
Working from home sounds flexible. And it is. But it is also layered. You are answering emails while the dishwasher runs. You are on a call while mentally calculating what’s for dinner. You are home, but not always available. AI…
We finally got some good snow in Oklahoma! Not ice. Not sleet. Beautiful snow. According to reports, Edmond got 7.5 inches. Couldn’t believe it! School was closed on Friday just in case the weather turned bad. But nothing happened. It…
At the start of the year, I shared a reflection about welcoming 2026 with intention. That post was about slowing down, paying attention, and choosing calm over pressure. This post is the practical companion to that mindset. I am not…
I can’t imagine a life without a dog. The only time I remember not having one was during my first two years of college, when dorm life, music, and track made it impossible. Since then, dogs have always been part…
I cannot believe that another year has gone by and that Austin is now 7. I look back through videos and wonder where that baby face, dimply smile, and adorable baby babble have gone. I know it’s cliché, but it’s…
I have never been big on traditional New Year’s resolutions. The kind that sound good on January 1st and quietly fade by February. What I want for 2026 feels different. It feels steadier. More grown up. More rooted in where…