Category Life

Christmas 2025: So much Fun

I love Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday. Though there’s so much to do and prepare for, it really is a magical time of the year. This year was no exception. Getting Ready for Christmas Leading up to Christmas is such…

The Mental Load of Working Mothers

There is a list that lives in your head at all times. Permission slips. Dentist appointments. When the dog needs shots. Who outgrew their shoes. Whether there is milk. The mental load is not just tasks. It is constant tracking.…

What I Learned From a Poem on a Deli Wall

This will sound so odd, but I took a picture of a poem at a Jimmy John’s in Texas. We were there for a tournament and took a short break to grab some food in between games. Just above our…

Spring Break 2025

Spring Break is another busy time of year. No school or soccer but still very busy. We bring it on ourselves. There’s a house to clean…and clean well. Field trips with the kids to Mitch Park, Science Museum, the Zoo,…

i’m happiest at the soccer field

I was sitting in my chair waiting for a soccer game to start. One of Devin’s many games. I’ve been realizing so many times lately how these types of games will be ending soon. His dreams are taking him away…

New School Year! 2024 – 2025

It’s crazy to think that it’s already a new school year. Feels like just yesterday we were ending last school year. Devin – Junior Nope. Not ready for that one. Can’t believe he’s a Junior this year. Time really does…