Standing in the Gaps
There are people who show up with casseroles and grand gestures. And then there are people who quietly step into the spaces you didn’t even realize were empty. The friend who sends a text that says, “I’ve been thinking about you.” The person who notices you’re carrying more than usual and says, “How can I…
The Magic of Ordinary Tuesdays
I used to think being a good mom meant creating magical moments. The Pinterest-worthy birthday parties. The elaborate holiday traditions. The themed activities. The perfectly planned summer bucket lists. I thought the memories my kids would carry into adulthood would be the big things. The trips. The surprises. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But lately, I’ve started…
The Case of the Missing Everything
I realized recently that I spend a ridiculous amount of my life looking for things. Not in the deep, existential sense. I mean actual things. My phone ~ My keys ~ That one library book that was definitely on the counter 5 minutes ago. ~ The scissors that apparently grew legs. ~ The remote control.…
Twins Tenders and Teaching 