• I’m the Grownup

    I’m the Grownup

    I dislike doing laundry so, so much. I am overwhelmed by laundry—it’s just the worst. If you’ve been following my posts, you know how overwhelming laundry can be for me (see my previous laundry post). A few weeks ago, I decided to quit doing it altogether. Curious why? Let me explain… I came across a Read more

  • Scanxiety

    Scanxiety

    I dread the weeks and days leading up to follow-up appointments. As a cancer survivor, it often feels like the label “cancer patient” is a permanent part of my identity. Even though it’s been over six years since my diagnosis and five years since my treatment ended, I still find myself seeing my oncologist every Read more

  • Winter Bucket List Update

    Winter Bucket List Update

    We did a lot more on our winter bucket list over winter break than I expected. And we still have time to finish it! What did you do over the holidays? Featured image courtesy of mom mommy bwuh. Read more

  • SSDGM – IYKYK

    SSDGM – IYKYK

    I saw something shared on Facebook recently that made me laugh out loud—why is it so spot-on? I used to be a huge fan of fictional crime and suspense novels. James Patterson was a staple on my bookshelf, and I was obsessed with prime-time crime dramas like Criminal Minds, Law & Order (both SVU and Read more

  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Year

    I love the hope that comes with the new year. Social media is flooded with posts about new beginnings—goals, fresh starts, and the ever-popular “New year, new me.” The enthusiasm is infectious, and I can’t get enough of it. This wave of hope and initiative always motivates me to start the year on a positive Read more

  • (Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition

    (Almost) Mom Fail: Whipped Cream Edition

    I almost had a major mom fail. It was the morning of the last day of school before winter break, and everything seemed to be going flawlessly. We were out the door on time and not a minute late. That’s when I should have known something was off. Mornings never go that smoothly. I dropped Read more

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