The Age of Almosts
Thirteen is an age of almosts. Almost grown, almost ready, almost sure. And parenting a thirteen-year-old? It’s like helping someone pack for a journey you can’t take with them.
Read MoreThe Way Back Home
In early 2020 when things shut down, my family and I shut down, too. At first, it was just supposed to be a few weeks. No big deal: After Spring Break (our trip was canceled like everything else), we’d be back.
Of course, it didn’t quite work out that way.
Read MoreThe Power of Purple Hair
As my birthday approached, I thought about where I wanted to go in the next year of my life. What was I waiting for?
Read MoreEverything Must Go
Getting rid of your stuff is supposed to make you happier. Except when it doesn’t.
Read MoreThe Parent Trip
There are some trips in life that you just can’t prepare for.
Read MoreShowing My Stripes
I couldn’t risk having his heart broken. Not yet. Not on the all-important Day One of Preschool.
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