I skipped out of my Wills & Trusts class with a lightness that I don’t usually have after talking about dead people’s estates for over two hours straight, and my friend noticed it immediately. When I informed her that I was leaving for the beach early the next morning, her jaw practically hit the floor. … More Mothers Don’t Earn Breaks, They Deserve Them
I had the brief thought last Saturday that I should quit doing my Sunday newsletters, but that thought was immediately followed with, No, you’ve kept up with it for thirty-four weeks, don’t give up the streak!! Also these are a great way to document all of the little family updates, so do it for yourself if … More Sunday #35 & #36: Hello, October!
I had been looking forward to Thursday night all week. My final semester of law school is well underway, and between that, the five kids at home, and the part-time job, it feels like I rarely see my husband. He stays home during the day so that I can go to school or work, and … More Like Ships in the Night
The story I am about to tell is one of the most painful experiences I have ever gone through. Many of the details have been long-repressed, and as a result, it is even hard to tell this story because of how much I have forgotten. But still, after months of pondering it, sharing this story … More The Price of a Choice
On Sunday morning, my twenty-four-hour-escape near the coast came to an end, and I had to say goodbye to Sara and head home. After spending a whole day catching up, eating food (we both ate so much we actually felt sick), and watching reality TV in bed until we fell asleep. Our dogs, best friends … More Sunday #34: When It Rains, It Pours
This morning, I was texting back and forth with my husband about menu ideas for Thanksgiving. We were trying to decide which dishes to cook, who to invite, and where we wanted to host this year, if at all. It dawned on me how funny it is that it’s the first day of fall and … More On Enjoying the Season I’m In… While Also Planning the Next One
We did it: we survived a crazy week that I’ve been dreading for over a month. Three different school schedules. Three different counties. Two parents. Outnumbered by five kids (and a dog!)… While my husband and I worked opposite schedules from one another, like ships passing in the night. This crazy Tetris of a schedule … More Sunday #32: Learning to Coexist with Conflict
Before I started my 3L year, I decided that I was going to take a break from writing until after the February 2027 bar exam. Ha. Haha. What was I thinking? I’ve been writing nonstop since I was nine years old. I need to write like I need to breathe. Now, will I be penning … More DITL of a Full-Time Law Student and Mom of Five
I’m not their real mom, But I could make a list of All their clothes at my house From memory, A detailed inventory of Hand-me-downs and favorites and The clothes my mother bought. I’m not their real mom But I know that the daughter needs New pajamas because she Sprung like a weed this summer … More Not a Real Mom
It was my daughter’s sixth birthday. My husband and I woke up early to make sure that her birthday wish of pancakes for breakfast could be granted. I hung our felt-lettered birthday banner over the kitchen table. We got carried away, and I let her open all of her presents before school. I told her … More Did My Divorce Ruin My Daughter’s Childhood?
