Every year, a few days before my birthday, I have deep and dark thoughts about missing my sister. Once the day actually comes, the anxiety dissipates, and I am able to find excitement in celebrating with the people who are still here. But those days leading up can be brutal. If you’re missing someone onContinue reading “A Birthday of Memories”
Category Archives: Family
5 Tips for Traveling with Kids
With the world opening up, some of you may be thinking of flying soon. Here are five tips for making it easier with kids 🤗! #1 Bring a buddy! Now this does not mean, just bring anyone. Be intentional with your buddy. I love my husband, but he was not this buddy for me. I broughtContinue reading “5 Tips for Traveling with Kids”
Big News!!
Every time I disappear from social media, it’s because I have big news, and this is no different. Yev and I moved to Idaho!! We bought a larger house on almost three acres. This is our backyard. There have been a ton of pluses but also a few unexpected minuses. We wanted to have aContinue reading “Big News!!”
Leaning into Love
I cried at preschool pick up this week. Twice. The air was hot, my emotions were awry, and my mask was stifling. Not a great combo for a mom without patience. I silently waited to the side for the girls to come out, keeping to myself when I usually make conversation. The other moms andContinue reading “Leaning into Love”
Sisterly Love
This picture is reminiscent of a story I’ve been told, not a memory I’ve acquired. Yet my response is visceral, like smelling something that slams you back into the past. My oldest two are 4.5 years older than baby Willow, the exact same age gap I had with my sister. My mom told me onceContinue reading “Sisterly Love”
The Maid of Honor
Being a maid of honor is not for sissies. I have been bestowed the honor for my soon-to-be sister in law’s upcoming wedding. We have spent countless hours planning the wedding, creating the guest list, locking in vendors. Now we’re finalizing the details. If you think wrangling kids is hard, try wrangling 150 wedding guestContinue reading “The Maid of Honor”
An Apocalyptic Week
I am from a small town that the nation had never really heard of. I had never seen our name in major headlines. I had never heard of a president tweeting about us. But last week we were hit with a mass shooting and a wildfire that have devastated our little city. I have livedContinue reading “An Apocalyptic Week”
Will They Sleep?
There are two times of year that I absolutely detest. I used to not care as a child, but as a parent, Daylight Savings has become the dreaded behavioral shift in my household. Maybe if I didn’t have twins, it wouldn’t be such a big deal, but getting the girls asleep at the same timeContinue reading “Will They Sleep?”
The Aftermath
In the wake of illness and fatigue, the vacation laundry still needs to be done. I spent the last two days sleeping during nap time, but today, the cleaning beckoned. We had clothes strewn about every corner of the house because my children had gotten into our duffle bags, under the guise of “helping.” TheyContinue reading “The Aftermath”
Grow Your Relationships, Set Down Roots
How have your relationships changed since having children? I’ve found that becoming a mother has distanced me from some people and drawn me closer to others. I had no idea how my parenting style could impact someone else’s experience and vice versa, which can also alter our opinions of each other. Let’s be honest. SomeContinue reading “Grow Your Relationships, Set Down Roots”
Jacqueline Pinchuk 