Because Life Happens After Coffee
House hunting is supposed to be exciting, right? The chance to finally put down roots, find the perfect place, and start a new chapter. But if I am being honest, it has been one of the most stressful experiences we have gone through. This season feels heavier because this is not just another move. After…
Growing Up With Full House Christmases The holidays are often described as magical, busy, and full, and in many ways they still are. I grew up in a big family where Christmas meant chaos in the best way. There were cousins everywhere, too many people in the kitchen, loud laughter, and traditions that felt permanent….
Our family has been working through the ADHD and ODD journey for a while, and we finally reached a new chapter. Our son recently started Occupational Therapy, and even though it is early, it already feels like we are moving in a better direction. I wanted to share our experience in case it helps another…
Parenting is a journey full of joy, challenges, and constant learning. For parents raising children with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) or ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), that journey looks a little different. Yet too often, others see only the behaviors like impulsivity, defiance, meltdowns, and label the child as “bad.” The truth is, these behaviors stem from…
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and for me and one of my boys, that means a little more than a hashtag or awareness ribbon. ADHD is our everyday reality. It never ends. Our brains just don’t shut off, not at night, not during the day, they run 24/7. Living With ADHD as an Adult I…
Some days, life feels like one long checklist. Get the kids ready, pack lunches, pay bills, fold laundry, answer messages/phone calls, repeat. It is not a bad place to be, but it often feels like I am just getting through the days instead of truly living them. I know my anxiety and depression play a…
This season of life has me realizing that sometimes our roles as parents and children shift in unexpected ways. The other morning, I found myself in tears for the second time that day and it was only noon. I felt completely overwhelmed. My son, who struggles with ADHD and ODD, had a rough start to…
In a world full of Facebook posts and Instagram stories, it is easy to think a message on Facebook counts as being there. It does not. My kids do not have social media. Many young kids do not. They do not see the old photos that get shared or the captions that say happy birthday….
Some days joy is big and loud. Most days it is small and simple. These are the little things that lift my mood and help me breathe a little easier. • FamilyMy why. The people at my table and on my team. Game nights, memories, and everyday laughter that make life feel full. • CoffeeAn…
My daughter is crushing. He is crushing. He told her she is pretty. She asked why he likes her, and she asked it with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing who she is. She stands strong in herself and in her personality. I love that about her. Our First Reaction We were shocked….
I heard a quote that said some of us never find time to truly be happy because we are too busy trying to be strong. I felt that with my whole heart. If you asked me years ago where I would be today, I never would have pictured this life. The hardships, the tired days,…
The Daily Marathon Some days I feel like I’m running a never-ending marathon. The race starts before the sun is even up. Packing school lunches, finding the missing shoe, signing the permission slip I almost forgot about, and trying to get everyone out the door without losing my mind or my coffee. The Demands Being…