Because Life Happens After Coffee
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…
Our Journey Began Early Our son is 8 years old. He was born premature at just 28 weeks, and from the very beginning we’ve been under the care of specialists to make sure he was growing and developing as he should. Being a military family, his doctors and care teams have changed constantly. Every move…
There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes with parenting. It is the kind that doesn’t go away with a nap or a break. And when you’re parenting a child with ADHD and ODD and two other children, that exhaustion can feel deeper, heavier… and lonelier. Holding It Together on Vacation We just came back…
Our Christmas miracle baby, born at 28 weeks on Christmas Day, is now a thriving 8-year-old with a story still unfolding. From NICU warrior to navigating ADHD and emotional regulation struggles, our journey has been full of challenges, growth, and so much hope. This is where we are now — still fighting, still loving, and still celebrating every small victory.
Between three kids, military life, behavioral challenges, and constantly moving, it’s easy to lose sight of each other. But even in the chaos, we’ve learned to protect our connection. From late-night movie dates to coffee shop stops and frozen margaritas — here’s how we keep dating each other through every season of life.
Raising a child with ADHD and ODD is a journey filled with challenges, love, and perseverance. This post shares our personal experience — the ups, the downs, the therapies, the meds, and the lifeline of friendship (and coffee).