2025
The Final Kentucky Farewell — Hello, New Routine!
Alright y’all — it’s official. We’ve made our last trip back to Florida. Yep, you read that right. No more back-and-forths, no more packing up half the house for a weeklong stay. We. Are. HOME. Cue the confetti cannons, pop the sparkling juice, and imagine me doing a very awkward but enthusiastic victory dance in the kitchen. […]
Bubba Did THE DANG THANG!
Listen—stop what you’re doing. Put your coffee down. We need to talk about Carson, because this young king just graduated from 8th grade with STRAIGHT A’s and snatched a spot on the Principal’s List like it was nothing. Highest honors, baby! Not only did he understand the assignment—he aced it, closed the tab, and logged out. Let’s give this boy his flowers, okay? Now, […]
Live-Action Lilo & Stitch: Somebody Call Cobra Bubbles Because I Need Emotional Support
Let me start this off by saying I wanted to like it. I tried to like it. I sat down with my 3D glasses and Coke Zero in hand ready to be wrapped in a warm tropical hug of nostalgia and intergalactic chaos. But instead? I got a slow crawl through the sand, dragging my […]
Lord Help Us, He’s 14: A Birthday Ode to Carson
Well, y’all, it happened. Carson is officially 14 years old tomorrow, which means he’s exactly 73% sass, 22% hair product, and 5% mystery smells. I blinked, and the tiny little boy who used to run around in superhero underwear is now taller than me, has opinions about fashion, and eats like he’s prepping for a football scholarship. […]
Two Weeks Left in Kentucky: Send Help (and Snacks)
Okay, y’all. Deep breath. We have TWO WEEKS left in Kentucky before we trade bourbon and bluegrass for sunshine and sand. Two. Weeks. That’s 14 days, 336 hours, or approximately 12 Walmart trips (if I pace myself). And I have no clue what I’m supposed to be doing. Do I finish packing? Cry into a basket of […]
Three Months Without Nannie
…and I’m still not okay, but I pretend real good. It’s been three whole months since my Nannie left this earth, and I still catch myself reaching for the phone to call her. Sometimes it’s about nothing—just to hear her voice and let her talk circles around me about what she just heard (spoiler alert: […]
Enbrel, Escape Plans, and a Semi-Permanent Vacation
Well, folks, hold onto your pill organizers and heated blankets—Mama’s finally getting some medicine for her SnRA! Next Thursday, I’ll be saying hello to my very first prescription of Enbrel, and let me tell you, I am manifesting miracles, mobility, and maybe even the ability to open a jar without cussing someone out. If you’re wondering what SnRA is, […]
Treble Makers Mayhem: Pianos, Chaos, and Questionable Vocals
Listen. I went to Treble Makers thinking I’d just be enjoying a little live music with the crew. What actually happened? A full-blown concert where I was the headliner… at least in my own mind. Roll call:Michael – our musical oracle, already knew he’d love it before the first note was played (and of course, he was right).Carson – unpredictable as […]
Motherhood: The Glamorous Life of Being Touched Constantly and Peeing with an Audience (Still.)
Let me be clear: I’ve been a mom for a hot minute now. My youngest is 8, my oldest is 23, and I’ve got four more sprinkled in between like a beautiful, chaotic trail of snack crumbs and half-finished school projects. At this point, I’m basically a motherhood Jedi — robe optional, coffee mandatory. You’d think after […]
Back to Class, Back on the Road, and Learning to Balance It All
The start of a new semester always brings a mix of excitement and chaos, but this time feels especially full. Classes are kicking off again, and with them comes the usual pile of assignments, discussions, and deadlines. I’ve been preparing myself mentally, but honestly, it’s a lot. Especially when you add in everything else happening […]
