Early Birdā¦ Me? Apparently, Yes.
As painful as it is for me to admit this out loud, I think Iām actually one of those get-up-at-5 am people. I know. Who am I? What have I…
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First Day of Schoolā¦ Florida Edition!
Today was a big day, yāallāthe boys started school for the very first time here in sunny Florida! And get thisā¦ for the first time in their entire school careers,…
The Last Saturday Before School: Fueled by Donuts & Retail Therapy
Listen, some people spend their last Saturday before school starts sleeping in, savoring every last moment of summer laziness. Not us. Nope. We were up and at āem bright and…
Back-to-School Bittersweetness & a Little Defeat
This Monday marks the start of a new school year, and honestly? My emotions are all over the place. Carson is starting 9th grade ā officially a high schooler. That…
Inflamed But Still Smiling
Hey yāallā Tuesday was a big day for me. I had my EGD done (for those of you not fluent in medical acronyms, thatās the scope-down-the-throat test), and it showed…
Coffee, Homework, and Health Insurance Headaches
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Not for anything glamorousājust for sanity, space, and maybe a refillable cup of caffeine. Todayās study session is brought to…
Simply Aging, Simply Colonoscopies, Simplyā¦ Help!
Well, folks, itās officialāyour girl is getting old. How do I know? Letās say my last weekend plans didnāt involve brunch or beach days… they involved a gallon of prep…
Sunburns, Scream-Singing, and Convertible Chaos ā A Miami Moment to Remember
Yāall. Let me tell you something ā Carrley was in town for the week, and we were thriving. The vibes? Immaculate. The snacks? Stocked. The plans? Chaotic, unhinged, and exactly…
Still No AnswersāJust A Whole Lotta Pain and a Dr. Google PhD
Hey friends, Letās talk autoimmune diseaseābecause apparently, thatās my new personality now. I finally got the lab results back from the new rheumatologist. And let me just sayā¦ if lab…
Happy 21st, Carrley… But Also, Can You Chill?
Okay, wait a minute.How dare my daughter turn 21 todayā¦ while Iām down here in Florida, being all sunshine and sandals, and sheās up there celebrating without me?! Rude. Disrespectful.…
