Two years ago, I walked a tiny 3-year-old Kay into preschool for the very first time. I remember wondering how she would do, if she would be comfortable, if the other kids would understand her, and honestly… if I was ready for it myself. Now here we are, celebrating her last day of pre-K, and…
As summer approached, I originally signed Kay up for Extended School Year services through the school district. For those unfamiliar, ESY is essentially summer school designed to help children continue working on skills during the break so there isn’t regression before the new school year begins. But recently, another opportunity came up that just felt…
This past weekend we celebrated my dad’s birthday, and honestly, it was one of those simple days that ends up meaning the most. We kept everything pretty low key, relaxing at home, spending time together, swimming, and just enjoying each other’s company without any big plans or distractions. Lately, swimming has become Kay’s absolute favorite…
Watching Kay at her final pre-k performance feels like one of those moments you wish you could freeze in time forever. It was beautiful, emotional, and honestly a little hard on my mama heart. Sitting there watching her sing and participate so confidently, I couldn’t help but think back to her very first pre-k program…
This past Mother’s Day felt like such a meaningful pause in the middle of a very full life. It was my fifth year getting to celebrate Mother’s Day thanks to my sweet Kay, and every year I find myself reflecting on just how much motherhood has shaped me in ways I never could have predicted.…
Kay lost her first baby tooth and it feels like one of those small moments that somehow carries a lot of meaning. At her dentist visit at the end of April, we were told that one of her two bottom loose teeth would likely be coming out within the next couple of weeks, especially if…
Saturday’s t ball game was one for the books, even if the heat tried its best to steal the show. It was already close to 100 degrees when we arrived, and you could feel that heavy summer air right away. There is only one more game left this weekend to wrap up the season, but…
Last week, I attended Kay’s IEP meeting to discuss any updates or changes that needed to be made, as well as her placement for kindergarten. I honestly can’t believe Kay is already old enough to be starting full-day school next year. It feels like such a big milestone for her (and for us too). Kay…
There’s a certain kind of helplessness that comes with watching your child go through something painful when you know it’s necessary, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Recently, I had to take Kay back in for more bloodwork. We had already gone the month before, but because there was a limit on how much…
There’s a version of motherhood people are comfortable with—the inspirational one, the “she’s such a warrior” one, the “God gives special kids to special parents” one. It’s the version that’s easy to share, easy to celebrate, easy for others to understand. And then there’s the version that lives in the quiet. The paperwork. The waiting…
