I have a placard on my desk that says, “Chaos Coordinator.” It is a title that I fully embrace. I’m proud of the chaos I coordinate daily. Whether that’s the people and projects I manage for work or the little people that follow me everywhere (even into the bathroom), there is always a little bit of chaos—and that’s the way I like it. People ask me all the time how I juggle six kids, a full-time job, and homeschooling. Sometimes they ask with genuine curiosity. Sometimes with wide eyes and a tone that suggests concern for my wellbeing. Occasionally with a look that says, “I would simply pass away.”
How Kids Learn to Believe in Themselves (Because of You)
Self-confidence doesn’t arrive on command—it’s cultivated. It takes root in the rhythms of everyday life, shaped by how children are seen, spoken to, challenged, and supported. As a parent, you don’t have to engineer perfection. You do have to notice. Confidence doesn’t bloom from praise alone, but from witnessing their own ability to recover, solve, and contribute. Every moment of friction holds a seed of growth. So how do you give your child that deep, internal sense that they can do hard things—and be okay on the other side?
For the first time in forever... the kids are at school all day!
To my child's teachers... Thank you!
There is no one better than my third coparent
I have a unique situation at home. My husband and I built our house next to his parents’ house and in front of his brother’s. That means that I have a revolving door of inlaws coming in and out of my house on a daily basis. To some, this might make you cringe, but I actually embrace it wholeheartedly. I have some really fantastic inlaws.
My work doesn't throw tantrums
As many of you know that follow my blog I love being a mom, but I also love working. I am not the kind of person that wants be a stay-at-home mom. While I could do it, it's just not for me. There are lots of things that I appreciate about working. So here's my shortlist of what I appreciate about my work (and what it can't do).