Moms don’t need to hear we’re going to miss this. We need to hear we’re going to make it through this.

Have you ever been scared to dream?

Like, dreams of someday getting a new car or new furniture feel fairly safe, but what about big dreams? Really big dreams. Things you aren’t quite sure you even deserve…hello, Imposter Syndrome.

Today I have been the mean mom, the tired mom, the overwhelmed mom, the anxious mom, the impatient mom, and the want-to-turn-in-my-mom-card mom.

I’m sitting here, two kids way past done with potty training, and I’m crying over diapers.

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“Walk with me,” she said.

It’s been a while.

I’m tired. Weary, if you will.

This is such a weird time. Social What?? Sheltering-in-Place? No TP left? Hand sanitizer a thing of the past? Everything is closed?

Guess what? Not all is lost.

tipping point^{/ (ˈtɪpɪŋ) /} noun: the crisis stage in a process, when a significant change takes place (courtesy Dictionary.com)

I’m teaching myself how to play the guitar. Don’t get me wrong, I have no illusions that I’ll front a grammy-winning rock band anytime in the future. I just want to be able to play some chords along with songs I like.

Once upon a time, I was at work and had to pee.