When it came to moving in, I got a lot of advise from a lot of experienced parents. Overall, it was a pretty flawless process. Here’s how it all went down. We loaded up Sisters suburban the night before. There was literally not one inch without stuff. Not only did we carry everything of John’s,… Read More
If you followed along on Instagram, you’ll know that John is all moved in at Auburn. It was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster and I have so much to share here on the blog! I’ll start with our last Sunday Supper the night before our departure. I’ve been making all of his favorite meals… Read More
John’s favorite teacher, who is also just an overall amazing human, has this banner in her classroom at school. I’ve wanted it since the first time I saw it, and finally broke down and got it. It makes me happy every time I see it, and I love hearing kids come over and read it… Read More
I didn’t realize just how many audio books I’d consumed recently until I came to write this recap! I use my local library membership and the Libby app to listen for free. I typically listen while doing any household chore, while soaking in the bath, and when driving alone. I’m Glad My Mom Died I’m… Read More
The media has been abuzz with announcements coming out of D23 – Disney’s fan convention. I am so excited to share the excitement here on the blog today. What makes me most thrilled is that these aren’t just blue sky announcements for some time, somewhere down the road. Rather, these are things Disney is building… Read More
Well friends, tomorrow is the day we take John to Auburn. I can’t write much more than that right now because I want to savor the last few hours of him here without being a blubbery mess. I spent the week cooking another round of his all time favorites. Here’s the list: Pasta Night We… Read More
With two dogs and two teens, and countless other kids and people in and out of here on a constant stream, messes happen! A friend introduced me to Folex over Christmas break and it’s amazing!! I’ve had success with red wine, blood and all sorts of unsavory stains. It is designed for carpets, but I’ve… Read More