A Big Week Ahead: I Am Not Okay

Hello Beasties! I am not okay. Next week is … big.  The Boy’s birthday is in four days. His high school graduation is in exactly one week. I am not okay. The Boy turns 19 in less than a week – his last official teen year. Like a full-fledged young adult; the adulthood trial period […]

the boy is a freshman

The Boy Is a Freshman: 1st Day Recap

Can you believe I have a freshman?! Yup. THE BOY IS A FRESHMAN! This kid is getting so old. Yikes. But anyway, let me tell you about his first day of school! Man, was it something. homeschool or home school The Boy has been a high school freshman for nine weeks! Already time for intercession, […]

Coming Out: Nobody Should Have To

Hi best friends! This past week, we had National Coming Out Day.  National Coming Out Day is a day dedicated to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people “coming out of the closet”. I’ve been thinking about it a lot – beyond just this week – just… a lot. And you know what? It makes […]

Distance Learning Roll Call

Distance Learning Roll Call: Teacher Appreciation Post

Hi friends! We’ve made it through the third week of distance learning and I cannot wait to transfer this kid out of my class. But seriously I am currently mentally curated the loveliest, most extravagant “thank you for everything you do that goes above and beyond for these savage children” basket for all 7 of […]