What would you do to protect the little one inside you?
The one you once were?
You leapt.
Now feeling around blindly...deep breathing and trusting that you've got this, you've got this, you've got this...like a mantra. Breathe, sweet girl. You've got this.

Unsure if you've ever told an almost-5-year-old who just tooted that their butt has bad breath, but it's pretty great...💨
10/10, would recommend. 😂

This feels especially applicable with tomorrow being...well....tomorrow...and the next 4 years being what they are.
The good part is that there have been groups in place doing the work.
There is strength, power, beauty, light to be found.

I can never remember the super clever lines in the moment...

Buckle up, buttercups...😂❤️

Will (12): Our science classes are probably a LOT harder than when you were in school....because they probably didn't know much about science back then... 😂😂😂

I am grateful for my friends who let their inner children play with mine.
I am grateful for my children, who keep my inner child healthy. ❤️
What if we allowed ourselves to do more *simple* this year?

I hope my children know this...like *deep in their bones* know this.
Do you know this, too, sweet friends?
You are magic. You are enough. Just as you are. ❤️✨️

Wishing you a beautifully slow season, so that you may bloom when you're ready. ❤️ 🌱 ✨️

Will, my 12 y.o. just looked from our cat, Caltain Cuddles, then up at me, and said, "That's weird. He's licking his penis and making direct eye contact with me the whole time."
When I tell you I cried laughing....😂

Pic from earlier, when he was *not* maintaining aggressive eye contact...

JK reveals herself here. Deplorable.

I just heard the time between Christmas and New Year's referred to as the "Festive Perineum," and that is now the only way I will be referring to it.

You're welcome. 🎄🍷☕️🧀 🥮

Char is practicing her yoga poses today.

"Mom! This is the flamingo pose! I'm a wobbly flamingo!" 😂❤️

Watching my youngest climb into my childhood bestie's lap last week warmed my heart.
I wish everyone the types of friends and chosen family who can snuggle both you and your babies. ❤️