Teens
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Dolly at Family General & Waiting on David
In our home three o’clock hits like a reminder that the day is far from over, even though it already feels like it’s been three days long. This is the hour where I always think I’m going to get something done — maybe run to Family General, maybe grab the Dolly Parton Knick knacks stuff, maybe pick up the Easter things we still need — but the truth is, nothing moves until David gets home. And that’s just the reality of a one‑car one- driver family trying to stretch time, money, and patience all at once. As we work on C’s driver’s license this week. I swear, every time I say, “We’ll…
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The Middle of the Day, Where Everything Happens at Once
I don’t know about in your home or with your family or friends but the middle of the day where everything and nothing happens at once. By the time noon rolls around, the morning has already taken a bite out of me, and the day hasn’t even shown its teeth yet. This is the part of the day where everything hits at once — the work, the house, the planning, the Easter prep, the “Mom, did you see this?” and the “We need to add this to the list,” and the “Did you check your email?” and the “What are we doing for dinner?” even though dinner is still hours…
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The House Wakes Up and C Gets to Work
By eight o’clock the house is no longer quiet. It doesn’t matter what day it is — once C’s feet hit the floor, the whole rhythm of the morning shifts. He doesn’t ease into the day like some people do. He comes in hot, already talking, already planning, already working, already three steps ahead of me before I’ve even finished my first cup of coffee. Which is when the house wakes up and c gets to work ie gaming. And that’s the thing about raising a kid who isn’t a kid anymore. He’s young, yes, but he’s living a life that demands more from him than most adults ever had…
