Parenting isn’t always the highlight reel we share online. Today, I’m sharing the messy parts too — because this chapter is hard. I’m having a tough time with my six-year-old right now. He is an incredibly kind, smart, affectionate boy. He is creative, expressive, and has the funniest imagination. He brings so much joy into our lives every single day. And also… he feels very big feelings. Lately, mornings have been a real struggle — especially transitions to school. He’s tes

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how grateful I am for the incredible women in my life—especially the friendships I’ve built since becoming a mother. When I had my first son, who is now six, I was the first in my friend group to enter motherhood. I went from working full-time and finishing my master’s degree straight into full-blown parenting. And while two things can absolutely be true at the same time—having my son was the greatest thing I have ever done and one of th