This time is so much harder for so many reasons. But, for me, the hardest fact is that this time around I have two teens & their early adulthood, if not more, will be greatly influenced by this administration. In 2016 I had so much time, they were so young. And now…I worry so much for their future.

I knew it would be hard, I knew I would be sad, I even knew I’d be overwhelmed with dread (since I have been for months). But somehow it’s worse now that the day is here.

Then (for 4 straight days): Mimosas, Christmas music, games, movies, wine, naps, decorating the tree, family time

Now: Black coffee, emailing {redacted} about the pre-meeting meeting strategy

Today has been SUCH a Monday.

This whole thread but yes. THIS.

Having kids so close in age is absolutely hard at times BUT their closeness, love, & support of each other is everything.

My son went to most of my daughter’s middle school tennis matches. At the end of each season he asked for an autographed ball. I just saw he has them displayed in his room. 🥹🥰

Anytime I have a medical procedure that is for a woman’s “thing” I’m constantly amazed at the lack of care our medical system has for women. I had a minor procedure today & was given no pain meds even though it was incredibly painful & I’m still cramping, 8 hours later.

@kellybanister.bsky.social your pinned post had me hitting the follow button immediately. 🤣😭💙

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.

Luna likes lazy Sundays, too.

But…wants all my attention. Will sit front & center, on my book, and not move. It’s obviously her world, I’m just taking up space in it.

People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your favorite movie? Quote share your answer only in GIF form.

I’ve been listening to Christmas music occasionally since Nov. 1 but this is the first time THE song has come up on one of my playlists. It’s REALLY the season now. ❤️🎄❤️

I'm grateful David put these together as a way for me to find so many people I was connected to previously!

1/5 - Twitter was such a huge part of my life for a long time. I met some incredibly good friends on the app. I got a job from someone I met there. When I was a new mom, a girl with a blog, & then a WFH contract employee (pre-Covid) it was a way to connect with people when I was so disconnected IRL.

At the stage of parenting where I forget to keep track of no school days so it’s just a fun surprise when the kids mention it in passing.

Wouldn’t be a new social platform without a Luna pic. Here’s Luna as a puppy demanding I stop work & play with her…something as a 4yo she continues to do.