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Forty-Two Hits Hard
Kris turned forty-two today. I would like to report that he spent the day surrounded by family, enjoying lunch, opening gifts, and celebrating another year of life. Instead, I have to report that his memory apparently expired at midnight. Not gradually. Not over time. Not after years of aging. Immediately. Like a software update gone…
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The Pet War Never Ends
I almost bought a tarantula today. A pink toe tarantula, to be specific. Now before anyone starts questioning my judgment, let me remind you that I am also the same woman who will launch herself across an entire room if a spider unexpectedly appears on the wall. If a spider walks across my lawn, I…
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I Bought a Crow Suit to Scare My Husband and Now I Can’t Stop Wearing It
Thursday night, I realized something slightly horrifying. My children are not the only ones emotionally attached to character onesies. For years, I judged them lovingly. Hugsy the Lion. Unicorn Lynnlee. Tiny humans waddling around this house dressed like magical woodland creatures with fruit snacks in their pockets and zero interest in normal clothing. But they…
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The Owl in Me
Last night, there was an owl outside my window again. Not unusual anymore. He’s been here since our first week in this house back in November of 2021. Through every season of chaos. Through exhaustion, laughter, grief, even late-night panic attacks and early morning coffee. Through sickness, storms, pool days, birthday candles, financial stress, homeschool…
Crumbs and Chaos 