Grab your coffee – we need to catch up.
You know that feeling when you bump into someone at the grocery store and they ask what you’ve been up to, and suddenly your mind goes completely blank? That’s exactly how I felt staring at this blank screen today.
It’s been a while since I’ve been here, really here, pouring my heart out to you wonderful people who somehow find your way to my little corner of the internet. Life has a funny way of pulling you in seventeen different directions at once – and when you’re already managing seven kids, well, let’s just say “busy” doesn’t quite cover it.
So Where Did I Go?
Honestly? I got a little lost in the beautiful chaos of it all.
The school got more intense. The kids needed more of me (don’t they always?). And somewhere in the middle of solving everyone else’s problems – which, let’s face it, is what energizes me most – I forgot to nurture this space that means so much to me.
I kept thinking, “I’ll write that post tomorrow.” Tomorrow became next week. Next week became next month. And before I knew it, I was that blogger who ghosted her own blog. Awkward.
But here’s the thing about hiatuses that I’ve learned: sometimes we need them more than we realize. Sometimes stepping back gives us the perspective we didn’t know we were missing.
What I’ve Been Learning in the Quiet
During this unplanned break, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what it really means to live your best life – which, if you know me, is kind of my whole thing. But I’ve been approaching it differently.
Instead of always looking for the next strategy, the next system, the next way to optimize everything, I’ve been sitting with the messiness. The beautiful, exhausting, overwhelming messiness of real life.
And you know what? There’s wisdom in the mess that you can’t find in the perfectly curated life advice posts. There’s truth in admitting that sometimes the best-laid plans go sideways, and that’s not failure – that’s just Tuesday.
I’ve been watching my kids navigate their own challenges, and they’ve been teaching me things about resilience that no personal development book ever could. My special needs kiddos especially have this incredible ability to find joy in the smallest moments, even when everything else feels hard.
Why I’m Coming Back Now
Because I miss this conversation we have together.
I miss the messages from parents who are drowning in their own beautiful chaos, looking for someone who gets it. I miss sharing the strategies that actually work (not just the ones that look good on Pinterest). I miss being real about the fact that sometimes “living your best life” means ordering pizza for dinner because you spent the day advocating for your child at school.
And honestly? I need this space too. Writing has always been how I process, how I make sense of the swirling thoughts in my head. This blog isn’t just me talking to you – it’s us figuring out this whole life thing together.
What’s Coming Next
I’m not making any big promises about posting schedules or content calendars. Life has taught me that rigid plans are often just future disappointments waiting to happen.
But I am committing to showing up authentically, whenever I have something real to share. Whether that’s a breakthrough moment from my network marketing work, a parenting win (or spectacular fail), or just a random Tuesday realization that might help someone else feel less alone.
I want to talk about the stuff that matters. Like how to maintain your identity when everyone needs a piece of you. How to find hope when the special needs journey feels impossible. How to build something meaningful (whether that’s a business or just a really good Tuesday) without losing yourself in the process.
Let’s Catch Up
I’ve missed you. Really.
Tell me – what’s been happening in your world? What are you struggling with? What victories (big or small) are you celebrating? What questions are keeping you up at night?
Drop a comment below or send me a message. I mean it. One of the things I love most about this community is how we show up for each other, especially in the messy middle parts of life.
I’m excited to be back in this space with you. Ready to get real, share the journey, and remind each other that we’re all just doing our best with what we’ve got.
And sometimes, that’s more than enough.
P.S. If you’ve been on your own hiatus from something that matters to you – whether it’s writing, exercising, calling your mom, or whatever – maybe this is your sign to gently find your way back. No pressure, no perfect timing required. Just show up when you’re ready.
