A blog about my brother, mischief, and the joy of growing up with chaos and care.

Several months ago, I decided to jump into a brand-new business venture. It felt exciting. It felt right. It also felt like standing at the edge of a cliff while trying to build a parachute out of grocery bags.

I did something brave. I went to the grocery store with my two kids—fresh off of preschool and kindergarten—at the end of a long workday, knowing full well we were all riding that chaotic wave of “just make it to bedtime.”

Let’s be real: social settings can be weird. Enter: board games. The unsung heroes of awkward dinners, family reunions, and introvert-friendly Friday nights.

As is tradition, the Tooth Fairy has arrived after each wiggly farewell to collect her prized pearly whites. And let’s just say… her methods are both mysterious and surprisingly budget-conscious.

My 4-year-old is currently living her best double-life. She’s deep in the “I wanna be a baby” phase but also confidently strutting into the “I can do it myself” phase. Honestly, it’s exhausting and adorable and slightly chaotic—kind of like parenting in general.

Welcome to the story of how my 13-year-old husky made me rethink aging…

Certain moments in parenthood test your patience, resilience, and—if you're lucky—your sense of humor.

Let’s be honest—afternoons between 2 and 4 PM are the worst. The excitement of lunch? Gone. Peak coffee hours? Over.

Turns out, intelligence isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the more we understand these concepts, the better we can work, connect, and thrive toge

You know when life just decides to turn up the heat and see how much you can take? That’s where I’m at right now.

Alright, adults, it’s time for some real talk. Halloween isn’t just for kids. If you’ve found yourself gradually morphing into a Franken-Poo

We recently had a bit of an unexpected adventure with our little girl, Kora Mai. In short, it was one of those “drop everything and rush...

Remember when dirt was exciting? I mean really  exciting—like, “dirt under your fingernails and you don’t even care” kind of exciting. I...

Ah, parenthood—the never-ending, mind-boggling adventure where your house becomes a living, breathing (almost always chaotic) tribute to...

Ever been on a flight, bracing for the long haul, only to discover an unexpected gem of a human being squished next to you?

Hey there, fellow navigators of the human circus! Let’s dive into the hilarious yet hair-pulling world of public annoyances. You know,...

Hey there, fellow change-averse-but-hopeful soul! We've all been there. One day you're cruising along, convinced you've got it all...

We've really been pushing the handwashing in our house lately because, well, kids are gross and total germ magnets. But here's the thing...

I asked Benny for a hug the other day and he said, “I can’t right now. I’ve got a lot of work to do.” OUCH. That hurt me on so many...