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Every year, around this time, I watch my guilty pleasure. I await the time in which the TV turns on, the limos show up, and a complete stranger's love story begins. My husband laughs at me and rolls his eyes while I ponder "Will he find love?" "Who will remain at the end?" and "WHERE did she get that dress?!" Ok...I must confess....The Bachelor is my smutty confession...is there anyone else out there like me?

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There are times that I want to scream. He never listens or stops to playing that game. Was I like that? My mom said she always hoped "I had one just like me"...

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There are times when I'm shuffling through my playlist, and songs of my childhood blast through the headphones that I often used to drown out my parents' arguing, I ask myself: Do they truly know my pain?

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Im frustrated, tired, and barely holding it together. Owen (Daughter) wants to play dress up and wants to do my makeup. I just don't want to! There are dishes that need to be washed, and clothes that need to be folded. Wait McKenzee, be present and enjoy this time with her. It won't be like this for long. (Darius Rucker song playing in my head.)

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Darius Rucker - It Won't Be Like This For Long (Official Video)

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She acted without regard for my feelings or the affects her actions would have on me.  Will she ever see the damage she has done?

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I scheduled fun family photos, because everyone knows teenagers love family photo time

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As I begin teaching, I am realizing how much goes into this career. Will I be valuable to the student's? Will I learn everything that I am supposed to learn in order to be effective?

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My parents separated right before the holidays. The transition has been very difficult for me. Going back and forth between houses for the first time was really difficult. Do I have to live like this around them forever? How did my friends live their whole childhoods in a constant state of disorganization? How do my students act like everything is fine when I know this is hard on me, an adult? Transitions are hard, but life goes on.

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As you can tell, I really enjoy my food. I love to try out new restaurants. Do I really need that cupcake? I must try them all!

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A collective groan went up, and I saw several people unlimber their cell phones in case of trouble. There had been trouble in these situations before.

Ah, hell I thought. This can't be good.

There were unhappy murmurings from the packed passengers of economy class.

"How long's the delay gonna be?" someone asked from behind. The plane began to suddenly get warm while people were straining to see over the seat in front of them to ascertain what could possibly be causing the delay.

"May I have your attention, please!" the pilot announced from overhead. “It appears we are not clear for takeoff. Please be patient and stay in your seat as we get more information. Thank you for choosing Southwest”

What could possibly be taking so long?

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it is difficult to know where you fit in sometimes when it comes to family.  I am always asking myself Do you know all I do for them? How long would it take for them to figure it out?

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As I get farther along, I wonder the joys and challenges that lie ahead. I look forward to the day I get to meet my future child. Will I be a good enough parent for my child? What can I do to ensure my child will always be safe and healthy?
Taylor Dorsett

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What a fascinating journey of raising tiny humans. Am I doing this right? Are they going to be good people? And then, it all sinks in. We are truly learning this beautiful mess, together.

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As we have just come through a year that truly none of us can ever forget, the questions as we move into 2021 are something that must be mulling around in all of our minds. "Will a new year bring new 'magic'?" "Can we move on from last year and truly have somewhat of a "new normalized" society as we move into a new year, new presidency, new global movement?" Gosh if only we had the ANSWERS to these questions. BUT wouldn't that take away the suspense and caution that makes us live in this new space that we all are calling our new "space"?

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Teenagers can be pretty difficult to deal with at times.  Do they know that we cry with them, even though they don't see the tears?  Do they know that our hearts break each time theirs break?

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As we reflect on 2020, we see how far we’ve come, and we look forward to a new year and a new perspective. Will it shine brighter for us all and drag us from this darkness? But we do not succumb to despair. We look forward with bright eyes, full of hope. (McGaha)

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The time has finally arrived again for our much needed two week "vacation". I know that I look forward to it every year, but do my students feel the same way?  I often feel guilty knowing that I do teach a number of students who don't. I know that a handful of my kiddos need the structure and routine of the school week, but what can I do to ensure them that I will be here when we return?

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Well, I guess I should be grateful he ate all those peanuts. I mean what is a family vacation without an emergency room visit? Boring.

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My son's friend was in the PICU with viral meningitis. Can you imagine the heartache and anxiety her mother was feeling? How is this fair? My son has been cooped up in his room, playing on his phone and not very talkative lately. Do you think his behavior is linked to anxiety or boredom? I wish I could read his mind, to help him navigate through his feelings.

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It was so much fun to have one of my grown kiddos home for a few days over break. How did the time pass so quickly though? The days were so special to me. I wonder if my daughter knows how much I treasure our time?

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My daughter is coming to a crossroad in her life.  Does she know that no matter what she decides, I'll support her.

Melissa M.

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I'm always so conflicted about spending time doing something for myself or spending time with my kids every moment I'm home.  "Will they even notice if I slip away for 30 minutes to read a book?" "How can me being in the kitchen cause an eruption of panic in my two-year old?" "Will they resent me for not spending every free moment I have with them?  Will they even remember?"
--Gloria

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When are you going to finish your CFS presentation? You know you present tomorrow don't you? Yeah, it'll take me only a few minutes. You have time to watch the next play of this football game. But do I?

Amanda

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It is time to go back to school. Will students be happy to get out of the house?  I am happy to get back on a schedule. When I am home, I feel like I need to clean. Unlike when I am at work, I think my husband should help more

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I really want his birthday to be everything he hoped it would be! Hopefully he doesn't think that money just grows on trees? I have been planning this trip for months!  Will he be appreciative? I know it is not the same as getting toys for his special day, but will he understand that experiences and memories we will make will be worth way more than gifts? I mean he is only six.