If you’ve been in my world for a while, you know I’ve always been a “machine.” I’m a builder, an entrepreneur, a woman who handles things. But when I got pregnant with Jack, I was offered something I had dreamed of forever… but never found a way to make it work: the chance to stop….
Love is What Remains: Choosing Devotion Over Intensity
I used to think love was intensity. Now I know love is what remains. For years, I defined my life by the high-octane hum of motion. If you’ve followed The Chaos Planner for a while, you know the vibe: five boys, ages 3 to 12, a whirlwind of grass-stained knees, wrestling matches in the living…
Celebrate in Style-Ring in the New Year
As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many families seek to celebrate in a memorable and extravagant way. Luxury travel offers the perfect opportunity to welcome the New Year with style, excitement, and cherished moments together. Here are some top destinations where you can experience the ultimate New Year’s celebration. Fireworks and…
The Weight of Being a Season: When You Fade from “Special Interest” to Optional
“I wasn’t unloved. I was temporary in his attention system.” I said those words to a friend over a bookstore playdate last night, and as they left my mouth, the air in the room seemed to change. It was the first time I’d been able to articulate the specific, hollow ache that has defined the…
The A+ Life and the F-Word: Redefining Success in the Wreckage
I’ve spent the last few posts talking about the searing grief, the impossible Love, Forgiveness, Trust equation, and the painful process of walking away for good. I’ve talked about the agony of losing Jasper and Mateo and the unexpected terror of a quieter house. But today, I need to talk about the deeper wound this…



