Michelle J

My Dad

was a terrific dancer. And a very good dad. He died the day after Thanksgiving 2020. He had Alzheimer’s, so I missed him long before he was gone.

I get burned out on being a mom sometimes. Then I feel bad that I’m burned out, and try to power through, but then I get more burned out. And then if I keep going, I’m likely to explode. I’m trying to notice the burnout feeling early and take a break before the “about toContinue reading “Burnout”

Consistency and Followthrough

In couples counseling, Alex and I are talking with our therapist about parenting. Our therapist says that when setting boundaries with our kids, the two most important things are consistency and followthrough. Be consistent with the rules, and follow through on what you tell the kids will happen when they follow or break the rules. Continue reading “Consistency and Followthrough”

Mom Squad

My friend J and I showed up at Holocene last night to go 80’s 90’s aerobics dancing, and as we arrived, a whole squad of other women was showing up. They were dressed to the nines in their aerobics gear: sweatbands, leotards, legwarmers, sequins, the whole nine. J and I were dressed up too, andContinue reading “Mom Squad”

80’s Dancing

Tonight I’m going 80’s & 90’s dancing. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss.