Holy shit, my kids are starting kindergarten. I knew it would come, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. How did this happen? They were just babies last week. And now it’s less than 2 weeks away. I know I’m not the first parent whose kids have started school, and I won’t be the last. I’ve already taken the day off. We’ll have a special first day of kindergarten breakfast, and I’ll take 100 pictures. I’ll probably cry, even though I’ve told everyone that I won’t. They’re my babies and they’re growing up. I’m just not ready […]
In Honor of My Pappaw: The Pain of Losing a Grandparent
Emily wrote this piece shortly before her grandfather passed away. We publish this article expressing her fears, memories, and grief […]
I Didn’t Choose My Job Over My Kids. Period.
by Emily Queen As soon as people found out I was pregnant, the questions and comments instantly began. “When are […]
