Every summer, I hit a point where I no longer enjoy the flexibility of a school-free schedule. Some may call this point rock-bottom, others may call it losing-your-sh*t. And it is in this moment, every summer, that I declare in my brain, “It is time to return to school.”
When my sister texted me a YouTube clip entitled ” ‘Regular’ Mom SHOCKS World with her Dance Moves,” I expected to watch a Napoleon Dynamite-esque dance. Instead, I watched as 36-year-old Erica Coffelt showcased impressive hip-hop dance moves (self-taught, by the way), earning a standing ovation at the end of her performance. I smiled wide throughout her dance, floored by her creativity and courage. She exuberated the kind of joy we encourage in kids; the kind we forget we are capable of having as adults.
Dear Family,
I’ve been reading about how playing games together can promote a sense of love among family members. Since we all know this is BS, I’d like to invite you to my place so we can bond over our disagreement on the rules.
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