My Favorite Moments – September ’23

Since the school year has started back up, this half introvert had to channel my half extrovert and go off and socialize as a good PTA officer does. I felt this month being full of meeting new parents, smiling all through Back To School Night introductions, and having PTA meetings has drowned the hell out of me. Even though I’m really good at meeting new people, meeting new people still brings up a strong dose of anxiety. But even with that taking a huge toll on me, I’m thankful I was able to find some joy this month.

Girlfriend Coffee/Dinner Dates | I was able to grab some coffee and dinner with different girlfriends this month. That is so rare to be able to do that! With our busy ass schedules, I appreciate any time I’m able to get with these wonderful women. In our conversations we were able to make each other laugh so damn hard and believe me, we ALL NEEDED THAT. We also sat there and had deep conversations about ourselves, our mental health, struggles with our kids and families, and shed some tears. We also all hella needed THAT. The quality time I had this month with these bad ass women rejuvenated me. They made me feel loved and extremely grateful for the safe space they always offer to me.
It’s the beautiful moments with these beautiful women for me!

My Dad’s Birthday | It was my dad’s birthday this month and the family gathered together after not seeing each other for a quite some time. I was really happy we were able to come together to celebrate my dad’s many years of life and celebrate the woman you gave birth to him. No, it wasn’t her birthday too but it was her LABOR day! It’s damn special to be able to celebrate my dad turning 70 and my grandma being there to celebrate with him as well. I cherish the hell out of that moment. Happy Birthday, dad!

9/20/2023 | Ryan and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary! Look at us! We made it here! Our journey to get here was not smooth or easy. We’ve gone through some rough shit as a couple throughout the years but we still choose to look beyond ourselves, beyond our egos and choose US. Partnerships, relationships, friendships are all hard work. Sometimes giving up is easier when things get tough. He still thinks I’m beautiful no matter how I’ve changed since we first started our lives together. I still cry when he goes out of town for work. He keeps me safe. I keep him wild. “If you think this is as good as it gets, I swear you haven’t seen nothing yet.”

Farewell, Athena | I’ve been pretty involved in my kids’ elementary school for about 7 years now. In the course of my time in the PTA, I’ve formed relationships with quite a bit of teachers and staff members. There is this one teacher who wasn’t a teacher for either of my boys but she definitely holds a special place in my heart. This month she is retiring from her teaching position and she is off to enjoy every moment of her new adventures. I was so grateful to be invited to her retirement party to celebrate her many years of service in education and giving cheers to all the new amazing things she will do outside of the classroom. I will miss your amazing energy and beautiful presence onsite, Athena. Farewell, my Queen.
Schools out.
Love, Fairy Kat.