For the last few months, I kept telling people:
I remember getting intentional about catching my youngest’s final time breastfeeding. I didn’t know the exact day it would happen—he weaned with a gentle mix of self-direction and my encouragement. But I knew I wanted to be fully present for it. And I was. It’s one of my sweetest memories. I could’ve multitasked it away, but I didn’t.
So when his high school graduation approached, I carried that same intention into this milestone.
Mission accomplished.
I missed you all last week, but it was such a gift to know I’d created the space to savor every detail—every cap toss, every hug, every ornery ribbing and heartfelt toast. We celebrated him the way he deserved.
My heart is still full.
Family and friends gathered, shared food, and capped off the night with spontaneous backyard karaoke under the song of summer cicadas—the same brood that he toddled around with at age one, fists full of curiosity and bugs.
We are loved and held. We are blessed.
So… what’s next?
Personally, I plan to live this summer like it matters—because it does. We’re heading off on his senior trip to chase grizzlies and whales in the northeast. There will be camping at Cave Run, jetskiing, stand-up paddleboarding, and long dinners on the deck. I’ll be soaking up every poolside moment at our tennis club.
And I’ll be here, serving you, because this work continues to light me up.
Here’s what’s coming up in the months ahead:
- Yoga Therapeutics for Emotional Health continues at Kintsukuroi Counseling in Landen.
- Our Mindfulness Series for Tweens kicks off soon.
- Walk the Plan Fridays—my free June business planning sessions—are underway.
And there are new opportunities blooming for Parents of Neurodivergent, Disabled, and High-Support Needs Kids to connect and build community.
Then we’ll slide into fall with:
- Our Annual Retreat
- The return of in-person therapeutic groups (like Emotional Recovery for Challenging Pregnancies, Births, and Postpartum or Zapped to Zen: Serious Self-Care and Mindful Living Reset)
- Online courses like Embracing Your Murky & Magical and Zapped to Zen 201: Deep Nervous System Care
This season of presence over perfection has nourished my soul. And now?
I’ve got that wild, wonderful, Renee-like energy back again.
Watch out world—here I come.