About

Hi, I’m Summer!

I’m a mom, a full-time student, and a professional-level chaos wrangler just trying to keep the wheels on the bus most days.
Here, you’ll find real stories about parenting through medical challenges, emotional rollercoasters, sticky floors, and late-night homework sessions — all fueled by stubborn hope, love, and a lot of caffeine.

Meet the Chaos Crew

Dad (Robbie)

Mentor, student, partner in surviving this life one day (and one spilled coffee) at a time.

Mom (Summer)

Mom, student, chaos coordinator, accidental optimist.

The Big Kid (Rohan)

The bravest, funniest math genius I know, living with Type 1 diabetes, ADHD, ARFID, and a heart that refuses to give up.

The Tiny Boss (Briseis)

Glitter-loving, Bluey-watching, big-hearted, tiny human who will absolutely fight you if you mess with her brother.

The Security Detail (Snow, the cat)

Veteran of house patrols, master cuddler, part-time grump, full-time legend.

Why We’re Here

Robbie and I grew up with a lot of things we don’t want to pass on.

We’re figuring it out as we go, trying to build a home where our kids can be loud, messy, emotional, imperfect, and still loved like crazy.

We’re not perfect. We’re just trying to make something better than what we had.

What You’ll Find Here

Real stories about parenting on hard mode, the kind with medical charts, messy kitchens, and a lot of guesswork.
Notes from the Trenches, honest weekly glimpses into the victories, meltdowns, and “what even is happening” moments.
Tiny wins we celebrate like Olympic gold medals.
Big feelings we don’t sugarcoat, medical parenting, mental health struggles, and breaking cycles the hard way.

I’m not an expert.
I’m not a Pinterest mom.
Most days, I’m just making it up as I go and hoping caffeine and stubborn love are enough.

If you’re here, you’re probably making it up too. 🧡

Welcome to the chaos.