08/05/2026
Today was one of the hardest days of my journey as a mom. ❤️📚
This morning, I walked Wyatt into his kindergarten classroom for the very first time. I hugged him, kissed him, told him I loved him, and reminded him to have the best day ever. I smiled because I wanted him to know everything was going to be okay, even though I wasn't completely convinced of that myself.
As I turned to leave, I looked back one last time and saw the expression on his face. It looked like he wanted to cry. It looked like he wanted to run out of the classroom and come home with me. Every part of me wanted to turn around, scoop him up, and tell him we could try again another day. But I also knew that this was the first step in a journey that every child has to take, and I had to trust that he would be okay.
I made it out of the school without crying, but the moment I closed my car door, I completely lost it. The image of his little face stayed with me the entire drive home. Walking through the front door made it even harder. Hannah was home with Daddy, but Wyatt wasn't. The house felt different, and for the first time in a long time, it felt like someone was missing.
I know he's going to learn, grow, make friends, and do amazing things. I'm incredibly proud of him. But today reminded me that one of the hardest parts of being a parent is letting your child take a step forward, even when every instinct tells you to hold on just a little longer.
After wiping away the tears, it was time to put on my REALTOR® hat. This weekend, I have the privilege of helping other families begin exciting new chapters of their own, and I'd love to see you at one of my open houses.
🏡 Saturday | 12:00–3:00 PM
7710 Ninth Fairway | Mint Hill, NC
Approximately 3,600 square feet with a finished basement and beautiful golf course views right from the backyard.
🌳 Sunday | 1:00–4:00 PM
683 Mason Dickson Rd. | York, SC
A beautiful home on 35 private acres featuring an in-ground pool, peaceful surroundings, and endless possibilities.
Tonight, I'll probably hug Wyatt a little tighter than usual. If you're sending a little one off to school this week too, know that you're not alone. These milestones are beautiful, but they can also tug at our hearts in ways we never expected. ❤️💚🏡📚