Last Day 2023

May 25, 2023 By jillemccandless 2 Comments

I honestly feel like I blinked a few times and this school year was over. Overall, it was a really good year. Claire loved her freshman year, and went out of her comfort zone on many occasions (also I’m not sure what is with her very forced-looking smile in the “end of year” photo😂). Max Read More

School Fun

May 24, 2023 By jillemccandless 2 Comments

Today is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. But for real…where in the even world did this school year go?! Grace and Tessa have been doing all kinds of fun things during the last couple weeks of school, and they’ve been loving it. First order of business were the Bearcat Relays. Grammy, Grandma and I had Read More

Sub Life Perks

May 23, 2023 By jillemccandless 3 Comments

My first full year of being a sub at Grace and Tessa’s school is over. And while those early mornings and busy days kick my backside sometimes, I’m honestly so thankful I can do it. I love being able to peek out the window and see them at recess. I love taking them to school Read More

Weekend Recap

May 22, 2023 By jillemccandless 1 Comment

This weekend felt like straight up summer and WE LOVED IT. We attended a couple graduation parties, one of which included entertainment in the form of a mechanical bull. Claire drove to the library (with me in tow) to stock up for summer reading. I’m still not exactly comfortable with the fact that she’s old Read More

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