In this week’s Quiet Confession, Chelsea shares a whirlwind week of parenting their three-year-old—complete with nap strikes, preschool jitters, and a household cold that took almost everyone down.
From meltdowns soothed only by K-pop on repeat to the bittersweet milestone of watching their last baby walk into preschool, this is a candid look at the messy, exhausting, and surprisingly tender moments of parenting through transition.
Because sometimes, survival looks like tissues, deep breaths, and blasting “Golden” on repeat.
🗝️ Key Takeaways
- Nap transitions are tough on kids and parents.
- Household colds derail everything—especially in the first week of school.
- Preschool is a milestone full of excitement, nerves, and “three-nager” energy.
- Music (even if on repeat!) can be a surprising survival tool.
- Parenting transitions are universal—messy, exhausting, and survivable.
💬 Sound Bites
- “Naps have always been my lifeline—and now? Gone. Just like that. Gone.”
- “I’m convinced our house helped keep K-pop Demon Hunters at number one.”
- “Watching her walk into that classroom was surreal—anxious, nervous, excited, sad, all at once.”
- “Every parent goes through these transition storms. We’re gonna survive. Even if it sucks.”
Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection
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