Super Woman Diaries #44: The Weight of School Drop Off

In this candid and humorous episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional rollercoaster of wrapping up another school year. From navigating last-day chaos to reflecting on how much of our identity gets wrapped up in school drop-offs and motherhood, this episode is full of real talk and relatable moments.

What You’ll Hear About:

• 🎓 Dominic’s last day of middle school and end-of-year burnout

• 🚗 The drop-off struggle is real—how Jess and Kelly really feel about the school car loop

• 🧭 Identity check: “Mom” is a title, not the whole story

• 🏡 Behind the scenes of Kelly’s lake house project—furniture, zhuzh, and future plans

• 🏫 Planning for new school routines next year and finding creative solutions

• 🛠️ How to start asking for help when the mental load gets heavy

• ☀️ Getting excited for summer and what’s ahead for Chasing Brighter

Quote of the Week: "Life’s too short to sit in the car loop." – Jessica

Mentioned in This Episode:

• 📘 Life After Kids book & podcast – reminding us that motherhood isn’t our whole identity

• 🪑 Kelly’s experience with Furnitureland South and furnishing her lake house

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