Momxiety

Momming with Anxiety

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  • The Hunger Games: Arlington Summer Camp Edition

    I didn’t realize registering my child for summer camp would require strategy, speed, and emotional resilience. I had no clue how competitive camp sign-up is in Arlington, Virginia. Honestly—not just summer camp. Any activity. Swimming classes? I go to my friend’s house, her husband stays home from work, and the three of us sit there… Read more

  • Momxiety Moment: The Hit Was Quick. The Overthinking Was Not.

    It happened fast.An “oh shit” moment.A collision with a teammate. Let me preface this—this is kindergarten soccer. These are not aggressive athletes out there. I’m not usually the mom who spirals every time my kid gets hurt.Most of the time, I’m the “you’re okay, shake it off” mom.But this hit… wasn’t one I could brush… Read more

  • Somewhere, a Mom Is Doing More Than Me (And I’m Not Okay)

    Nothing humbles me faster than another mom casually mentioning her color-coded routine. I’m lucky if all of my kid’s socks match. And honestly? That’s a win. In the world we live in today, everything is posted on social media—which can be helpful… or not. There’s something I like to call the “highlight reel vs. real… Read more

  • 10 Things I Overthink Daily As a Mom

    I don’t just think… I overthink. In some ways, I think I’ve always been an overthinker—but motherhood takes it to a completely different level. Every little thing you could possibly overthink, you now overthink… times ten. Motherhood is a full-time, unpaid job. And to the people who say, “But you get to be a mom—that’s… Read more