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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