all the feels…

Well folks… here we go.

Everything is going LIVE. The dream I’ve whispered about, wrote in my google docs, on my notes app on my phone, and carried quietly in my heart is now officially out there in the big, wide world—and I have approximately one million feelings about it.

I’m excited.
I’m nervous.
I’m hopeful.
I’m queasy.
(Also slightly over-caffeinated but that’s beside the point…)

If you’ve ever launched something close to your heart, you probably know this feeling. It’s like riding a rollercoaster where you’re both the engineer and the passenger.

Here are just a few of the thoughts doing dances in my brain right now:

• What if I don’t succeed?

• What if no one sees the heart and importance behind these books like I do?

• What if... it’s super successful and I accidentally bit off more than I can chew?!

It’s the kind of mental gymnastics that deserves a gold medal. But here’s the truth I keep returning to: This is a risk I’m willing to take.

These books were born from years in the classroom, from bedtime talks with my own littles, and from the stories that aren’t yet on the shelves—but should be. They’re full of lessons about kindness, growth, navigating feelings, and understanding our world. They’re for teachers. They’re for parents. And most of all, they’re for kids.

And even though my nerves are dancing a full-on tap routine right now, I know this: I believe in this.

So I’m going for it—with courage in my pocket and maybe a snack for the journey.

I’m not going to just hope this works—I’m going to make it happen. That means sharing, connecting, posting, engaging, and maybe even talking to strangers at the grocery store about children’s books (no promises, but don’t put it past me).

This isn’t just a launch. It’s the beginning of something bigger.

So whether this journey unfolds with gentle steps or a full-on cannon of success (preferably glitter cannon, please), I’m here for it. I'm ready to work hard, keep learning, and grow this dream into something truly special.