Mario was asked to prom by Amberly Graham. She even made him the cutest invitation! Amberly is a friend of Mario's from seminary. We don't know her super well yet, but she seems like such a sweet girl — beautiful inside and out. She wore a green dress that her oldest sister made for her, and you could tell how proud she was of it. We also got to meet her parents, even though, honestly, I can’t remember their names. I really wanted to make it a special night for Amberly because Mario, being the introvert he is, usually isn't big on romance or little details like this. But he still said yes and made the effort, and that made it even more special.
One of my biggest goals as a mother is to raise Mario and Milo to become men who are providers, romantic, loving, and deeply kind. I don't want to contribute to a new generation of women feeling unloved, unseen, or traumatized. I believe so strongly in chivalry and in the power of love — and I want my sons to carry those values proudly.
I want Mario and Milo to treat every woman they encounter with the respect, gentleness, and tenderness she deserves. I want them to understand that real strength is shown through kindness, patience, and the ability to make others feel safe and cherished.
My dream is for them to open doors, offer their jackets, listen with their full hearts, and never be afraid to express affection and admiration. I want them to be men who make women feel at ease, respected, and honored — not because it's expected, but because it's who they are at their core.
The world needs more good men who uplift and honor women, and it’s my greatest hope that Mario and Milo will be two of them.
Wicked
Jared and I went to see Wicked for the first time ever. We had good seats, too close to the stage. We could see everything.
Milo is also hanging out with a new girlfriend. Her name is Kai Johnson and they go to school together. They only have one class together. Milo really likes her and so do I. She is very talkative and fun like me. We met with her mom and brother at Cafe Rio. I love her mom too.
We also got new windows! Our house looks so nice.
Boca Chica
I'm making some updates to my place in Boca Chica, and it's been so much fun seeing it all come together. Right now, I'm repainting my bedroom with a limewash finish, which gives the walls a soft stucco look. I love how it brings such an organic, relaxed feel to the space — exactly the vibe I want for the apartamento. For the color, I chose Linen by Sherwin-Williams; it's the perfect warm neutral. I also upgraded the sinks in both the master and guest bathrooms, I added a glass door to the master bathroom too, which really opens up the space and makes it feel a lot more modern and airy. Little by little, the apartment is starting to feel even more like my dream place and I’m so excited to keep adding those special touches.
I am working on adding microcement to my bathroom. The whole apartment is going to be Greek Village by Sherwin-Williams which is another fun white color with more pinks and yellows added to it.
Sunset Hike
I admire Milo so much. He's always trying new things, meeting new people, and just living so freely. I wasn't sure about letting him go on a sunset hike with a bunch of 14-year-olds — part of me was scared he might get lost. But I know this is the time where I need to trust him. And he did it! He made it home safe and sound, and I couldn't be prouder.
