Bloom Consignment & Resale

My daughter is one of those children who wakes up early.

Not “up with the sun” early.

Not “6am is a little rough” early.

Early early.

Bloom weekends are my workweek, so by Monday my body is usually hoping for a little extra rest. Unfortunately, my tiny supervisor had already made other plans.

This morning’s assignment was imaginative play. She was the doctor. I was the patient. The only rule was that I had to stay awake.

So naturally, I found a loophole.

Parenthood and small business ownership have a surprising amount in common. You’re tired more often than you’d like. You’re constantly solving problems with whatever resources you have available. And somehow, despite the exhaustion, there are these moments that are so funny and absurd and sweet that you know you’ll miss them someday.

So today I’m running on coffee, questionable medical advice, and the determination of a four-year-old who was absolutely not going to allow a nap.

And because it’s June, happy Pride. 🌈

Not just this month, but all year long.

Pride is about honoring history, celebrating joy, making room for people to be fully themselves, and building communities where everyone belongs. Those are values I care about as a parent, as a human, and as the owner of a little secondhand shop that tries its best to be a welcoming place in the world.

Anyway. The doctor says I’m doing great.