My week as a romcom: It was a week of big transitions for our cool stay-at-home mom, who somehow made chaos look chic in her sneakers and signature gold hoops. Monday kicked off with a sweet meet-and-greet at Miles’ new daycare, where he eyed the toys with cautious optimism and she gave herself a silent pep talk in the hallway. Tuesday marked his first full day, and while he thrived, Ashley ran errands like a woman on a mission—dropping off pants for alterations and treating herself to a solo lunch that felt almost decadent. Wednesday brought them back to their trusty cowork/daycare spot for a comfortingly familiar work session, while Thursday was Day 2 at the new daycare and a marathon of long-overdue doctor’s appointments for her. Then came Friday: the final hurrah of their beloved Chicago Parks District lineup. There were “golf carts” to play with at Tot Spot, a favorite playground to conquer, and one last play school session to soak in. With the end of one chapter and the start of another, plus potty training still going strong (send wipes and prayers), it was a week of big feelings, brave steps, and the kind of beautiful change that makes you pause—just for a second—before charging into whatever’s next. LTKFamily LTKSummerEdit LTKStyleTip