About Unexpectedly Ivy
A memoir told in bite-sized stories (lovingly called chapteritas) that equal parts humor and heart. It explores parenting, pressure, pride, and the art of letting children surprise you.
These short essays capture the ordinary, funny, and quietly defining moments of motherhood: the ones that don’t come with instructions, only intuition. There’s no blueprint here—just stories about trust, boundaries, and learning when to step back long enough to watch someone become themselves.
The Harvard acceptance came later.
Unexpectedly.
Painted Chapteritas
Each chapterita begins with a brushstroke
Piece and Quiet
Baby from the Blizzard
GoldiLOCKS
Work and Please, Don't
Rushin' Roulette
I Paws for a Reply
Contact
Reach out to Sebastiana with your thoughts or questions.