My first job in the classroom was the summer after my first year in college. I will never forget pacing up and down the hill by my dorm as my mom described the job to me. She said, “You will get hit, pinched, bit, scratched. Do you want the job?” I laughed and agreed to take it. Continue reading “Sink or Swim”
Category: blast from the past
#momlife

On an instagram post I admitted to fighting, denying, and judging the momlife movement. Not because I’m not a mom, but generally speaking it is used to “complain” about being a mom, or it’s the proverbial shoulder shrug of oh well, momlife. Don’t get me wrong I have and will continue to admit that momming is not for the faint of heart. Whether you choose it, want it, don’t want it, but find yourself parenting a little human, it’s not a stroll in the park. There are moments of peace wrapped up around moments of pure chaos. My motto is usually “embrace the chaos”. When I began accepting this momlife, I learned to be thankful for the little bundle of joys that know exactly how to push me to a limit I never knew I could stretch to. What they don’t realize is they are in the business of growing me, I am forever grateful. Continue reading “#momlife”
Memory Lane
Back to the regularly scheduled program. The kids have recently reminded me how much they love looking back at our adventures. Continue reading “Memory Lane”
Protected: Dear Husband
Cry Wolf
This week was the first time I stepped foot in my childhood church. The one we attended when my mom passed away. I didn’t know what to expect or how I would feel. After my mom passed away I chose the gate of resentment, anger, bitterness and unforgiveness. Those feelings overflowed from my heart and I turned my back on God. Continue reading “Cry Wolf”
Perfect Love
Fear is so paralyzing sometimes, at the least it’s distracting. After my mom died I had this fear of feeling that pain again. Continue reading “Perfect Love”
Welcome to my house

As you might know we moved to Minneapolis and we listed our house this time. We ended up receiving an offer and before we knew it we were in escrow. We have officially sold our house at the beginning of July. Continue reading “Welcome to my house”
Best Bullies Ever
Time to start regular posts again! I have been looking back and I have realized that as much as I enjoy sharing, sometimes my memory gets a little foggy and these posts help me to remember the little details of our life. Zoe absolutely LOVES pictures and I’m hoping Grey will enjoy them as well. So if you want to follow along on our little adventures and life moments we are happy to share.
Birthday Past

In honor of Zoe’s birthday I want to share a little slice of her last birthday at her favorite place. I also want to share her answers to a quick interview. Continue reading “Birthday Past”
Happy Anniversary!!
October 21, 2014 I am a few days late, but it’s now or never. A year (minus) two days ago Auntie Ashie and Uncle Brady got married.

