What a crazy past few months it’s been. We put an offer on a house in February. We closed in April… and we immediately dove into some renovations, namely updating the kitchen, painting the walls, and lastly but most trying — replacing pretty much all of the flooring. If I’m being honest, I’ve been a […]
More than Mom: How I Lost – and Found – Myself After Having Kids
They said kids change everything… you lose sleep over them, you cry over them, your schedule revolves around them and their needs, and somehow through it all, your heart grows with so much love. In the process, your world changes SO much. What I didn’t know, and didn’t quite expect, is just how much becoming […]
Giving Yourself Permission to Ask for Help
I 100% stand by the fact that work life harmony is possible. (If you haven’t read my ‘about’ page I talk about how I think ‘balance’ is hooey… but harmony on the other hand? It can be pretty awesome). But here’s the thing… sometimes life and work, and everything in between, can get, shall we […]
5 Activities To Keep Young Kids Entertained So You Can Get Stuff Done (No Pinterest Skills Required)
My work at home “schedule” typically means working during quiet/nap time and after bed, but since I’m spending my kids’ sleep times working, it doesn’t leave much time for other things like laundry, dishes, and getting other household stuff done. Sure the kids can “help” out even at their age, kind of. Little guy has […]
Reflections on Motherhood Overwhelm… and How to Cope
The overwhelm of motherhood, and parenting, is real… and if I’m being honest, I’ve tried writing this blog post at least five times now. I’ve been feeling the overwhelm extra hard in the last few weeks. We put an offer in on a house (and it was accepted – yay!) but that was the easy […]