Author: Ashley

Letting Go of the Guilt and Allowing Time for Self Care

I want my kids to see me as more than the person that makes awesome peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and obsessively cleans the floor. I want them to see me as a complete person. Someone with her own interests and passions. I want them to see that grown ups need friends and hobbies too, that everyone needs time to themselves, and that sometimes it is ok to put the to do list aside in favor of fun. It’s a slow process, and a fine balance, but learning and growing is just part of life and I’m loving the journey.… Read More Letting Go of the Guilt and Allowing Time for Self Care

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Fun with Ladders and Fire Ants: Lessons Learned in Childhood

There are many lessons to learn in childhood. Some lessons are learned quickly, and some lessons take several “go rounds” to get right. Some lessons stick with us for a lifetime, and others last about three seconds. AsthmaMan had several “learning” experiences lately. Lesson One started with this: If this picture doesn’t strike fear into your… Read More Fun with Ladders and Fire Ants: Lessons Learned in Childhood

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Summer Stock Up

School ends in less than a day. I know I should be thrilled, but I feel like I imagine someone would if they were about to fall into a deep hole with no end in sight. I know, I know, I’m dramatic, summer is awesome…. blah blah blah. Summer sucks ok.

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