I’m the first to admit that I’m a control freak. I am. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be in control. I like to be in charge, I trust myself, I know I will follow through I like to believe that I can practice, logic, or push through most problems. This… Read More Letting Go and Give It to God
So I’ll admit it, I’m Ashley and I have a touch of social anxiety.
It’s not like I’m hyperventilating into a paper bag when I see people or anything.… Read More An Epiphany at 32
Today, this week, this year, this decade even, I am overwhelmed by my kids. I am overwhelmed by their endless demands, mood swings, and incessant talking. I think there is some power in admitting and embracing our reality. … Read More Accepting Reality One Meltdown at a Time
I had a terrible thought the other night. A great idea, but still terrible. While not sleeping, I thought “what if I go to my brother’s wedding ALONE?” I know, it’s pretty mean.
I’ve got to admit it, I’m a much better human being when school is in session.
I’m one of those people that likes to be in control. Like really really likes to be in control. … Read More Back to School, Back to Reality
Every time we go out in public we are a freak show.
I kid you not, we are the family that you can hear from across the store, the one that you avoid, the family where the kid are hitting, screaming, and yes…the family that is trying to moon the other customers. … Read More Volume Control Isn’t Important
As I prepared to go out of town for work this week I had an epiphany- things work a little bit differently for Mr. Spreadsheets than they do for me. When Mr. Spreadsheets has to go out of town for work… he just goes. There’s usually some minor discussion like, “I have a work trip… Read More Mom Prep vs. Dad Prep
I hate Legos. There I said it, I’m probably going to be kicked out of the mom club for admitting it. … Read More I Hate Legos
There are days when I’m certain this phase of life might actually kill me off. It’s loud, chaotic, and crazy, but its also the phase where we are blessed to interact daily with these three amazing kids. This is a good stage of life.
… Read More The Dirty Dishes Stage
Cultivating Chaos 