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Cultivating Chaos

One mom's attempt to embrace, enjoy, and tame 4 whirlwinds

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Be Cool Like a 90’s Middle School Dance

So I want to be the mom that plays it cool enough for her kids to come talk to her about… well, anything.  I know my perfect angels are going to screw up; I do.  I know they will grow into adults who need room to stretch their wings and make their own choices.  And… Read More Be Cool Like a 90’s Middle School Dance

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 AshleyLeave a comment

More Than Our Bad Days

What if we were all judged by our worst moments? Take a second and think about some of yours.… Read More More Than Our Bad Days

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 AshleyLeave a comment

Why I should probably add “Mom” to my resume

If you’d have told me 6 months ago that being a stay at home mom was good preparation for going back to work, I probably would have laughed at you.… Read More Why I should probably add “Mom” to my resume

June 5, 2020 Ashley1 Comment

A Letter to My Daughter on Her 4th Birthday

I hope you can keep the eye roll and “you’ve got to be kidding me” attitude going. The world needs more self confident girls who stand their ground.… Read More A Letter to My Daughter on Her 4th Birthday

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 AshleyLeave a comment

Life in the Coronaverse: Why we need people MORE than ever

If we take nothing out of the Coronaverse let it be this- we all need someone.… Read More Life in the Coronaverse: Why we need people MORE than ever

April 27, 2020July 16, 2021 AshleyLeave a comment

Hold Up, I’m not ready to Level Up!

I take it back, I’m not sure I’m ready to level up.
Heaven help me (no really help me), I think I need to take my vitamins and brace for what lies ahead!… Read More Hold Up, I’m not ready to Level Up!

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Level UP!

I think I’m entering into the second level of motherhood. Level 1 was filled with potty training, sleep training, breastfeeding (heaven help me), diapers, and screaming, but Level 2 is filled with… well confusion. … Read More Level UP!

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Ashley1 Comment

I really don’t like you!

I’m going to confirm that I’m a mildly bad parent and just say that there are days when I really don’t like my kids. 

Like honestly and truly do not like them. 
… Read More I really don’t like you!

August 24, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

A “Friendly” Nerf Battle

Today was a good day. One of those days that you have to sit down and record so on the not so good days you have something to hold on to. … Read More A “Friendly” Nerf Battle

August 24, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

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