Sharing is Caring!: a Gimpse into Taking Kids Out in Public

Every once in awhile Mr. Spreadsheets gets a glimpse into daily life with three kids and it just makes me laugh. “Sharing is caring man, I’m so glad you got to enjoy a small piece of my summer life.” I mean yeah it would have been great if they’d all acted their ages, but it was kinda great for Mr. Spreadsheets to see that I’m not exaggerating about their out of control behavior. … Read More Sharing is Caring!: a Gimpse into Taking Kids Out in Public

August 6, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Raising Aliens

I’m going to be an awful mother for a second and admit that I don’t know what to do with my second child at all.

I’m serious, it’s like I’m living with an alien life form, I have absolutely NO idea what to do with him. … Read More Raising Aliens

July 16, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Friends in New Places

Can we take a few minutes and talk about findings friends in a new place? It’s not that I don’t like people, I’m learning to accept that I’m an introvert who needs friends, it’s just that I hate the process of making friends. It’s so awkward, like first date awkward. … Read More Friends in New Places

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Backdoor Blessings

I have to admit that most Sundays I am too busy shushing kids to hear much of what is said in church. So when I heard something on Sunday that not only made sense because I heard the entire thought, but resonated with me because I had time to ponder on it, I was understandably shocked. … Read More Backdoor Blessings

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Too Bad Change isn’t Comfy Like a Sweater

I hate change. I want to be one of those people that rolls with the punches and loves new experiences, but I just don’t. I was born 85 and I’m ok with it.

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Parenting Advice: Only Experienced Applicants Need Apply

For the most part I really do appreciate advice on how to shape these feral children into halfway decent human beings, but I don’t love advice on child rearing from people who don’t have kids.
… Read More Parenting Advice: Only Experienced Applicants Need Apply

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Saying No and Staying Home

I usually sign up for every fall festival, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, or halloween party I can. We run ourselves ragged rushing from one super fun scheduled event to the next.
But not this time. … Read More Saying No and Staying Home

October 21, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Letting Go and Give It to God

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

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 AshleyLeave a comment

Accepting Reality One Meltdown at a Time

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

September 14, 2018 Ashley1 Comment

Cultivating Chaos

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

Category: Rants