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
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
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’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
I love Harry Potter dearly, but I do not love his pre-tween attitudes. Yes “pre-tween” is a thing. Harry Potter is a sassy kid. He’s the king of eye rolls, loud sighs, and saying things like “Seriously?!” I’m sure I deserve his sassiness. I wasn’t a meek and mild child myself. I have a sarcastic… Read More SHUT UP!… a great way to start summer
I had a brainwave- Amoxicillin flavored ice cream! I know your mind is blown too. Trust me, amoxicillin ice cream is the way to go. … Read More Mom Survival Tip: Amoxicillin Ice Cream
The chinks in our otherwise flawless exterior are important to our story. Our failings, shortcomings, and stumbles make us human, and they make us work harder to improve. They help make us who we are.… Read More Showing the “Real” You
Cultivating Chaos 