The Good Life

We met in high school. The story of how we met depends on which one of us you ask. Andrew likes to paint this lovely picture of me. I asked him tonight what he thought of me back then and these were his exact words, “You weren’t nice to me. You were stuck up. I … More The Story of Us.

Hey, everyone! Thanks for hopping on over here. It’s been awhile. I just can’t seem to fit in writing time in the midst of my busy day, but thankful for Spring Break giving me a bit of extra time in my day while my kids nap! I posted an Instagram Poll on my stories earlier … More Routines. Routines. Routines.

I’ve always known that I wanted to be a Mom. Always. Three kids later, I’m currently in the thick of it. My kids are 7, 2, and 8 months. Most days consist of early mornings in a mad rush to get out the door before 6:45 am…hopefully without forgetting anything essential, drop-offs at two different … More Dear Momma,

And I’m not talking about the warm hearted kind, either. The journey to accepting that I actually have anxiety has been humbling and soul bearing to say the least. I’ve been in denial for years. In fact, I never even thought I had anxiety until about three months ago when my husband said it point … More Anxiety is a Mother.

In our class, Fridays aren’t just the last day of the school week. It’s the day of the week we take a moment from reading and writing to celebrate and uplift each other. We call this our “Fri-Yay!” My students have come to love these mini activities so much that when they come in on … More Spreading the Good.

There’s a sermon that I’ve heard a couple of times at church over the last few years that has always stuck with me. I think about the message often. And two weeks ago, our pastor asked the question to us again “Who are you?” He said, most of the time people answer with what they … More My Roots.

I was made to be a Mom. This I’ve always known to be true, well that and a teacher. Ever since I can remember I loved babysitting, nurturing others, and had my first little one before I graduated college. Looking back, not the wisest decision, but she brings so much light into my world. Fast … More It all started with a spark…