Parenting is a challenging season, and parenting during a pandemic is even more challenging. I have learned more about myself and how I parent in the past 4 months than ever before. I have learned to give myself grace when things don't go exactly as planned. I have embraced the occasional TV time when I … Continue reading Whether or Not to Send Kids to Preschool During Covid-19
Seeing family is so good for the soul! It has been since February since we have seen Drew's family and since December since we have seen mine. While we FaceTime often with family, nothing replaces visiting in person. This past weekend, we had our first trip to see my in-laws for Father's Day weekend. Both … Continue reading Father’s Day Weekend Recap: First Visit to See Family in Waynesville, North Carolina
We celebrated our 6th anniversary this weekend with plenty of family time and sunshine. While it wasn't a typical anniversary of going to a tropical island, to the beach or even out to a fancy dinner--it was exactly how I wanted to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary (lets be honest, a tropical island vacation will … Continue reading Anniversary Weekend and Weekend on Lake Lanier
We have been so blessed with beautiful, sunny weather the past couple of months. My boys thrive when they are able to be outside and use their imaginations surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, our luck has changed and it has been rainy in Atlanta for the past couple weeks. The next few days calls for rain, … Continue reading Indoor Toddler Boy (and Girl) Activities
Discovering what exercise is right for you can be trial and error mixed with learning a lot about yourself. It has taken me years to realize that it is alright to change it up and switch out of your routine when you find yourself in a workout rut (or in quarantine). There are so many … Continue reading Finding the Right Workout for YOU
We just came back from an incredible long weekend with some of our closest friends. We originally planned to visit Drew's best friend and his family, who welcomed a new baby girl in January, in March. However, with the coronavirus in full swing we decided to postpone until May. While I was super hesitant given … Continue reading First Vacation after Coronavirus: Long Weekend in Destin and Crab Island
Life is funny, you learn things as you go and look back and wish you implemented things sooner. Today, I am sharing with you a few things that I started doing at 32 (and wish I did earlier!). If you are younger than 32, try them out and if you are older than 32 and … Continue reading Things I Learned at 32 (and wish I knew earlier!)
Week four of the coronavirus quarantine and its time to find new stress relief techniques in our household. We have been indulging more on our adult beverages and running/biking to relieve stress. While the extra runs are certainly great for the body, the alcohol consumption is definitely not! After many discussions, input from others (thank … Continue reading Stress Relief Techniques During The Quarantine
Who doesn't love a good deal?! Finding a great deal isn't about purchasing things that you don't need (admittedly, I have purchased many things just because they are a "good deal"), rather its about knowing what you want, knowing the price you feel comfortable spending on the item and then searching and waiting for it … Continue reading Becoming a Bargain Shopper: Tips to Getting a Great Deal
I write this with so much pride for my four year old: Reid rode a bike for the first time! I am beyond amazed that with very little assistance and skipping training wheels, he was able to ride a bike on his first try. All I have to say is: balance bikes are amazing!We gave … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Riding a Bike for the First Time
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