Being confident is a struggle for me. I can vividly picture the confident kids from my childhood and remember wishing I was one of them. Not much has changed as an adult. What has changed is my acceptance and openness about this struggle, especially now as a new mom. I am thankful for this battle. … More Finding Myself Through Mamahood

We have all heard it takes a village to raise a child. I am now a firm believer in that statement. Since Owen was born we have been so thankful for all of our friends and family that have stepped in to help. The form of help doesn’t matter. It is truly the thought, time … More The Village Theory

I am perpetually exhausted. If we are counting, this has been going on for 18 plus months. As soon as I found out I was pregnant, the exhaustion set in. The cause of exhaustion doesn’t matter. But what does matter is how hard it can be to function, stay motivated and find peace when you … More Tired all the time and that’s ok

One of my favorite parts about my job as a teacher and now mom is helping kids find their inspiration. We are meant to inspire each other. We thrive when we are inspired. But sometimes inspiration gets clouded with stress, responsibilities and just pure and utter exhaustion. Today as I looked at my perpetual to … More Finding Inspiration