Monthly Archives: October 2018

Motherhood and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Posted on October 17, 2018     2 Comments

Today was a rough one. I woke up with a headache. I burnt my espresso. I’m fighting some killer cramps. I received some very sad news about a dear friend of mine. I’m all kinds of emotional. And my kids have needed me all day. Like really needed me… as in, demanded every single ounce […]

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Overated ‘Pinterest worthy’ crafting

Posted on October 5, 2018     Leave a Comment

“Kids! I have a surprise!”, I yell as my kids come running into the kitchen to find a table filled with paints, brushes, pumpkins, old t-shirts and a momma with a vision to construct some cute little painted pumpkin faces with her toddlers. 15 minutes later…. You know what I got?  A mess. You know […]

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Hi, I’m Kayla! I’m a mom of three sweet toddler tornadoes who have taught me that parenting is one great big oxymoron. My life is controlled chaos, full of contradicting elements, ideas, and thoughts! If you enjoy stories of real moments and raw parenting, then you’re in the right place! Thanks for stopping by!

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Motherhood. Our minds are always racing, even when we’re ‘resting’! . Art credit via the very talented @alefavoretti . Repost via @workingmomkind .
💦 Deal alert guys! 💦 Amazon has 3-packs of super soaking water gun blasters for $11! Today’s family fun cost us $22 and gave us a solid hour of running and playing and spraying in our backyard! Everyone from my 2-year-old son to my 34-year-old husband had a BLAST! If you’re interested, I’ve included an amazon link to the water guns in my bio! Get outside and have some fun with your family! Happy Sunday Funday, friends! #controlledchaostruths #sundayfunday #watergunwar #familyfun
Reasons why I love my new table centerpiece... . 1. It’s handmade from my sweet six-year-old daughter. 2. It’s one of a kind and clearly better than anything grown in a garden or found in a store. 3. Speaking of a garden... my daughter really set me up for success here because these sweet ‘roses’ would’ve been doomed if they depended on my own gardening thumb (or lack thereof). . All it took was a little construction paper, a black marker, some popsicle sticks, tape, ribbon, and a vase. Handmade is the BEST made! Especially when it comes from the kids! ❤️🌹❤️ . . . #controlledchaostruths #handmadecrafts #keytomyheart
“Grab a block and start making memories!”. For Father’s Day this year, the kids and I found some old duplo LEGO blocks and together, created a super fun, handmade gift for daddy. We started off by brainstorming different ideas that would be fun to do with dad (fishing, golfing, bowling, water fights, building forts, eating ice cream, playing outside, etc.). Once we had compiled our list, I gave my 6-year-old daughter a sharpie and let her write our ideas onto the blocks. We threw them in a plastic bowl, made a tag, and were ready to go! My husband was so surprised and later said this was one of his most favorite gifts he’s ever received! Super cheap, super easy, and now we have an entire bowl filled with ideas and activities for making memories! #giftsfordad #controlledchaostruths #fathersday
One of my favorite Father’s Day traditions is taking pictures of the kiddos holding their D.A.D letters and making our own ‘handmade’ card for daddy! This is a gift my husband ALWAYS looks forward to and is one that costs barely anything! The letters are from Hobby Lobby and I just store them in a drawer to pull out each year for the annual picture. Do you have any Father’s Day traditions or favorite gifts for dad? I hope you all had a great weekend celebrating the special men in your life! #fathersday #controlledchaostruths #giftsfordad
Last night’s horror featured a very tired momma, three sick toddlers, and an evil villain stomach bug that randomly showed up hours before bedtime. Important details worth mentioning include an uncomfortable case of poison ivy all over the momma’s body and a husband who was unfortunately out of town. The scene setting? Twelve hours of relentless puking and crying and little sleep and lots of clean up… The saving grace was arguably the prescription steroids that not only treated the momma’s itching and inflammation from the poison ivy all over her body, but also indirectly gave her enough adrenaline to take care of the kiddos all night. The pivotal plot twist? Waking up to no water due to an apparent break in the neighborhood’s main line. Rough night, right?! I mean… I can’t make this stuff up! Guys, this was no horror film. This was my reality - me trying to single-handedly control the chaos of three sick kids confined in a house full of puke and diarrhea and no way to flush the toilets or wash our hands. Jesus. Take. The. Freaking. Wheel. Hey, I get to end the story with some good news though. The evil villain stomach virus seems to have run its course and I’m relieved to report that we’re all feeling better. The water is back on. And most importantly… I have to shout it from the mountaintop that I have the best people in my life… a great neighbor who brought over snacks and hand sanitizer. A husband and a mom who despite being two hours away, continuously called to check in and offer love and support. Also, the very BEST of the best kind of friend who left the sweetest bag of sick day necessities and silly surprises on my doorstep with a note that still managed to make me laugh and smile despite living a nightmare. Tonight, I’m feeling relieved for recovered health, grateful for an amazing tribe of people, and hopeful for a much less eventful night. Wish me luck! #controlledchaostruths #momlife #jesustakethewheel