Monthly Archives: March 2019

Tough Conversations

Posted on March 19, 2019     Leave a Comment

Talking to our kids about big things like protecting their bodies and safe versus unsafe touching can be a pretty heavy, uncomfortable, and overwhelming task. As parents, where do we start? How far do we go? How much do we share and what age do we even begin? I’m overwhelmed with the uncertainty of all […]

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If only I could keep you little… (a letter to my daughter)

Posted on March 12, 2019     4 Comments

My dear girl, you’ve always loved bedtime stories. Happy ones, silly ones, rhyming ones, teaching ones, nonsense ones… There’s just something about being able to wind down and snuggle up together with a cozy blanket and good book that makes this a time to love and look forward to. The bedtime story we chose recently […]

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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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Life’s too short to be sad, boring, or mad so get outside and fill your day with some joy! We’re spending our weekend with friends and family and all kinds of fun! I hope you are too! Happy Saturday, friends! Image credit via @hello_happy_heart #saturdayvibes #weekendvibes
I get it buddy, I lose all self-control when I go to Target too. 🤣 . For the record, we didn’t buy every single screaming chicken on the shelf like he wanted but, much like the other 12 things that weren’t on our list, we came home with one of them. Gosh darn it Target, you did it again. Yes, I already regret the purchase and yes, I can’t stop laughing. 😉 . #controlledchaostruths #targetmademedoit #targetdoesitagain
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that come with motherhood - laundry, dishes, errands, baths, meals, homework, phone calls, emails, organization, folding, cleaning, sweeping, wiping, washing… it’s a lot! We’re superheroes, you know, seriously we are! …but even superheroes crack under pressure. Unfortunately, when that inevitably happens to us, the overwhelming weight often ends up falling onto the people that matter way more than all those things that don’t matter. Those things that are never even considered ‘done’ because the laundry and dishes are still going to pile up, the emails and phone calls are still going to come through the next day, and the folding and cleaning and washing will always be a repetitive cycle. Despite our best efforts to hide our stress, our kiddos feel it. They see it. They get it. So it becomes our job to find the superhuman strength to let ourselves let it go (to a reasonable degree) because remember - our sole responsibility is none of those overwhelming things. It’s not about the pretty, perfect, organized house or the to-do list filled with satisfying check marks (although man that feels good!). Our sole responsibility is those little arms wrapping themselves around our necks and those little eyes looking up, asking to play. Our ability to be present, to be content, to be happy.... those are the kind of things that matter. Nothing will fill your soul more than the little people standing before you. Nothing will make you feel more loved than being loved by your own children. You are their world! Not the pretty, organized, completed stuff in it. So give yourself some grace, put the errands and chores aside, and let it go. #controlledchaostruths #letitgo Image credit via the very talented and creative Joy at @momisdrawing
My family either gets a nice dinner or clean laundry... but they can’t have both! Alright. I’m only half serious. But come on, raise your hand if your dining room table is the catch all spot for your laundry too! 🙋🏽‍♀️ . Better yet, if you’ve figured out a more effective method to this madness, share your secrets! 😉 . #controlledchaostruths #laundryordinner
“It is how we live, not how we demand our children live, that has the most impact on who they will become.” You guys, @lrknost is parenting gold and if you aren’t following her account, reading her books, or seeing her social media posts… go check her out RIGHT NOW. I promise she will ignite you, empower you, and inspire you to be your best self.
Fostering a love for literacy... one library trip at a time! 📚 Play groups, toddler time, and story time are some of my favorite go-to activities as a stay-at-home-parent. My kids always have a blast, they burn energy, they learn new things, they meet new friends, and they always come home with an arm load of books! Make sure you’re checking out your local libraries mommas because I bet they’re full of free resources and fun events for you and your kiddos! #controlledchaostruths #earlyliteracy