Today I dropped my kids off at school and took a moment by myself to stop at the grocery store. I didn’t have much time before I needed to do some work, but I NEEDED some food and made a quick stop. I was so happy and thankful to do this errand by myself. It’s […]
Maybe it started when I started to have 2 talking children, maybe I am just over the school year or maybe I am just failing at handling so many things at once, but recently I have found myself yelling at my children more than I had ever thought I would. I actually prided myself in […]
I can’t believe that we are at the end of my boys Kindergarten year. It flew by! I haven’t fully had a moment to think about it, but as Mother’s Day was approaching I was thinking about how sad I was about the year. Some friends my be rolling their eyes thinking “Jen, get a […]
I usually like to think that I have it together, and if I don’t I pretend. Don’t we all try to do that? I mean everyone has struggles right? I love my family, I like to be involved in school, the community and activities and I am happy to do it. But, that isn’t always […]
One of the most memorable moments, and hardest transitions during my sons almost 6 years of life was when he jumped from his crib. I remember it so vividly. He was just over 20 months, and I woke up one morning to him by my bedside saying “down!” . Kind of like…”.Mom..I have been calling for you […]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
