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 [...]
And the hits just keep on coming! Do you know what today was? It was my son's LAST Halloween parade at school. You know the one....where the kids get adorably dressed up and walk past you and smile and wave? Ya...today was my last. It's over. Never will happen again with my son. NEVER! Sorry [...]
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.
