As we know the entire world is afraid of COVID-19. When I read this back someday I will remember this time and shudder. Countries are on lockdown. People are dying and sick at very high numbers and we are being told it's coming for the United States. I don't consider myself old, but I don't [...]
Those close to me know that this year has been rough so far. It's all first world normal problems, so don't be too concerned, but as of this past summer I started my last year in my 30's, moved to a new home, sent my baby to Kindergarten and watched my boy go to 3rd [...]
Dear Christian, I can't believe I have been writing to you for over NINE YEARS! My posts to you started when you were in my belly and you were lovingly referred to as Pooh Bear and now, I sit here and write you as you turn nine. I'm struggling. I thought 8 was hard but [...]
Today words shot out of my mouth before I could stop them that brought me waaaay back. Way back when my parents and I would fight about homework, and even worse my parents were at my house to hear me say them. I said.... " Don't yell at me....I already went to school for YEARS [...]
Dear Tessa, I have joked with you all year that I won't let you turn five. I threatened to turn you back to three on your birthday, and if that didn't work I was keeping you at four, but you wouldn't have it. You wanted to be five. As much as I admired your desire [...]
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.
