Growing Up One Day at a Time

Dear Daughters, Right now your world is simple. You wake up excited. You play hard. You laugh at things adults forgot how to laugh at. You get frustrated fast but you bounce back even faster. You are curious about everything. You ask questions nonstop. You two make the small moments feel big. And even thoughContinue reading “Growing Up One Day at a Time”

The Day You Learned What Strength Really Is

To my girls, A little while ago, you both stepped onto those martial arts mats for your tournament. You were nervous, excited, and trying to remember everything your coaches taught you. I watched you walk out there with so much heart. And then you learned a lesson every person eventually faces. You won’t always getContinue reading “The Day You Learned What Strength Really Is”

Focus

Dear Mila, I hope this letter finds you with a heart filled with joy and a spirit brimming with confidence. I am bursting with pride as I sit down to share with you the immense sense of accomplishment and growth you have achieved through your first martial arts belt change. Your journey into martial artsContinue reading “Focus”

Happy Birthday Hunter

Dear Hunter, Happy 3rd Birthday! It’s hard to believe that you’re already three years old. It seems like just yesterday you were taking your first steps, and now you’re running around and playing like a pro. You are such a special and amazing little girl. You have a spirit of adventure that is contagious. YourContinue reading “Happy Birthday Hunter”

Happy Birthday Mila

Dear Mila, As I sit down to write this letter to you, I cannot help but feel immense gratitude for the wonderful person you are growing up to be. You are only four years old, but you already possess qualities that many adults strive for their entire lives. You are strong-headed, yet loving and caringContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mila”

Roller Coaster of Life

Dear Daughters, As you grow into your lives, you will be pulled into a million different directions. I believe this to be truer as social media companies gain a stronger hold of our attention. It will be on you, your goals, and your priorities to restrict those who influence you in a negative way. ItContinue reading “Roller Coaster of Life”

Little Creatures & Poop

When our first daughter was born 2 years ago, we were obviously first-time parents who had NO idea what we were doing. I was so nervous about dealing with a baby that was small. This was even more so for me changing the diapers of this fragile little creature that was the opposite sex. InContinue reading “Little Creatures & Poop”

Introduction

I always find these introductions funny and out of place. When reading blogs and forums, I am there for a specific subject or reason, not necessarily to get to know someone better. With that being said, this entire website is about my family and my life. So, this introduction will serve as the starting pointContinue reading “Introduction”