Chapter 1: Change

Do you remember my New Year's post? The one where I vowed to write a chapter for every month of the new year rather than make a New Year's resolution (because I always fail at them☺)? Well, as the month comes to a close, I can safely title January's Chapter: Change.

Change can be incredibly scary. It means different than what you're used to. It often times means taking a risk. But what about when change feels freeing and like a life-long dream coming true? January's changes are going to be life-altering but I've never felt freer. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I am able to create a new vision of life that I never imagined possible.

When I'm ready, I will share more on this change. But for now, know this: change is scary, yes. But, and this is the big thing, it can be the best thing you've ever done in your life.

Finding the charm in everyday life.

xo Molly

New Year, New You?

Do you make resolutions for yourself? Do you look at the new year as a time to set new goals and reflect on what you’ve accomplished (and not accomplished) during the prior year? I have been a resolution-maker for years. And, this might come as a surprise, I have also been a resolution-breaker for years (did you sense my sarcasm there?).

Here’s the thing: when I look at my life as a one-time-a-year chance to make myself better, I fail. Am I constantly reflecting and trying to grow? Yes. But there is something very all-or-nothing to me about setting a New Year’s resolution. If that has worked for you, that is great. I admire you for sticking to something. Maybe that’s my problem...I often times struggle to stick to things…

On Instagram I’ve seen numerous posts about the upcoming year and thinking of what 2017 looked like for you. One of my favorite things was this: your year is a book with twelve chapters. Each chapter is different, some are harder than others. Some chapters might be the focus of a highlight reel. But each is beautiful and unique much like you.

So this year, I’m choosing to write twelve chapters. The first one starts soon. How will your first chapter start?

Finding the charm in everyday life.

xo Molly

Christmas Hangover

Is a Christmas hangover a thing? I think it is, but if not it absolutely should be. I don't know about all of you but this year I felt stressed TO THE MAX when it came to getting ready for Christmas. Honestly, I think there were so many other things going on that it was hard for me to focus on Christmas. And let's be honest, it didn't help that my husband and I did almost all of our shopping on Saturday, December 23. That 100% did not stress him out but I am completely opposite- it 100% stressed me out.

With the stress of tying up last minute details, I was left feeling like I was missing out on spending time with my girls. One of the things I look forward to during the holiday is spending time with my kids. As a teacher, I cherish the time we get to spend relaxing without the hustle and bustle of a typical school day. This year was different and to be honest, I didn't like it.

Maybe the pressure of the holidays comes from within. Maybe, just maybe, the only person who even thinks about having the presents perfectly wrapped, freshly baked cookies for Santa, and a plan to make the season merry and bright is me. While I'd love to say I've got our Christmas traditions scheduled to a "t" and that I always bring my Christmas "a-game", I can't. At least not with a straight face! There is always the craziness that goes with trying to make everything perfect at the last minute! But, guess what? My kids are two and nine- they aren't putting any pressure for perfection on me! It is 100% me.

Is the Christmas season chaotic? Yes. Is it stressful? Often times. But is it one of the most beautiful and meaningful times of the year? Yes, at least it should be. As I reflect on this year's Christmas, I'm not sure what caused my lack of spirit, but I know Christmas didn't feel all that Christmasy. Here's to making next year better, not for my kids (because they had a great Christmas), but for me because I deserve it too.

Finding the charm in everyday life.

xo Molly

Hi There!

Hi! I'm Molly. I'm a wife, girl-mom, teacher, and believer. I live in a small but fastly-growing town in the Midwest with my husband, our two daughters, and our dog, Luna.

I've been thinking of starting a blog forever and decided 2018 would be the year I decided to go for it. Go for it...that is my goal with so many things in my life this year. Go for it. Thinking of taking a risk? Go for it. Thinking of making a huge change? Go for it. Thinking of being the girl who went for it? Go for it. That's my motto this year, and my goal for this blog is the accountability of going for it.

This space will be a place I share what our life looks like during the everyday chaos. It will be my whole life and the things I love: my family, my job, baking and cooking, decorating, and so many other things that bring me joy.

Welcome to the ride! I hope in the chaos you can find the charm of everyday life.

xo Molly