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Comment “HAIR” ✂️ … and I’ll send you the link to my favorite tool for cutting hair: the WAHL Cordless Deluxe Chrome Pro — now available at Walmart! 150-minute runtime, zero snags on baby fine hair, and cordless freedom to cut anywhere the moment takes you (including on the floor!). You know what they say: The days are long, but the years are short. Somehow I have an eleven year old and an eleven month old — and it feels just like yesterday we took my oldest, Rhett (11), to his very first haircut. We walked into the barbershop together, my husband and I, so excited. The kindest woman was there. And before we even knew what was happening… she reached for the clippers with a Guard 1 and started buzzing off his beautiful baby hair. Part of me wanted to cry. THE BABY HAIR. Gone. But then — as the hair fell — his little face started to shine. My husband and I looked at each other. We loved it. And, that’s motherhood... and life, now, isn’t it? Sometimes we build this picture in our heads of what motherhood is supposed to look like. The first haircut. The first tooth. The first day of school. And usually? It doesn’t go exactly as planned. But if you stay flexible… sometimes it turns out even better than you imagined. And now? I get to cut each of my boys’ hair. At every stage. From my very first nervous attempt to today — cutting Cal’s hair for the very first time. Imperfectly perfect. And I wouldn’t trade a single moment. 🤍 #WahlPartner @wahlgrooming
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Comment “HAIR” ✂️ … and I’ll send you the link to my favorite tool for cutting hair: the WAHL Cordless Deluxe Chrome Pro — now available at Walmart! 150-minute runtime, zero snags on baby fine hair, and cordless freedom to cut anywhere the moment takes you (including on the floor!). You know what they say: The days are long, but the years are short. Somehow I have an eleven year old and an eleven month old — and it feels just like yesterday we took my oldest, Rhett (11), to his very first haircut. We walked into the barbershop together, my husband and I, so excited. The kindest woman was there. And before we even knew what was happening… she reached for the clippers with a Guard 1 and started buzzing off his beautiful baby hair. Part of me wanted to cry. THE BABY HAIR. Gone. But then — as the hair fell — his little face started to shine. My husband and I looked at each other. We loved it. And, that’s motherhood... and life, now, isn’t it? Sometimes we build this picture in our heads of what motherhood is supposed to look like. The first haircut. The first tooth. The first day of school. And usually? It doesn’t go exactly as planned. But if you stay flexible… sometimes it turns out even better than you imagined. And now? I get to cut each of my boys’ hair. At every stage. From my very first nervous attempt to today — cutting Cal’s hair for the very first time. Imperfectly perfect. And I wouldn’t trade a single moment. 🤍 #WahlPartner @wahlgrooming
Comment “TABLET...” ... to get your Smile Zemi At-Home Learning Tablet. A perfect gift for the holidays! Honestly? We’ve loved our Smile Zemi tablets for as long as we’ve homeschooled. It’s one of those tools that quietly becomes essential: interactive lessons, engaging practice, confidence-building skills… all designed for K–5 and aligned with Common Core. And selfishly? It gives me a little breathing room between lessons and baby naps to get my head on straight. A gift as a homeschool, stay-at-home, working mom. But, homeschool: year 3? I can still feel the moment I pulled my kids out of private school to try something new. But, homeschool? Me? I wasn’t Pollyanna. I didn’t live on a farm. I didn’t fit the stereotype. But something in me craved… autonomy. A different pace. A different rhythm. A different way of shaping our days. This video is a glimpse into one of our better days. (Because some days are absolutely not this.) But every day, I wake up trying. I’m sure I fall short. But even in the falling short, I know this is where we are supposed to be. Homeschool is certainly not for everyone, but here’s what I’d gently encourage—especially if you’ve ever wondered about school, or structure, or the way your life is unfolding: Question everything. Not just your kids’ education… but the caliber of your life. How is it going… really? Does it feel aligned? Is it nourishing you? Does it feel like the life you hoped you’d be living? And if the answer is no… I hope you feel empowered to try something new. Even if it’s small. Or possibly if it’s big. Even if it’s imperfect. Especially if it scares you a little. Sometimes the smallest pivot becomes the chapter you were meant to write all along. ❤️ @smilezemi_official #SmileZemiPartner
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Comment “TABLET...” ... to get your Smile Zemi At-Home Learning Tablet. A perfect gift for the holidays! Honestly? We’ve loved our Smile Zemi tablets for as long as we’ve homeschooled. It’s one of those tools that quietly becomes essential: interactive lessons, engaging practice, confidence-building skills… all designed for K–5 and aligned with Common Core. And selfishly? It gives me a little breathing room between lessons and baby naps to get my head on straight. A gift as a homeschool, stay-at-home, working mom. But, homeschool: year 3? I can still feel the moment I pulled my kids out of private school to try something new. But, homeschool? Me? I wasn’t Pollyanna. I didn’t live on a farm. I didn’t fit the stereotype. But something in me craved… autonomy. A different pace. A different rhythm. A different way of shaping our days. This video is a glimpse into one of our better days. (Because some days are absolutely not this.) But every day, I wake up trying. I’m sure I fall short. But even in the falling short, I know this is where we are supposed to be. Homeschool is certainly not for everyone, but here’s what I’d gently encourage—especially if you’ve ever wondered about school, or structure, or the way your life is unfolding: Question everything. Not just your kids’ education… but the caliber of your life. How is it going… really? Does it feel aligned? Is it nourishing you? Does it feel like the life you hoped you’d be living? And if the answer is no… I hope you feel empowered to try something new. Even if it’s small. Or possibly if it’s big. Even if it’s imperfect. Especially if it scares you a little. Sometimes the smallest pivot becomes the chapter you were meant to write all along. ❤️ @smilezemi_official #SmileZemiPartner
Comment “CAR” … …to get the link to the VERY FIRST thing I bought for my car (under $10… and honestly something every mom can benefit from). 🙌🏻 HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOM CAR?! Here’s my analogy… Picking a new car feels a lot like picking a puppy. It has to fit your family: the size, the energy level, the speed of life you’re living right now. And that’s why car shopping isn’t really a science. Everyone will swear their answer is the answer. I heard it all: Expedition Max. Minivan. Escalade. “You need this.” “You’ll regret that.” Experts, friends, strangers in my DMs (all very confident). But here’s the thing: the “best” car doesn’t exist. There’s only what fits you, assuming the budget allows it. I narrowed it down to two: the Suburban and the Expedition Max. And the funny part? I only went to one dealership. I fully intended to go to Ford… but Suburbans are such a classic mom car. I could already picture myself in one. Something about it just felt right. I pulled into the Chevy lot and honestly… my mind was made up before I even got out of the car. I never went across the street. I thought I wanted the Premier because I wanted the lighter interior. But the High Country was sitting there, it was year-end, timing mattered, and I DEFINITELY had that little gut-punch moment when I saw the price tag. 😳 Still, I drove it home happy. This was the first car I’ve ever bought completely on my own. No help. No hand-me-down decision. No “this makes more sense for everyone else.” (well, wrap in my entire family as the catalyst for this size vehicle… but, you get the point). Just me, pointing and saying, “That one.” And instead of feeling flashy, it felt… diligently earned. It reminded me of those quiet dreams you have years earlier—the ones about the kind of life you want to create. Not for show. Just for living. And realizing one of those small dreams came true? That part felt really cool. So here’s to all the mamas—all of us. We work hard. Relentlessly. And as I look ahead to 2026, I’m calling it my play-hard year. The last decade has been about building, grinding, and holding it all together. Now it’s time to enjoy what we’ve built. ✌🏻
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Comment “CAR” … …to get the link to the VERY FIRST thing I bought for my car (under $10… and honestly something every mom can benefit from). 🙌🏻 HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOM CAR?! Here’s my analogy… Picking a new car feels a lot like picking a puppy. It has to fit your family: the size, the energy level, the speed of life you’re living right now. And that’s why car shopping isn’t really a science. Everyone will swear their answer is the answer. I heard it all: Expedition Max. Minivan. Escalade. “You need this.” “You’ll regret that.” Experts, friends, strangers in my DMs (all very confident). But here’s the thing: the “best” car doesn’t exist. There’s only what fits you, assuming the budget allows it. I narrowed it down to two: the Suburban and the Expedition Max. And the funny part? I only went to one dealership. I fully intended to go to Ford… but Suburbans are such a classic mom car. I could already picture myself in one. Something about it just felt right. I pulled into the Chevy lot and honestly… my mind was made up before I even got out of the car. I never went across the street. I thought I wanted the Premier because I wanted the lighter interior. But the High Country was sitting there, it was year-end, timing mattered, and I DEFINITELY had that little gut-punch moment when I saw the price tag. 😳 Still, I drove it home happy. This was the first car I’ve ever bought completely on my own. No help. No hand-me-down decision. No “this makes more sense for everyone else.” (well, wrap in my entire family as the catalyst for this size vehicle… but, you get the point). Just me, pointing and saying, “That one.” And instead of feeling flashy, it felt… diligently earned. It reminded me of those quiet dreams you have years earlier—the ones about the kind of life you want to create. Not for show. Just for living. And realizing one of those small dreams came true? That part felt really cool. So here’s to all the mamas—all of us. We work hard. Relentlessly. And as I look ahead to 2026, I’m calling it my play-hard year. The last decade has been about building, grinding, and holding it all together. Now it’s time to enjoy what we’ve built. ✌🏻
Comment “HAIR” and I’ll send you the exact hair cutting supplies I use so you can DIY cut your boy’s hair at home! 🙌🏻 HOW TO CUT A BOY’S HAIR AT HOME ✂️ (yes, really) Here are the 6 steps... 1️⃣ Create the Base: Use a #3 guard and clip upward from the nape, about ¾ up the head (this sets your base length). 2️⃣ Blend: Switch to a #2 guard and flick upward to blend the transition line. Clip the bottom and around the sides and sideburns. 3️⃣ Clean Up the Edges: Use a trimmer to clean up the sideburns (I cut around the midpoint of the ear or slightly higher), neckline, and around the ears. *I used two versions in this video, both trimmers do the trick! 4️⃣ Cut: Lightly spray the top of head with water, comb up, grab the hair between fingers, and cut with shears (vertical cuts to shorten, horizontal for evening). I usually cut the front diagonally, the top vertically, and the back horizontally. 5️⃣ Final Blend: Go back with the #3 guard to refine and blend any uneven spots. 6️⃣ Style: with gel and hairspray. We use got2b Glued gel + hairspray for that classic high and tight finish! And ... you’ve got yourself the perfect DIY at-home boy’s haircut. Not gonna lie... we’ll still hit up Great Clips or Hair Cuttery if we’re in a pinch. But as a busy working, homeschool, stay-at-home mom to 5 boys, having the option to cut the boys’ hair at home is a game changer. Total time is probably 20 minutes a head, so maybe an hour and a half to cut everyone. And I swear… when their hair looks good, I parent better 😂 You’re capable. And you’ve got this. 💪✂️
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Comment “HAIR” and I’ll send you the exact hair cutting supplies I use so you can DIY cut your boy’s hair at home! 🙌🏻 HOW TO CUT A BOY’S HAIR AT HOME ✂️ (yes, really) Here are the 6 steps... 1️⃣ Create the Base: Use a #3 guard and clip upward from the nape, about ¾ up the head (this sets your base length). 2️⃣ Blend: Switch to a #2 guard and flick upward to blend the transition line. Clip the bottom and around the sides and sideburns. 3️⃣ Clean Up the Edges: Use a trimmer to clean up the sideburns (I cut around the midpoint of the ear or slightly higher), neckline, and around the ears. *I used two versions in this video, both trimmers do the trick! 4️⃣ Cut: Lightly spray the top of head with water, comb up, grab the hair between fingers, and cut with shears (vertical cuts to shorten, horizontal for evening). I usually cut the front diagonally, the top vertically, and the back horizontally. 5️⃣ Final Blend: Go back with the #3 guard to refine and blend any uneven spots. 6️⃣ Style: with gel and hairspray. We use got2b Glued gel + hairspray for that classic high and tight finish! And ... you’ve got yourself the perfect DIY at-home boy’s haircut. Not gonna lie... we’ll still hit up Great Clips or Hair Cuttery if we’re in a pinch. But as a busy working, homeschool, stay-at-home mom to 5 boys, having the option to cut the boys’ hair at home is a game changer. Total time is probably 20 minutes a head, so maybe an hour and a half to cut everyone. And I swear… when their hair looks good, I parent better 😂 You’re capable. And you’ve got this. 💪✂️
Comment “HOMESCHOOL” and I’ll send you my homeschool starter guide .. basically everything I wish I’d had in year one. This is year FOUR for us!! Can I tell you something? Homeschooling is one of the best things I decided to do for my kids. I’m not saying everyone should do it. All I’m saying is that when I questioned whether I could do it, whether I was crazy to pull my kids from a perfectly wonderful private school, I wish I could tell my younger self: it’s okay to try. But still, me? A homeschool mom? I still couldn’t fathom taking such an unusual route. And then? I had an opportunity to attend a homeschool conference. It was called “HEAV.” Attending that conference changed everything. I finally had an idea of how homeschool might work. Why not give it a try? My oldest two had just finished second grade and kindergarten. I called up the principal and told her, “I’m so sorry, we won’t be returning next year — and it has nothing to do with the school! We love the school. I have decided to homeschool ... I just want to be with and teach my boys.” She told me it was the greatest decision in the world and it was something she would have done with her girls if the resources at that time were available. Year 1 was honestly amazing. I was on fire to figure it out. Year 2, I was juggling a pregnancy and a move, so I had to adapt. Year 3, we had a new baby and I found a hybrid model I loved. Now year 4 — still learning every day, but we’re getting our groove. Yes, it’s hard. No, it’s not perfect. But it’s the best thing I ever did (most days lol). And looking back, over those younger years, I’m so grateful to have learned alongside my boys. Happy first day of school! To every kind of school! It’s all special, and I want to wish you and your families the best year ever! xx
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Comment “HOMESCHOOL” and I’ll send you my homeschool starter guide .. basically everything I wish I’d had in year one. This is year FOUR for us!! Can I tell you something? Homeschooling is one of the best things I decided to do for my kids. I’m not saying everyone should do it. All I’m saying is that when I questioned whether I could do it, whether I was crazy to pull my kids from a perfectly wonderful private school, I wish I could tell my younger self: it’s okay to try. But still, me? A homeschool mom? I still couldn’t fathom taking such an unusual route. And then? I had an opportunity to attend a homeschool conference. It was called “HEAV.” Attending that conference changed everything. I finally had an idea of how homeschool might work. Why not give it a try? My oldest two had just finished second grade and kindergarten. I called up the principal and told her, “I’m so sorry, we won’t be returning next year — and it has nothing to do with the school! We love the school. I have decided to homeschool ... I just want to be with and teach my boys.” She told me it was the greatest decision in the world and it was something she would have done with her girls if the resources at that time were available. Year 1 was honestly amazing. I was on fire to figure it out. Year 2, I was juggling a pregnancy and a move, so I had to adapt. Year 3, we had a new baby and I found a hybrid model I loved. Now year 4 — still learning every day, but we’re getting our groove. Yes, it’s hard. No, it’s not perfect. But it’s the best thing I ever did (most days lol). And looking back, over those younger years, I’m so grateful to have learned alongside my boys. Happy first day of school! To every kind of school! It’s all special, and I want to wish you and your families the best year ever! xx
Comment “SKI” ⛷️ ...to learn how to plan the ultimate family ski trip to Beaver Creek! And while you’re planning, download the My Epic App. It allows parents to digitally check kids into ski school, track skill progress, view in-lesson photos and updates throughout the day, and get real instructor feedback. It’s genuinely impressive.   But @beavercreek… my gosh. We loved it. Here’s why.   The terrain is intentionally designed for families, especially young skiers, to grow and progress over time. I’ve been skiing my entire life, and I thoroughly enjoyed the mountain: it’s large enough to feel full and interesting, yet manageable enough that you can explore most of it in a day without feeling overwhelmed.   And with five boys at five different skill levels, Beaver Creek delivered for every single one of them: •Magic Carpet + Bunny Runs for my 4-year-old, Quade  •Greens and Blues through ski school for my level-4, 6-year-old, Beauden  •Black diamonds and challenging terrain for my 8- and 10-year-olds, Vance and Rhett   Plus everything in between!   Add in top-tier instructors at a truly world-class ski school, and it’s hard to find a downside.   If you’re hoping to become a ski family, or elevate the experience you already have, Beaver Creek is worth serious consideration. I promise… like me… it might just blow your mind.   Where we stayed: The Pines Lodge We loved it. Ski-in/out access, on-site equipment rentals, afternoon hot cocoa and cookies, heated pool and spa, boot storage, and a layout that actually works for families.   There’s still so much to share about Beaver Creek (the charming little village, complimentary shuttles, on-mountain dining and treats, Allie's Cabin)… but this is a good place to start! #TeamEpic #ad
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Comment “SKI” ⛷️ ...to learn how to plan the ultimate family ski trip to Beaver Creek! And while you’re planning, download the My Epic App. It allows parents to digitally check kids into ski school, track skill progress, view in-lesson photos and updates throughout the day, and get real instructor feedback. It’s genuinely impressive.   But @beavercreek… my gosh. We loved it. Here’s why.   The terrain is intentionally designed for families, especially young skiers, to grow and progress over time. I’ve been skiing my entire life, and I thoroughly enjoyed the mountain: it’s large enough to feel full and interesting, yet manageable enough that you can explore most of it in a day without feeling overwhelmed.   And with five boys at five different skill levels, Beaver Creek delivered for every single one of them: •Magic Carpet + Bunny Runs for my 4-year-old, Quade  •Greens and Blues through ski school for my level-4, 6-year-old, Beauden  •Black diamonds and challenging terrain for my 8- and 10-year-olds, Vance and Rhett   Plus everything in between!   Add in top-tier instructors at a truly world-class ski school, and it’s hard to find a downside.   If you’re hoping to become a ski family, or elevate the experience you already have, Beaver Creek is worth serious consideration. I promise… like me… it might just blow your mind.   Where we stayed: The Pines Lodge We loved it. Ski-in/out access, on-site equipment rentals, afternoon hot cocoa and cookies, heated pool and spa, boot storage, and a layout that actually works for families.   There’s still so much to share about Beaver Creek (the charming little village, complimentary shuttles, on-mountain dining and treats, Allie's Cabin)… but this is a good place to start! #TeamEpic #ad
Comment “SKI” to learn how to plan the ultimate family ski trip to Beaver Creek! ⛷ Our family visited Beaver Creek Ski Resort, and I was literally told not to share this secret… But no gatekeeping here. Here’s why @beavercreek is quietly one of the best luxury, family-first ski resorts in the country ⬇️ 10️⃣ Gated resort community You drive through a formal gate to enter Beaver Creek. Less traffic, calmer energy, and a noticeably safer, quieter arrival. 9️⃣ Family-friendly terrain that actually teaches kids to ski Wide, gentle runs and true learning zones like Red Buffalo Park and McCoy Park = confident kids, real progression, and way fewer tears. 8️⃣ On-mountain treat stops (this matters): Candy Cabin, Cookie Cabin, Ice Cream Parlour … these aren’t gimmicks. Kids will ski one more run when there’s a reward waiting. 7️⃣ A walkable village built for families Ice skating rink, gelato, pizza, elevated dining, heated escalators (huge win in ski boots), and everything is easy to navigate. 6️⃣ Family-first luxury lodging Ski-in/ski-out options like @thepineslodge mean you can rent gear, store gear, ski, change, swim, reset, and never touch your car. Luxury that actually works for families. 5️⃣ Complimentary, on-call shuttles that remove logistics stress. No parking battles. This alone makes ski days feel manageable with kids. Just download the Village Connect app! 4️⃣ One of the best ski schools in the country Small class sizes, elite instructors, real progress—and parents receive updates through the My Epic app with photos, notes, and skill summaries. This is how lifelong skiers are made. 3️⃣ 3 PM cookie time (yes, really) Fresh-baked cookies handed out every afternoon. 2️⃣ Allie’s Cabin A mid-mountain classic accessible by a snow cat-pulled sleigh. Cozy, iconic, and one of those places kids remember long after the trip ends. 1️⃣ Epic Day Pass value makes it sustainable. Since our whole family has Epic Day Passes, we get access to Beaver Creek, discounts on rentals, food, and ski school, and the ability to come back year after year without it feeling unrealistic. #TeamEpic #ad @epicpass
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Comment “SKI” to learn how to plan the ultimate family ski trip to Beaver Creek! ⛷ Our family visited Beaver Creek Ski Resort, and I was literally told not to share this secret… But no gatekeeping here. Here’s why @beavercreek is quietly one of the best luxury, family-first ski resorts in the country ⬇️ 10️⃣ Gated resort community You drive through a formal gate to enter Beaver Creek. Less traffic, calmer energy, and a noticeably safer, quieter arrival. 9️⃣ Family-friendly terrain that actually teaches kids to ski Wide, gentle runs and true learning zones like Red Buffalo Park and McCoy Park = confident kids, real progression, and way fewer tears. 8️⃣ On-mountain treat stops (this matters): Candy Cabin, Cookie Cabin, Ice Cream Parlour … these aren’t gimmicks. Kids will ski one more run when there’s a reward waiting. 7️⃣ A walkable village built for families Ice skating rink, gelato, pizza, elevated dining, heated escalators (huge win in ski boots), and everything is easy to navigate. 6️⃣ Family-first luxury lodging Ski-in/ski-out options like @thepineslodge mean you can rent gear, store gear, ski, change, swim, reset, and never touch your car. Luxury that actually works for families. 5️⃣ Complimentary, on-call shuttles that remove logistics stress. No parking battles. This alone makes ski days feel manageable with kids. Just download the Village Connect app! 4️⃣ One of the best ski schools in the country Small class sizes, elite instructors, real progress—and parents receive updates through the My Epic app with photos, notes, and skill summaries. This is how lifelong skiers are made. 3️⃣ 3 PM cookie time (yes, really) Fresh-baked cookies handed out every afternoon. 2️⃣ Allie’s Cabin A mid-mountain classic accessible by a snow cat-pulled sleigh. Cozy, iconic, and one of those places kids remember long after the trip ends. 1️⃣ Epic Day Pass value makes it sustainable. Since our whole family has Epic Day Passes, we get access to Beaver Creek, discounts on rentals, food, and ski school, and the ability to come back year after year without it feeling unrealistic. #TeamEpic #ad @epicpass
If you’re wondering whether to go for another baby... please, don’t ask me. 🤍 I’ll open the comments instead, and let other women share how they knew they were ready and how they knew they were done. After a decade of being a mom and talking to women across every season of it, here’s what I’ve noticed: some women feel done in their bones, and some of us never really do. If you’re asking me personally — am I glad we had a fifth? I think you know what I’ll say. Another baby brought a kind of joy and unity to our family that my older boys can feel as deeply as I do. Is it crazy? Absolutely. Is there time for much beyond motherhood and work? Not really, lol. Do I ever wonder what life would have looked like if I’d stopped at one or two? Rarely … and never with longing. Never as if I’d made a mistake. Because here’s how I think about the decision: it’s not about whether the decision is right. It’s about fiercely, loyally, protectively making it right once it’s made. I’ve never doubted any of my babies, because I’m not someone who leaves a decision open to doubt. I close the door behind it and build that life on the other side. Even after Cal (technically our sixth boy), I still hear a little whisper ha!! What’s grounding me now isn’t certainty — it’s capacity. Five is a full house, and giving each of them the version of me they deserve is the work of my life. Most days, there’s no margin left. But on the rare day I catch a sliver of margin and wink to myself: you could handle one more :) The weight of motherhood is a gift. It changed me at 26 when I became a mom for the first time, and it has kept changing me every year since. I have not found anything in this life as profound, as impactful, or as worth the cost as bringing a child into the world. And perhaps that is why I keep perpetuating it. So if you’re wondering whether to have another baby — please, don’t ask me. 🤍
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If you’re wondering whether to go for another baby... please, don’t ask me. 🤍 I’ll open the comments instead, and let other women share how they knew they were ready and how they knew they were done. After a decade of being a mom and talking to women across every season of it, here’s what I’ve noticed: some women feel done in their bones, and some of us never really do. If you’re asking me personally — am I glad we had a fifth? I think you know what I’ll say. Another baby brought a kind of joy and unity to our family that my older boys can feel as deeply as I do. Is it crazy? Absolutely. Is there time for much beyond motherhood and work? Not really, lol. Do I ever wonder what life would have looked like if I’d stopped at one or two? Rarely … and never with longing. Never as if I’d made a mistake. Because here’s how I think about the decision: it’s not about whether the decision is right. It’s about fiercely, loyally, protectively making it right once it’s made. I’ve never doubted any of my babies, because I’m not someone who leaves a decision open to doubt. I close the door behind it and build that life on the other side. Even after Cal (technically our sixth boy), I still hear a little whisper ha!! What’s grounding me now isn’t certainty — it’s capacity. Five is a full house, and giving each of them the version of me they deserve is the work of my life. Most days, there’s no margin left. But on the rare day I catch a sliver of margin and wink to myself: you could handle one more :) The weight of motherhood is a gift. It changed me at 26 when I became a mom for the first time, and it has kept changing me every year since. I have not found anything in this life as profound, as impactful, or as worth the cost as bringing a child into the world. And perhaps that is why I keep perpetuating it. So if you’re wondering whether to have another baby — please, don’t ask me. 🤍
✈️ HAWAII VACATION GIFT-AWAY! 🌺 HOW TO ENTER… ✨Show some love by liking this post & saving it for later! ✨In the comments, answer this question: “What’s your favorite fruit?” 🍓 ✔️✨ Make sure you’re following @bigpictureplaygiveaways and ALL of the accounts they are following (we check!) ✨✨✨B O N U S: Share this post in your stories for 15 extra entries and tag @bigpictureplaygiveaways so that we can give you credit. I’ve teamed up with some incredible accounts to gift one person with the following: I N C L U D E S: ☀️ 4 Night Stay at the Napili Kai Beach Resort ☀️ Oceanfront Beach Suite for your stay ☀️ Round Trip Flights to Hawaii for the whole family ☀️ VIP Tickets to Maui’s Top Rated Luau ☀️ Spa Treatments at Makai Spa ☀️ Snorkeling Adventure on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour Public & Private accounts can enter. Watch @bigpictureplaygiveaways stories for more info 🎉 This post is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants agree to release Instagram from any responsibility. Open Worldwide. Void where prohibited by law. Personal data collected will only be used to contact the person randomly chosen. This will cover a family of up to 5 people. 👏🏻 ➡️ Closes on November 8th at 9pm PST. The person chosen will be selected randomly and announced on @bigpictureplaygiveaways Instagram stories on November 13th. BigPicturePlayGiveawaysPartner
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✈️ HAWAII VACATION GIFT-AWAY! 🌺 HOW TO ENTER… ✨Show some love by liking this post & saving it for later! ✨In the comments, answer this question: “What’s your favorite fruit?” 🍓 ✔️✨ Make sure you’re following @bigpictureplaygiveaways and ALL of the accounts they are following (we check!) ✨✨✨B O N U S: Share this post in your stories for 15 extra entries and tag @bigpictureplaygiveaways so that we can give you credit. I’ve teamed up with some incredible accounts to gift one person with the following: I N C L U D E S: ☀️ 4 Night Stay at the Napili Kai Beach Resort ☀️ Oceanfront Beach Suite for your stay ☀️ Round Trip Flights to Hawaii for the whole family ☀️ VIP Tickets to Maui’s Top Rated Luau ☀️ Spa Treatments at Makai Spa ☀️ Snorkeling Adventure on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour Public & Private accounts can enter. Watch @bigpictureplaygiveaways stories for more info 🎉 This post is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering, participants agree to release Instagram from any responsibility. Open Worldwide. Void where prohibited by law. Personal data collected will only be used to contact the person randomly chosen. This will cover a family of up to 5 people. 👏🏻 ➡️ Closes on November 8th at 9pm PST. The person chosen will be selected randomly and announced on @bigpictureplaygiveaways Instagram stories on November 13th. BigPicturePlayGiveawaysPartner
Comment “SMILE” … … to get your Smile Zemi tablet today! A closed system tablet (meaning no access to the internet) featuring core subjects that meet kids where they’re at while still challenging them. It creates independent learners… and gives mom a minute. 🙌🏻 Not going to lie, my life feels full from the minute I wake up until my head hits the pillow. To people who ask how I do it? My response is… It’s not for everyone lol. 😂 Meaning, it’s hard. And often nonstop. And generally chaotic. But I believe that “hard” is what gives our lives purpose and meaning. Without it, we’re just wandering without purpose in the wind. I call it friction. And that friction? It’s the reason I’ve grown. Every time I’ve leaned into the hard things—motherhood, homeschooling, business—it’s stretched me, strengthened me, and shaped me. Because you don’t build something beautiful by chasing the easy. You build it by doing the hard things again and again until it becomes who you are. And maybe that’s the secret. The life that looks full, chaotic, and impossible on the outside… It is the very life that fills me with purpose on the inside. So yes, it’s hard. But that’s the friction I’ve chosen. And it’s built the most meaningful life I could have imagined. SmileZemiPartner
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Comment “SMILE” … … to get your Smile Zemi tablet today! A closed system tablet (meaning no access to the internet) featuring core subjects that meet kids where they’re at while still challenging them. It creates independent learners… and gives mom a minute. 🙌🏻 Not going to lie, my life feels full from the minute I wake up until my head hits the pillow. To people who ask how I do it? My response is… It’s not for everyone lol. 😂 Meaning, it’s hard. And often nonstop. And generally chaotic. But I believe that “hard” is what gives our lives purpose and meaning. Without it, we’re just wandering without purpose in the wind. I call it friction. And that friction? It’s the reason I’ve grown. Every time I’ve leaned into the hard things—motherhood, homeschooling, business—it’s stretched me, strengthened me, and shaped me. Because you don’t build something beautiful by chasing the easy. You build it by doing the hard things again and again until it becomes who you are. And maybe that’s the secret. The life that looks full, chaotic, and impossible on the outside… It is the very life that fills me with purpose on the inside. So yes, it’s hard. But that’s the friction I’ve chosen. And it’s built the most meaningful life I could have imagined. SmileZemiPartner
Ad. Comment “SUMMER” for my summer favorites: our BOUNCE HOUSE!… and also the lazy Susan, serving trays, watermelon plates, galvanized bucket, and more. Do you have what it takes to have a big family? Honestly? I never thought I would. I grew up in a 2-child family and assumed I’d have the same. Then I started having babies, and it was the most miraculous experience of my life. But that alone doesn’t make someone want five. So what does? I think it comes down to personality. The hardwiring of the parents. Me and my husband, and most big-family parents I’ve met, share a few traits, and I’ll just say them plainly: → They love having kids! → They’re okay pushing against norms. (They literally are one.) → They’re okay being uncomfortable. The more kids, the more there is to manage. → They like being challenged constantly: organization, logistics, giving time to each kid, finding creative solutions society won’t hand you. → They’re not chasing margin. They’re not optimizing for rest, or quiet, or time alone to just be. They like to be busy and find purpose (even when they’re head are exploding) in the chaos. If you want a calmer, more restful life… a big family probably isn’t for you. And that’s not a judgment. That’s just the truth! The thing I love most about it is the family unit. There’s less individualism (which has its pros and cons — less 1:1 time, for sure), but the togetherness is unmatched. The pack-of-them energy. The way the older ones raise the younger ones. The fact that no one is ever lonely in this house. It’s not for everyone. But for the woman it IS for? There’s nothing else like it.🤍 @wayfair #wishyouwerehere #outdoor #WayfairPartner
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Ad. Comment “SUMMER” for my summer favorites: our BOUNCE HOUSE!… and also the lazy Susan, serving trays, watermelon plates, galvanized bucket, and more. Do you have what it takes to have a big family? Honestly? I never thought I would. I grew up in a 2-child family and assumed I’d have the same. Then I started having babies, and it was the most miraculous experience of my life. But that alone doesn’t make someone want five. So what does? I think it comes down to personality. The hardwiring of the parents. Me and my husband, and most big-family parents I’ve met, share a few traits, and I’ll just say them plainly: → They love having kids! → They’re okay pushing against norms. (They literally are one.) → They’re okay being uncomfortable. The more kids, the more there is to manage. → They like being challenged constantly: organization, logistics, giving time to each kid, finding creative solutions society won’t hand you. → They’re not chasing margin. They’re not optimizing for rest, or quiet, or time alone to just be. They like to be busy and find purpose (even when they’re head are exploding) in the chaos. If you want a calmer, more restful life… a big family probably isn’t for you. And that’s not a judgment. That’s just the truth! The thing I love most about it is the family unit. There’s less individualism (which has its pros and cons — less 1:1 time, for sure), but the togetherness is unmatched. The pack-of-them energy. The way the older ones raise the younger ones. The fact that no one is ever lonely in this house. It’s not for everyone. But for the woman it IS for? There’s nothing else like it.🤍 @wayfair #wishyouwerehere #outdoor #WayfairPartner
Comment “30A” and I’ll send you our full 7-day 30A trip itinerary! Fly into Panama City Beach, FL. Grab a car (I recommend getting one!) and it’s about 30 minutes to Watersound, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacreast Beach, Seaside — these are the top areas you’ll want to stay. This trip, we started at Camp Creek Inn (usually we stay at a house), definitely recommend, you get access to the Watersound Beach Club, a private pool and beach directly on the water! Next half of the trip, we are moving into a house for the rest of the week. Watch my stories for all the behind-the-scenes and I’ll be sharing our 30A home rental details and the day-to-day as we go. People always wonder how we travel with five boys. Yes, I was once a young mom flying with one baby, in tears, not knowing how to do anything and overwhelmed by everything. But trip after trip, baby after baby, here’s the cool thing about motherhood: every single day, every moment, YOU GET BETTER. I’ve got traveling down to a science now. Do things still go wrong? Absolutely. Yes, we still get the stares at the airport. Yes, my kids break down. And yes, sometimes I break down too (husband right there with me!). But for the most part? We’ve got this. A few weeks ago I traveled with all five kids alone and felt like I could do it with my eyes closed. 👏🏼 A few tips: Give yourself grace. Every trip, you’ll iterate and improve. Be prepared. Snacks, activities, electronics — they make all the difference with wiggly kids. Know your SYSTEM. How do you pack? Who does what? My husband handles logistics and loading, I handle itineraries and packing. We work as a team. Set expectations — and incentives — BEFORE you leave. I talk to my boys before each part of the trip: here’s what I expect, and here’s the consequence if we don’t meet it. Traveling with kids is a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding. Buckle in. Put your head down. And let the hard work and the hard moments be the fuel that sharpens you along the way. Happy traveling! ✈️
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Comment “30A” and I’ll send you our full 7-day 30A trip itinerary! Fly into Panama City Beach, FL. Grab a car (I recommend getting one!) and it’s about 30 minutes to Watersound, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacreast Beach, Seaside — these are the top areas you’ll want to stay. This trip, we started at Camp Creek Inn (usually we stay at a house), definitely recommend, you get access to the Watersound Beach Club, a private pool and beach directly on the water! Next half of the trip, we are moving into a house for the rest of the week. Watch my stories for all the behind-the-scenes and I’ll be sharing our 30A home rental details and the day-to-day as we go. People always wonder how we travel with five boys. Yes, I was once a young mom flying with one baby, in tears, not knowing how to do anything and overwhelmed by everything. But trip after trip, baby after baby, here’s the cool thing about motherhood: every single day, every moment, YOU GET BETTER. I’ve got traveling down to a science now. Do things still go wrong? Absolutely. Yes, we still get the stares at the airport. Yes, my kids break down. And yes, sometimes I break down too (husband right there with me!). But for the most part? We’ve got this. A few weeks ago I traveled with all five kids alone and felt like I could do it with my eyes closed. 👏🏼 A few tips: Give yourself grace. Every trip, you’ll iterate and improve. Be prepared. Snacks, activities, electronics — they make all the difference with wiggly kids. Know your SYSTEM. How do you pack? Who does what? My husband handles logistics and loading, I handle itineraries and packing. We work as a team. Set expectations — and incentives — BEFORE you leave. I talk to my boys before each part of the trip: here’s what I expect, and here’s the consequence if we don’t meet it. Traveling with kids is a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding. Buckle in. Put your head down. And let the hard work and the hard moments be the fuel that sharpens you along the way. Happy traveling! ✈️
Comment “DRESS” … …and I’ll send you my outfit details! This will also be my Christmas Card outfit 🙌🏻 boots are from Heritage Boot Co. 🤎 Now… something’s been on my heart this morning. I saw a woman online talking about how “out of touch” certain lives look on social media. She was a beautiful woman, holding a baby, sharing her frustration. And I felt something in me pause. Not because she was wrong. But because I know that feeling. That belief that what you see is for “other people.” Not for you. But here’s the truth I’ve learned having lived on both sides… Nothing is as perfect as it seems, and simultaneously, complaining is the language of someone who has given up on the possibility of change. Possibility is the birthplace of everything God has ever done in my life. You don’t end up living a dream life because it was easy, or perfect, or handed to you. But rather the opposite: you spend years breaking patterns, rewiring mindsets, and refusing to let your past determine your future. Just like everyone else, you had those same moments of heartbreak, failure, and decisions that could’ve taken you out. Completely. But, instead of give up and complain, you did the only thing you knew how to do: show up anyway. Because following your dreams relentlessly seemed better than resigning yourself to a life built on excuses. So when I hear someone say, “These lives feel out of touch,” my soul aches… not with guilt, but with compassion. Because I was her once upon a time, but the truth is: your life changes the moment you believe you’re allowed to want more. Allowed to build more. Allowed to pursue more. Allowed to create a life that feels full: spiritually, emotionally, financially, relationally, without apologizing for it. Please don’t shrink to make your life seem more “acceptable.” And don’t apologize for walking in the very blessings you prayed for. I’m a mom to five boys… who believed God wasn’t done writing my story. And I still don’t. And I want you to believe the same about yours.
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Comment “DRESS” … …and I’ll send you my outfit details! This will also be my Christmas Card outfit 🙌🏻 boots are from Heritage Boot Co. 🤎 Now… something’s been on my heart this morning. I saw a woman online talking about how “out of touch” certain lives look on social media. She was a beautiful woman, holding a baby, sharing her frustration. And I felt something in me pause. Not because she was wrong. But because I know that feeling. That belief that what you see is for “other people.” Not for you. But here’s the truth I’ve learned having lived on both sides… Nothing is as perfect as it seems, and simultaneously, complaining is the language of someone who has given up on the possibility of change. Possibility is the birthplace of everything God has ever done in my life. You don’t end up living a dream life because it was easy, or perfect, or handed to you. But rather the opposite: you spend years breaking patterns, rewiring mindsets, and refusing to let your past determine your future. Just like everyone else, you had those same moments of heartbreak, failure, and decisions that could’ve taken you out. Completely. But, instead of give up and complain, you did the only thing you knew how to do: show up anyway. Because following your dreams relentlessly seemed better than resigning yourself to a life built on excuses. So when I hear someone say, “These lives feel out of touch,” my soul aches… not with guilt, but with compassion. Because I was her once upon a time, but the truth is: your life changes the moment you believe you’re allowed to want more. Allowed to build more. Allowed to pursue more. Allowed to create a life that feels full: spiritually, emotionally, financially, relationally, without apologizing for it. Please don’t shrink to make your life seem more “acceptable.” And don’t apologize for walking in the very blessings you prayed for. I’m a mom to five boys… who believed God wasn’t done writing my story. And I still don’t. And I want you to believe the same about yours.
COMMENT “SHOP” … … to shop all my systems-oriented Wayfair finds: the sports storage, laundry baskets + hampers, toy closet organization, and more! 🙌🏻 Whenever I’m struggling as a mom, my instinct isn’t just “try harder.” It’s: How do I be a good mom here? A calm mom. A present mom. Yet, there’s an issue. It’s one thing to have goals. It’s another thing to build systems that support those goals. James Clear says you don’t rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems. And this applies directly to your home and environment. Your house is quietly shaping behavior all day long. What gets used. What gets avoided. What becomes the default. If a room isn’t supporting your goals as a mom (or your kids’ growth) then change the room. If you hate doing laundry, the problem might not be laundry. It might be the system surrounding it. If you hate the chaos when your kids come inside, it’s probably not the kids… it’s the lack of a clear stopping point. If you hate how much TV gets watched, it’s worth asking why that option is the easiest one. Sometimes, as moms, we unknowingly sabotage the very systems that would help us most. And no, this isn’t about having more money or a “perfect” home. It’s about being strategic, thoughtfully and humbly, with what you already have. I’ve found: The more intentional you get with the small things, the more the big things begin to fall into place. Your home decides what behavior happens most, not your motivation. Design the environment. The habits will follow. @wayfair #Ad #WayfairPartner #NewYearNewYou #Wayfair
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COMMENT “SHOP” … … to shop all my systems-oriented Wayfair finds: the sports storage, laundry baskets + hampers, toy closet organization, and more! 🙌🏻 Whenever I’m struggling as a mom, my instinct isn’t just “try harder.” It’s: How do I be a good mom here? A calm mom. A present mom. Yet, there’s an issue. It’s one thing to have goals. It’s another thing to build systems that support those goals. James Clear says you don’t rise to the level of your goals—you fall to the level of your systems. And this applies directly to your home and environment. Your house is quietly shaping behavior all day long. What gets used. What gets avoided. What becomes the default. If a room isn’t supporting your goals as a mom (or your kids’ growth) then change the room. If you hate doing laundry, the problem might not be laundry. It might be the system surrounding it. If you hate the chaos when your kids come inside, it’s probably not the kids… it’s the lack of a clear stopping point. If you hate how much TV gets watched, it’s worth asking why that option is the easiest one. Sometimes, as moms, we unknowingly sabotage the very systems that would help us most. And no, this isn’t about having more money or a “perfect” home. It’s about being strategic, thoughtfully and humbly, with what you already have. I’ve found: The more intentional you get with the small things, the more the big things begin to fall into place. Your home decides what behavior happens most, not your motivation. Design the environment. The habits will follow. @wayfair #Ad #WayfairPartner #NewYearNewYou #Wayfair
Comment “MORNING”… … to get my exact routine + structure. I’ve built my entire life on early mornings. 5 AM is where - with a home full of boys - I’ve found space to think, to work, to just be before the chaos starts. It’s the reason I’ve been able to raise five kids, run a business, and still have something left in the tank for myself and the people I love. But with a new baby, this season looks… different. With sweet Cal here and growing fast, I’m learning that now, mornings are where I find my footing, but they’re also where I sometimes wobble. They’re been my secret sauce, but lately, they’ve been a successful struggle too. They’ve been a place where grace and determination have to hold hands. And yes, I’m a fifth-time mom, but that doesn’t make me immune to the frustration of losing rhythm. When I sleep in or fall behind, I feel it. Not because I’m chasing perfection, but because I know what life feels like when I wake up early and am proactively ahead and leading my own life. Still, there’s something good happening in the slowdown too. Like Brianna Wiest says, there’s a quiet kind of strength that shows up when you stop trying to have it all figured out. A different kind of discipline. One that’s softer, but still strong. This routine here, was honestly a day I felt ahead, but also in many ways behind. Seven months into new-baby life, I’m learning that even when everything feels unsteady, the real journey belongs to the ones who keep showing up, growing stronger with every small, imperfect start.
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Comment “MORNING”… … to get my exact routine + structure. I’ve built my entire life on early mornings. 5 AM is where - with a home full of boys - I’ve found space to think, to work, to just be before the chaos starts. It’s the reason I’ve been able to raise five kids, run a business, and still have something left in the tank for myself and the people I love. But with a new baby, this season looks… different. With sweet Cal here and growing fast, I’m learning that now, mornings are where I find my footing, but they’re also where I sometimes wobble. They’re been my secret sauce, but lately, they’ve been a successful struggle too. They’ve been a place where grace and determination have to hold hands. And yes, I’m a fifth-time mom, but that doesn’t make me immune to the frustration of losing rhythm. When I sleep in or fall behind, I feel it. Not because I’m chasing perfection, but because I know what life feels like when I wake up early and am proactively ahead and leading my own life. Still, there’s something good happening in the slowdown too. Like Brianna Wiest says, there’s a quiet kind of strength that shows up when you stop trying to have it all figured out. A different kind of discipline. One that’s softer, but still strong. This routine here, was honestly a day I felt ahead, but also in many ways behind. Seven months into new-baby life, I’m learning that even when everything feels unsteady, the real journey belongs to the ones who keep showing up, growing stronger with every small, imperfect start.
Ad 📚 Comment “BOOKS” for a 7-day free trial to our favorite build-your-own-story reading app, Trek Adventure! Trek is a build-your-own-adventure story powered by your child, parents can add character traits and vocab words into the story, while kids are prompted with questions to decide what happens next, plus a quiz for comprehension along the way! But back to reading: how did I raise five boys who are obsessed with reading? I’d love to take credit, but honestly, it wasn’t something I was actively trying to do. Looking back, the environment we created just completely encouraged it. I call it the 4 B’s: 1. Bedrooms. Their rooms have tons of books. Yes, they’re organized and tucked into their closets, but the boys can grab them any time of day. I make sure they always have something fun to read. Which brings us to… 2. Bookstores. We go usually once a week. And my answer to buying a book? Always YES. I prefer to buy books because my boys reread them, and with five boys, they pass them down to each other. I love hard copies and books my boys can own. Everybody always has something to read — and if they don’t, I’m immediately asking “what are you reading?” and researching new ones on the spot. 3. Brains. This one’s about screens. We use screens in our family, but strategically. TV is okay at night (sometimes) and we usually skip the “kid shows” — it’s mostly movies or sports. iPads and computers are only for education and creativity. Not consumption. 4. Boredom. Because we homeschool, there are lulls in the day. And more often than not? My boys perch on the sofa and read for hours. That’s it! Don’t forget to comment “BOOKS” to download the Trek Adventure app 🌲 @my.trek.adventure
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Ad 📚 Comment “BOOKS” for a 7-day free trial to our favorite build-your-own-story reading app, Trek Adventure! Trek is a build-your-own-adventure story powered by your child, parents can add character traits and vocab words into the story, while kids are prompted with questions to decide what happens next, plus a quiz for comprehension along the way! But back to reading: how did I raise five boys who are obsessed with reading? I’d love to take credit, but honestly, it wasn’t something I was actively trying to do. Looking back, the environment we created just completely encouraged it. I call it the 4 B’s: 1. Bedrooms. Their rooms have tons of books. Yes, they’re organized and tucked into their closets, but the boys can grab them any time of day. I make sure they always have something fun to read. Which brings us to… 2. Bookstores. We go usually once a week. And my answer to buying a book? Always YES. I prefer to buy books because my boys reread them, and with five boys, they pass them down to each other. I love hard copies and books my boys can own. Everybody always has something to read — and if they don’t, I’m immediately asking “what are you reading?” and researching new ones on the spot. 3. Brains. This one’s about screens. We use screens in our family, but strategically. TV is okay at night (sometimes) and we usually skip the “kid shows” — it’s mostly movies or sports. iPads and computers are only for education and creativity. Not consumption. 4. Boredom. Because we homeschool, there are lulls in the day. And more often than not? My boys perch on the sofa and read for hours. That’s it! Don’t forget to comment “BOOKS” to download the Trek Adventure app 🌲 @my.trek.adventure
#Ad Comment “LINK” to get the link to Pampers Swaddlers and Bobbie. Bobbie is an organic, European-style infant formula made with high-quality ingredients and no unnecessary additives… something I personally care about as a mom. And Pampers Swaddlers keep Cal comfy! The best part? Target makes moms’ lives easier with in-app ordering and the ability to drive up + pickup AND with same-day delivery. But… Dating your husband? It’s something my own parents always told me mattered. And after we had our second son—when they noticed life starting to slip away from us—they stepped in and treated us to a few date nights, including a babysitter. Looking back, that gift meant more than they probably realized. Since then, we’ve added three more babies… and my parents stopped treating us (fair enough). But what that season taught me has stayed with me. Let me be clear when I say this: there have been seasons when I have not dated my husband—and seasons when I still don’t—pregnancy fatigue. Newborn exhaustion. Breastfeeding. The logistics of five kids. Finding a sitter. Running a business. Trying to remember who I am again. Life, as parents, has a way of getting in the way. Add a baby, and dating your husband can easily fall to the bottom of the list. And I’ve come to believe this deeply: in some seasons, that’s okay. Because often, the inability to date your husband isn’t really about the date—it’s about the season you’re in. It’s about being so needed by everyone else that you temporarily lose sight of yourself. And that absence, that searching, can be part of the process. But there is a moment—quietly, gradually—when you begin to find yourself again. And when that happens, I hope you find him too. Because choosing yourself again often leads you right back to the relationship that started it all. You are worth that return. And so is he. @shop.ltk @Target @pampersus @bobbie #TargetPartner #Target #pampers #bobbie https://liketk.it/5HFHc
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#Ad Comment “LINK” to get the link to Pampers Swaddlers and Bobbie. Bobbie is an organic, European-style infant formula made with high-quality ingredients and no unnecessary additives… something I personally care about as a mom. And Pampers Swaddlers keep Cal comfy! The best part? Target makes moms’ lives easier with in-app ordering and the ability to drive up + pickup AND with same-day delivery. But… Dating your husband? It’s something my own parents always told me mattered. And after we had our second son—when they noticed life starting to slip away from us—they stepped in and treated us to a few date nights, including a babysitter. Looking back, that gift meant more than they probably realized. Since then, we’ve added three more babies… and my parents stopped treating us (fair enough). But what that season taught me has stayed with me. Let me be clear when I say this: there have been seasons when I have not dated my husband—and seasons when I still don’t—pregnancy fatigue. Newborn exhaustion. Breastfeeding. The logistics of five kids. Finding a sitter. Running a business. Trying to remember who I am again. Life, as parents, has a way of getting in the way. Add a baby, and dating your husband can easily fall to the bottom of the list. And I’ve come to believe this deeply: in some seasons, that’s okay. Because often, the inability to date your husband isn’t really about the date—it’s about the season you’re in. It’s about being so needed by everyone else that you temporarily lose sight of yourself. And that absence, that searching, can be part of the process. But there is a moment—quietly, gradually—when you begin to find yourself again. And when that happens, I hope you find him too. Because choosing yourself again often leads you right back to the relationship that started it all. You are worth that return. And so is he. @shop.ltk @Target @pampersus @bobbie #TargetPartner #Target #pampers #bobbie https://liketk.it/5HFHc
Comment “LINK” … … and I’ll send you the links to any products from this video. The backstory of the surprise… I honestly don’t know how or when my boys got into WWE wrestling. Growing up, I didn’t watch it. As a little girl, I thought it was kind of unhinged—something you scrolled past on pay-per-view. I vaguely remember the big names, like Hulk Hogan, but that was about it. Fast forward to a few months ago, when Netflix released a WWE documentary—Raw. These days, sports documentaries feel like the only thing my husband and I can agree on watching at night, so we put it on. And like most nights, our boys wandered into our room and started watching too. What started as a documentary turned into full-on WWE immersion. SmackDown. WrestleMania. Walkout songs. Signature moves. They didn’t just know the wrestlers—they knew everything. Soon their beds became wrestling rings, and one phrase kept coming up over and over again: John Cena’s final match. My son kept mentioning it. Casually reminding me it was in Washington, DC—ironically, the city we had just moved away from. I brushed it off. I wasn’t about to fly across the country with five kids to see a wrestling match. And then Monday hit. And I had that moment every parent knows—the one where you realize: if not now, when? These are the days. I called my husband and said, “I’m taking the boys to see John Cena’s final match in DC.” Within hours, it was booked. Flights. Hotel. Tickets. That Saturday morning—waking them up at 5:30 a.m., rushing through the airport, the whirlwind of it all—and then watching my boys light up at the match? Worth every bit of it. And somewhere along the way, I realized something else. John Cena’s walkout song says it best: “Your time is now.” And while that line was written for a wrestler, it applies to life—and motherhood—just as much. Work hard. Build the life. Spend your money on experiences that matter. Live fully. Don’t wait for the “someday” that isn’t guaranteed. I’ve worked hard for what we have. And there is nothing I’d rather spend it on than moments like this—memories that remind my kids, and me, that life is meant to be lived all the way. Your time is now.
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Comment “LINK” … … and I’ll send you the links to any products from this video. The backstory of the surprise… I honestly don’t know how or when my boys got into WWE wrestling. Growing up, I didn’t watch it. As a little girl, I thought it was kind of unhinged—something you scrolled past on pay-per-view. I vaguely remember the big names, like Hulk Hogan, but that was about it. Fast forward to a few months ago, when Netflix released a WWE documentary—Raw. These days, sports documentaries feel like the only thing my husband and I can agree on watching at night, so we put it on. And like most nights, our boys wandered into our room and started watching too. What started as a documentary turned into full-on WWE immersion. SmackDown. WrestleMania. Walkout songs. Signature moves. They didn’t just know the wrestlers—they knew everything. Soon their beds became wrestling rings, and one phrase kept coming up over and over again: John Cena’s final match. My son kept mentioning it. Casually reminding me it was in Washington, DC—ironically, the city we had just moved away from. I brushed it off. I wasn’t about to fly across the country with five kids to see a wrestling match. And then Monday hit. And I had that moment every parent knows—the one where you realize: if not now, when? These are the days. I called my husband and said, “I’m taking the boys to see John Cena’s final match in DC.” Within hours, it was booked. Flights. Hotel. Tickets. That Saturday morning—waking them up at 5:30 a.m., rushing through the airport, the whirlwind of it all—and then watching my boys light up at the match? Worth every bit of it. And somewhere along the way, I realized something else. John Cena’s walkout song says it best: “Your time is now.” And while that line was written for a wrestler, it applies to life—and motherhood—just as much. Work hard. Build the life. Spend your money on experiences that matter. Live fully. Don’t wait for the “someday” that isn’t guaranteed. I’ve worked hard for what we have. And there is nothing I’d rather spend it on than moments like this—memories that remind my kids, and me, that life is meant to be lived all the way. Your time is now.
There’s a line a dear friend once told me: “Some years ask questions. Some years answer them.” Last year was our answer year. Choosing to move from Virginia back to Texas. Choosing to try for a sixth baby after a miscarriage. Finding our dream home - a home that felt almost out of reach - and saying “yes” anyway. It was the year we gathered our courage, pushed the chips across the table, and said: let’s go. This Thanksgiving, I’m struck by God’s faithfulness. By the quiet, steady way He lays a path at your feet. By how He nudges you toward the life you’re called to… And your responsibility to listen, even when it feels inconvenient, stretching, or scary. And the truth is… we never “arrive.” Not externally. Not in a house, a move, a milestone, or a moment. We arrive by staying close to Him. By letting Him question our comfort, rearrange our plans, and invite us deeper into the journey. So this year, I’m not celebrating a finish line. I’m giving a small, grateful nod to everything still ahead. To keeping our heads down, staying faithful to the vision, dreaming big, and moving forward with open hands. 🤍 Love from our family to yours. Happy Thanksgiving! Photos: @gillianolerphoto - just, wow! My Outfit + The Boys: Comment “LINK” and I’ll send details.
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There’s a line a dear friend once told me: “Some years ask questions. Some years answer them.” Last year was our answer year. Choosing to move from Virginia back to Texas. Choosing to try for a sixth baby after a miscarriage. Finding our dream home - a home that felt almost out of reach - and saying “yes” anyway. It was the year we gathered our courage, pushed the chips across the table, and said: let’s go. This Thanksgiving, I’m struck by God’s faithfulness. By the quiet, steady way He lays a path at your feet. By how He nudges you toward the life you’re called to… And your responsibility to listen, even when it feels inconvenient, stretching, or scary. And the truth is… we never “arrive.” Not externally. Not in a house, a move, a milestone, or a moment. We arrive by staying close to Him. By letting Him question our comfort, rearrange our plans, and invite us deeper into the journey. So this year, I’m not celebrating a finish line. I’m giving a small, grateful nod to everything still ahead. To keeping our heads down, staying faithful to the vision, dreaming big, and moving forward with open hands. 🤍 Love from our family to yours. Happy Thanksgiving! Photos: @gillianolerphoto - just, wow! My Outfit + The Boys: Comment “LINK” and I’ll send details.
Comment “WATCH” … …to get $50 off the Bounce 2 Kids Smartwatch by Garmin! 🎁⌚️And, Moms… this thing is insanely good. As a mom to 5 boys, I need to reach my kids. And I need them to reach me. With the Bounce 2, I can call, text, send voice messages, and the boys can even message each other. It runs on a simple LTE subscription, and everything else is managed in the Garmin Jr App. It’s unbelievably easy (and helpful!). And the features? • Call + text + two-way voice messages • Location sharing (for “Where the heck are you?” moments 🙃) • Movement motivation + step competitions • Kid-to-parent AND kid-to-kid communication • Waterproof + swim friendly • Perfect for families delaying smartphones There comes a moment in motherhood where your kids start wanting and needing a little independence. It’s bittersweet… but also so cool to watch them grow up. But still… You want to stay connected. That’s exactly why we love the Bounce 2. It gives my boys freedom without a smartphone… and gives me peace of mind whether they’re: — sending a quick “come get me.” — texting to ask for their water at practice — or sharing their location when I need to know where they are. For our family, it’s the perfect middle ground. And moms… get something for YOU too. The Venu 4 is sleek, easy to use, and honestly? The most coveted running watch on the market. It even beats the Apple Watch for me, especially for fitness, battery life, and overall tracking. Highly, highly recommend both. 💙 Comment “WATCH” and I’ll send you everything. @garminfitness #garminambassador
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Comment “WATCH” … …to get $50 off the Bounce 2 Kids Smartwatch by Garmin! 🎁⌚️And, Moms… this thing is insanely good. As a mom to 5 boys, I need to reach my kids. And I need them to reach me. With the Bounce 2, I can call, text, send voice messages, and the boys can even message each other. It runs on a simple LTE subscription, and everything else is managed in the Garmin Jr App. It’s unbelievably easy (and helpful!). And the features? • Call + text + two-way voice messages • Location sharing (for “Where the heck are you?” moments 🙃) • Movement motivation + step competitions • Kid-to-parent AND kid-to-kid communication • Waterproof + swim friendly • Perfect for families delaying smartphones There comes a moment in motherhood where your kids start wanting and needing a little independence. It’s bittersweet… but also so cool to watch them grow up. But still… You want to stay connected. That’s exactly why we love the Bounce 2. It gives my boys freedom without a smartphone… and gives me peace of mind whether they’re: — sending a quick “come get me.” — texting to ask for their water at practice — or sharing their location when I need to know where they are. For our family, it’s the perfect middle ground. And moms… get something for YOU too. The Venu 4 is sleek, easy to use, and honestly? The most coveted running watch on the market. It even beats the Apple Watch for me, especially for fitness, battery life, and overall tracking. Highly, highly recommend both. 💙 Comment “WATCH” and I’ll send you everything. @garminfitness #garminambassador

Brooke Raybould (@brookeraybould) Instagram Stats & Analytics

Brooke Raybould (@brookeraybould) has 1.29M Instagram followers with a 1.44% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 60.0 posts, Brooke Raybould received 565K total likes and 47.4M impressions, averaging 9.42K likes per post. This page tracks Brooke Raybould's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily. To benchmark @brookeraybould against other accounts, use Socialpruf's Instagram competitor analysis tool.

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