Several years ago, I joined a fancy gym for a few months— the childcare was amazing and the group classes were worth every penny.

I remember pulling into that parking garage in my old, scratched up SUV. Looking around at all the Mercedes and Lexus’, I’d jokingly sing, “One of these things is not like the other” 🎼 Sesame Street, anyone?

I sheepishly made my way into the dressing room rocking my Walmart workout clothes, surrounded by tall, beautiful women wearing Lululemon.

I love writing—it is my favorite form of creative expression and I’m passionate about encouraging others with my words and stories. I wanted to share a few tips that have helped me on my writing journey in case they may help you too!

Last week I found myself home for over 10 hours straight with three kids 5 and under, and no breaks. It was exhausting and depleting, but at the end of the day I was grateful. Grateful for my tiny humans, but also grateful for motherhood and all the little things I’ve learned along the way! 

We were playing a simple game of hide-and-seek. “…18..19…20! Ready or not here I come!!” I yelled to the girls. I immediately heard my 5 year old break out in a fit of tears, crying out “IIIIIIIIII didn’t hide yet! I couldn’t pick a spot!” With a dramatic flair that rivals only that of her mama, she sobbed as she explained that she wanted to find the BEST SPOT EVER and could not decide in time. 

In November I gave birth to our third baby girl, Indiana Rose Kirkland. These last three months have been a bit of a blur, as I navigate being a stay-at-home (err, work-at-home) mom of three young children. The days of laundry, diaper-changes, and meeting everyone else’s needs are long. The nights of waking, nursing, soothing, and rocking feel endless.