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Welcome to the Moment

On August 2, 2021August 1, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

I allowed myself to get caught up in the simple act of making plans, basking in the highly anticipated full schedule of activities and gatherings, that I almost forgot to stop making plans and start enjoying them.

Looking Back on a Season of Uncertainty – Wendi’s Experience (Part 1)

On April 12, 2021April 10, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting2 Comments

As a stay-at-home parent, some of the biggest stresses for me throughout this pandemic have been adjusting to a wide-open schedule, concurrently fulfilling multiple roles, and dealing with a perpetual avalanche of thoughts and emotions.

Enjoy the Small Moments

On September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting5 Comments

I can’t enjoy every single minute of the day. I can, however, enjoy moments, even small ones, throughout the day.

Cheers to All Sides of Parenting

On May 11, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting2 Comments

As we celebrated moms yesterday, and anticipate celebrating dads next month, I reflected on my own journey of parenting and how my expectations and anticipations have been thrown off course. There is a lot to love about being a parent, and a lot of awesomeness that comes from kids. However, there are sides to parenting …

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Balance.

On December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self Care7 Comments

I have this idea that at some point in my life I will achieve perfect balance. I daydream that I will eventually find the ideal combination of time and energy for exercising, preparing tasty and healthy meals, maintaining a perpetually clean, well-decorated house, dressing in cute, affordable outfits, and, most importantly, being a supportive wife, …

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