Lately, I’ve been realizing just how many “hats” I wear in a single day. Teacher. Wife. Homemaker. Friend. Blogger. On top of that, lately I’ve also been a hostess for my sister-in-law, a “house buyer” with my husband as we search for our first home, and a packer, organizer, and scheduler as we prepare for…
Sometimes life feels full and a little chaotic, but I love pausing to notice the little things I’m currently enjoying. It helps me slow down, reflect, and remember what’s bringing me joy in this season. Reading Right now, I’ve been switching between two books: Crucial Conversations (because I love learning about communication and how to handle important…
This Week Was Overwhelming for Me I was trying to set up my classroom, working late hours, trying to keep on top of my cleaning schedule, while showing up for my husband and family when they needed me. My phone kept ringing and I found myself saying yes to more things. Each day was a…
Hi, I’m Emily — a first-year teacher, newly married, and learning how to balance homemaking, health, and healing in a very real, very human way. When I first stepped into this season of life, I looked everywhere for advice on how to manage it all. But what I found instead was pressure. Pressure to be…
