SIMPLE WITH THE STEPHENS

One thing I never realized is that you share EVERYTHING as a mom. literally. Like my toddler is currently napping in my bed the next room over. MY bed. But you know what? I don’t care because as long as he naps, I’m happy as a clam haha! And then right after that, I shared my ice cold drink with my 1 year old. I never realized that I’d share this much after I became a mom. Which is weird because obviously I knew I’d love my kids and want to give them the whole world, but never did I know I’d be sharing everything I ate, slept in, and wore with my child haha.

But as I was thinking about it (you know I love giving the last bite of my cookie to Graham) there’s so much more to give and share with our kids. We’ve lived more life than them. We’ve learned things along the way that they haven’t yet experienced. I’m not saying I know all and I have so much wisdom. Believe me. I don’t! I want to tell them my story of how I came to be who I am and how much their sweet souls have brought immense amounts of joy in my life! And I also want to watch them experience it all. There’s nothing like seeing your child experience something for the first time!

I’ll keep sharing my cookies and bed with you as long as you keep giving me all the kisses!!!!

Hello there! This is officially my first blog post! Yay! I can’t tell you how many blogs I’ve created throughout my life and have gone nowhere because I haven’t had time or energy to put into them. SO. I guess you could call this a new beginning (hoping this one lasts?? haha). Just a forewarning, I’ve been out of high school for 8 years and I’m horrible with grammar. So beware of some grammatically incorrect things haha. Along with the length of time of being out of high school are some added wrinkles, stretch marks, and (possibly??) some gray hairs here and there (thanks mom haha).

A little about me before I go on! I’m Amy Stephens and this is my simple–yet wonderful–life. Hence “Simple with the Stephens”. I hate taking pictures of myself so you’ll see a lot of the people abs this I love. I’ve always loved writing in a journal, but found out typing is way easier than writing haha! I love fitness, but I’m not a fitness fanatic. I love me a gooey chocolate chip cookie now and then (who doesn’t?). I enjoy spending time with my two boys and husband. I’m also a sucker for a good podcast so if you have any you like, send ‘em ma way!

We’re currently living with my in-laws while we build a new house. We’re so excited and hope it will be done around November!

The second picture is courtesy of Graham. I guess one bonus of having a toddler/older child is that you get a built in photographer! He’s pretty dang good for a 3 year old don’t you think?? haha!

I’m so excited to be starting this blog. I can’t wait to get my thoughts down and I hope I can bring a little happiness. I also want to share things I love and that have helped me as a mom as well! So join me on this journey we call life and try to see the good.

Xoxo, Amy

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A New Beginning