The start

So here it is, you took the plunge and moved to a new place where you don't know anyone.  Scary.  That is the only word to describe it, for me anyway.  I know there is people out there who could say moving was exciting and an adventure.  Not me.  Change is scary.  I am a very shy introverted person so going somewhere out of my comfort zone was terrifying.  Making that decision to take the plunge out of my comfort zone was one I went back and forth on so many times.  Fear held me back.  A change like this took me so long to commit to, if I didn't have the support of some really amazing people behind me I never would have done it.  I thank god for those friends every single day.       First hockey season here I met a few parents that we would be growing with year to year and this is where I found the first few members of my tribe.  First Amorita, the most outgoing and friendly person you could ever come across in y...

Are parents allowed to say they are burnt out?  Is this a thing?  This is the time of year for me I seem to feel it the most.  I am tired.  I am here wearing clothes I have had for years, some bras are literally on their last threads, while my kids are sporting new hockey sticks and gear.   I want the world for my kids and I do everything in my power to give it to them, or help them get there.  It just adds up, we go from football, to hockey, to rodeo and baseball.  There is not stop in-between the sports in this house.  It is a year round cycle.  Now now I know what you are saying as you read this.  If you can't handle it, stop the sports.  Here's the thing, I can complain, I can be tired but that is one thing I won't do.  I will not take this from their childhood so my life can be a little less hectic.  When we have kids its kind of this invisible contact.  You are there to support them, to be their everything ...