Hello There!
It really means a lot that you’ve stopped by, so thank you. I hope you find some good nuggets of information to inspire you in your home. At the very least, I hope you can relate and feel connected to my experiences and journey in this new chapter of my life.
My name is Mackenzy and I reside in rural Iowa with my family – I am a wife to Eric and Mama to Myles and Gracelyn. They are 21 months apart and keep us very busy and entertained. We enjoy the company of our pup, Cash, and a few kitties to round out the bunch.
We have a small acreage and enjoy raising our kiddos away from the hub-bub of city life, just as we were raised. It is so peaceful and comforting coming home to this place.
That’s the cookie-cutter version of “Meet Mackenzy”…read on for some truth-telling…
Why a blog?
Well, I’m pretty new to this SAHM gig, I’m on the brink of 30, and I’m pretty sure I’m having an identity crisis. So, what the hell, let’s start a blog and see if anyone else can relate?!
But for real, I’m trying to navigate this new world where I’m now the Mom (weird) and that is my full-time job (also weird). I’m trying to figure out who I am in this new chapter of my life…I don’t relate well to the Mackenzy’s of the past now. I’ve got a whole bunch of experiences and life behind me, but it’s like I’m starting from ground zero again. Who am I? What do I want to become?
Something is missing. I used to be so sure of myself. Confident. I had some spunk and a spark within me. Maybe it’s adulting…that has to be what’s killing me slowly here, right?! ha! Whatever it is, I’ve got to get my groove back.
Maybe this uncertainty is the norm for many new SAHM’s… maybe not, but I’m owning it. I’m going into this new decade fiercely and with some grit to get through the tough stuff.
Since I’m often stuck in the seclusion of our home these days, I’ve become keenly aware of just how great it is to get out and reconnect with my girls! I always feel rejuvenated and less isolated after spending time talking with other women and moms – they just get it. My hope is that this will be a warm place you can land when you need a bit of encouragement and inspiration as you take on your journey into motherhood and beyond.
As a woman and mother in today’s society, it can be really tough to keep up on all the things, all the time… Let’s embrace the chaos together!
If you’re the curious type…
On the off chance you just need to know more about who I am, here’s a detailed (and very random) list:
- I’m a Leo
- I can be a really good extrovert. I enjoy conversing and sharing a good laugh with others, but I definitely have introverted tendencies when I’ve had too much social interaction (give me my bubble back!). I can definitely be a loner and enjoy my solitude.
- I have Hypothyroidism
- I cuss and I’m not really sorry about it
- I love to shop, not necessarily purchasing, but my motto is, “If you ain’t lookin’, you ain’t livin'”… Ironically, I only shop once a month for our household.
- I’ve never dyed or highlighted my hair – like, ever
- I love to play volleyball
- I’ve sky-dived with my husband and his family (my stomach drops just typing that… what was I thinking?!)
- I prefer salty over sweet, hands down
- I didn’t have an epidural for either child’s birth (fentanyl was a good friend, though. You can read my birth stories here!)
- I always brush my teeth with my left hand, but I’m a righty
- My middle name is Grace, after my maternal great-grandmother
- I have a freckle on the inside of my pinky toe on my left foot (you’re the one still reading here…)
And, if that isn’t enough, please reach out to connect personally. Or, connect through social media so you don’t miss out on all the awesomeness chaos I’ve got going on in my little corner of the world. I’m sure you’ll be thoroughly entertained.
To the Chaos!
