A Journey Through LIFE and MOTHERHOOD

Author: obrienjackieo

Turf Groupie

I’m officially a Turf Groupie! What an amazing group of minds I had the privilege of hanging out with last night. Thank you to the University of Arkansas Turfgrass Sciences and the neighboring programs of Oklahoma State University and Texas Tech University for inviting me 

Historic Hotel and The Arrogant Butcher

We made it to Phoenix and checked into the historic Hotel San Carlos. I should have known when we pulled up and the word “Hotel” and the “a” in San were burned out that we may not be in the most luxurious hotel in the city. Now 

“I’m leaving on a jet plane”

“God created the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona.” Apparently, that is an old saying… can’t wait to see what it’s all about! T-minus 2 days until Daniel and I leave for our first vacation sans-kiddos (and giant dog) in a LONG time. We’re 

I Said to Myself…

“This is easy!” This is a phrase that my husband says repeatedly to our children daily. My husband tries to teach them how to talk to themselves, and you know what, it works! I can see a change in my kids, I know when they’re using 

Hocus Pocus I need COFFEE to Focus…

November 1st….. All of the Halloween, fall festival, trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving moments are now behind us. Three kids = 3 Fall Festivals + 3 Class Parties + 1 Pumpkin Hunt on the Farm + 1 Pumpkin Carving Neighborhood Party + 1 Fun filled night 

Don’t be a Flat Squirrel

How many times in my life have I heard, “Just make a decision!” I’ll be honest, I usually hear it while having a conversation with my husband about what kind of takeout we’re going to pick up. We are both pretty indecisive when it comes 

Things you never knew you had to say…

If you’re a mom like me, I’m sure you can relate to this quote. It’s always the things you never imagined you’d have to say to your kids that will zap your energy… “No, you cannot clean the new flat screen TV with milk!” “Wearing 

My Fitbit Says I’m Dead…

Yep, that pretty much sums up what my Fitbit was saying about me. I was thrilled when my birthday package came in the mail this past February that contained my Fitbit. I was SURE that this little device on my wrist was going to magically 

The Journey Begins…

The word journey means “the act of traveling from one place to another” … well, that’s good, because I’ve always liked to travel. I’m not real sure where I’m going at this point, but I know I’m going somewhere. So here is where the journey