Awe… I don’t know about incredible, more like a work in progress lol but thanks. I would say the key to being a good parent is understanding your child- their wants, needs, hopes, and dreams; encouraging them in all they do and in stepping outside of their comfort zone, knowing that it’s ok to fail (for both kids and parents), patience, and have fun and enjoy all you do together.

I recently started yoga classes. I also love gardening (veggies), canning, baking, reading, gathering party ideas for the next big shin-dig, and dreaming of my next beach getaway.

Well we were going to be Rock-Paper-Scissors but my youngest has now decided be wants to be the Gold Power Ranger so I guess I need to figure out some awesome duo ideas. Any suggestions? 🙂

A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer. It’s a children’s book that my grandmother used to have around her house. I always liked the idea when I was younger that I was reading a book that my dad and my aunt and uncles read when they were my age. I bought it for my oldest on his first birthday and it used to be one of his favorites. I pulled it off the shelf just the other night to read it to my youngest and even at 9 years old, he came running  into the room to listen to me read it.

As for what you should be reading… I’m always partial to a good murder mystery. Try the Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell series by Chelsea Cain (#1-Heartsick) or Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig for a dark sci-fi trip.

I really love the people that I work with and the care and attention we all give every person that walks in our office. I love the small, hometown feel and that the patients aren’t just faces passing through but individuals with interesting lives and stories to share. I have a crazy weird memory, so I love catching up with everyone at each appointment, seeing what’s new and exciting in their lives.

First and foremost and Always- Mom.

Creative (or so I’d like to think)-

Sarcastic-

Curious-

Over-thinker/Worrier

This week? Today? The past 15 minutes? Lol. My oldest is into anything sports- OSU, Cavaliers, basketball, golf. Yes he loves to play, but he has such an analytical mind too it’s ridiculous. He can spout off stats that sound like gibberish to me. My youngest loves Pokemon and Yo-kai-watch, soccer, school, and the occasional annoying of his older brother of course. They both love hiking, camping, frisbee golf, and are just happy to be doing anything as a family really.

Depends on the day- Some days I am the best mom because I “cook them yummy food, clean the house, do the laundry, help with homework, rock out soccer practice (that I somehow got wrangled into coaching and know nothing about), and read to them.” Can we just stop there? 🙂

That’s a hard one to narrow down… I’d love to just have the chance to travel anywhere abroad and take the boys. I’d love to experience the beauty and adventure of exploring a new place, expose them to the diversity of the world, and maybe all of us gain a new appreciation for the creature comforts we have gotten used to. That or just road trip around the 48 contiguous states. I’d settle for either. 🙂

Both- it’s called a Caramelo bar or Rolos.

While I pride myself in my eclectic taste in music, I tend to gravitate country.

Gary Allen, but Diamond Rio and their fiddle comes a close second.

Pull those Weeds! And rotate crops… yes, even in a small backyard garden.

Cooking or Baking? Both

A visit here at our office is like visiting an old friend- truly. From offering fresh baked cookies and coffee to catching up with you on everything from work to kids, grandkids, and your most recent vacations and other adventures- our staff is interested in you as an individual, not just as a name on a screen. You are the most important part of the equation- and we want you to know that you, your questions, your concerns, your oral health goals are valued. Here at Magnolia we want to work with our patients to help achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.