Ashleigh Wilkening, Author at Motherly
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Ashleigh Wilkening

Ashleigh Wilkening is a SAHM of three children under the age of four who spends most of her days on a never-ending quest for a lost toy. She is a lover of caffeine, naps and a generously poured glass of cabernet. On the rare occasion she gets free time, she contemplates taking a nap in the family van, but finds herself exercising as it's a more legitimate excuse to escape the house. She writes at Bless This Beautiful Mess and can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

Life

As I hold my newborn, I realize: I will never get this moment back

I sit still, just smelling that intoxicating new baby smell, wishing I could pause time.

Life

Ode to my hospital stay post-birth—the ultimate staycation

Although not a hotel, it’s pretty darn close.

Life

I’m the world’s okay-est mom

Because perfect parents don’t exist. 

Life

There’s no one ‘right way’ to parent your child

Sometimes finding peace with parenting is as simple as cutting yourself a break.

Parenting

Let me tell you a secret: No parent has it all figured out, not even stay-at-home moms

Even if it looks like things come naturally, it doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

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