I'm Kristin.  I am a wife, designer, Christian and for now a SAHM.  My husband and I are parents to three kids- Dylan Archer, Kyler Jude and Noelle Rose. Despite the name, this isn’t a mommy blog and you won’t find sponsored content here. My target audience is actually my children when they grow up if they wish to reflect on their childhood so everything I share has them at the forefront of my mind and secondly those who wish to follow along my journey. I created this space to document my family's adventures and lessons I've learned along the way.  The Mom Jungle is a modern interpretation of both the family newsletter and scrapbook.  

I call this The Mom Jungle because motherhood is fun and messy, filled with laughter and sometimes heartache… it truly is a jungle out there!

Dylan is 9

Dylan is 9

THE MOM JUNGLE

It’s hard to believe #mrdylanarcher is turning 9 this weekend! It’s all so amazing and a little heart wrenching at the same time.

Two weeks ago he decided he no longer wanted to hug me at the bus stop before school insisting it’s now “embarrassing.” I respect his boundaries and understand it’s nothing personal, but just a sign of the times. Still seeing my son straddle the line between childhood and adolescence and his new found independence hurts my heart a little because whether he is 9 or 99, he will always be my baby boy.

Tonight however he quietly approached me and asked for a hug and we held each other tight and I didn’t take a moment for granted as hugs are fewer and farther in-between, but even more special now when they do happen.

On Sunday we will be in full celebration mode however; tonight I’m allowing myself a little cry and to feel all the feels. Parenting is so bittersweet as we carry the tension of letting them go all whilst wanting to hold them close.

Monster Spray

Monster Spray
Do Your Eyes Light Up?

Do Your Eyes Light Up?