Welcome to Life, Mess & Milestones

Hi, I’m Whoadie — and I’m so glad you’re here.

This little corner of the internet is where I plan to document the real stuff: the home projects, the day trips, the learning curves, the surprise wins, and the messy in-between moments that somehow make life feel full.

I started Life, Mess & Milestones because I wanted a space to capture everything I’m juggling — from tearing out an old deck to chasing milestones with my kids, planning quick getaways, diving into professional development, and handling the daily grind with a little humor and a lot of prayer.

Here, you’ll probably find:

• Home improvement wins (and what didn’t go as planned)
• Family adventures, big and small
• Honest thoughts on being a mom, teacher, fixer, learner, and human
• Stories from the road — both literal and emotional
• Moments that remind me we’re all just figuring it out as we go

If you’re looking for polished perfection… this probably isn’t it.

But if you’re like me — someone who’s learning, growing, and doing the best they can with what they’ve got — you’ll feel right at home.

Thanks for stopping by. I’m excited to see where this blog takes us.

Let’s figure it out together — mess and all. ❤️