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Breaking Out

When I try to describe my personality, or explain to someone “who” I am, I have a really difficult time.  I am a study in contrasts and contradictions.  I make a statement about one of m... Read More

Her Own Style

Reagan is my Wild Child.  She has had a mind of her own since the day she was born, and she gives me a run for my money with her energy, intelligence, and attitude.  She also has a defined sense of ... Read More

Letting Go Gracefully

Letting go. I am not good at giving up control, just ask anyone in my family.  Over the past few years, I have become better at it; not necessarily good, mind you, but better.  I have learned that i... Read More

Disclosure Statement

Here is my complete disclosure on sponsorships and paid advertising on Swimming in a Sea of Estrogen. Complete Run Down  This blog is a personal blog written and edited by, Amy Betts with an occasio... Read More

Wonderland – Repost

  I didn’t realize I had posted this once before, but I have been feeling a bit nostalgic today remembering the amazing, unique childhood my sister, Erika, and I had.  We were truly two of... Read More

Reagan’s Room

Finishing Reagan’s room has taken longer than either of the other two kids because my dad was custom making her bed.  Just as with Harley’s and Terrance’s rooms, the changes in Reag... Read More

Pantry!

The pantry was a pretty straight-forward remodel, just like the kids’ rooms.  We gutted it, patched holes in the sheet rock, painted, repositioned shelving, and added the new flooring. The one ... Read More

8th Grade!

This girl here started eighth grade today, and she is so excited!  This year will mean many firsts for her, including a trip across the country to study United States History and the Colonial United ... Read More

Junior!

Today was Harley’s first day of school for her Junior Year.  I have all sorts of mixed feelings about it, especially with how quickly the summer seems to have gone.  I have never had an issue ... Read More

Curds & Whey

  Last weekend, my oldest daughter, Emma, and I went to see the Broadway Across America production of Wicked!.  Part of our trip included picking up my nephew Benjamin and delivered him to my siste... Read More