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Ch-ch-changes!

September 22, 2017 Mary Catherine Scott
  c/o Hendersonville Family Dental

c/o Hendersonville Family Dental

Well, if we're changing one thing (bringing a new life into the house), we might as well change something else major at the same time, right? Seems like a good idea. We'll let you know if we've totally lost our minds in a few months. 

Today marks Jordan's last day with the practice we moved to Asheville and started with. That plural pronoun is on purpose - we were both adopted into the Carolina Smiles family. 

Lots of people ask us, "Why Asheville?" The truth is, after Jordan finished residency in Birmingham, we decided we'd have us a little adventure. We didn't have children and didn't own our home, so it seemed natural that if we wanted to strike out on our own for a little while, that was the time to do so. We chose two final options: Denver and Asheville. Jordan flew to Denver, interviewed with a practice there, then we both road tripped to Asheville for his interview with (what was then) Carolina Smiles (and is now Hendersonville Family Dental). 

It was a no-brainer. The fit in Asheville was like a hand in a glove - I'll always remember that first dinner out with the staff from Carolina Smiles: how warm they were, and how they made us want to move right then! 

While it will be so wonderful to have him closer to home, as his current practice is 45 minutes away and his new practice only 10, we will TERRIBLY miss the incredible people at Hendersonville Family Dental. One of the things being married to a dentist has taught me is that a lot of people are really, really scared of the dentist. I don't think I understood fully how much of a phobia it is for folks - fear alone keeps them out of the chair for decades sometimes. HFD takes extra care in making sure their patients are comfortable, not only in the dentist's chair, but before and after. The team is like no other and I know I speak for Jordan when I say that we are both so deeply grateful to have lucked into such an incredible group of folks. It doesn't happen that way for everyone right out of dental school, and we never took that for granted. This practice and the people who staff it have been etched into our hearts.

On an even more personal (and potentially embarrassing to him) note, I have been so touched (and may be teary-eyed typing this) at how deeply Jordan has bonded with the women with whom he works. It is such a precious relationship, and I know those friendships will last beyond their tenure in an office together. It has made me a proud wife, as I always am, to hear how many patients are disappointed he's leaving, and to have so many staff members pull me aside to tell me the same thing. UGH, SO MANY FEELINGS -- damn you pregnancy, it's too early in the morning to be weepy!! 

Yesterday, the office threw Jordan a surprise goodbye potluck and invited me along. True to form, they also threw us an impromptu baby shower (how wonderful are they!?)! By the time the hour was over, we were all crying from laughter together, had stuffed bellies and Jordan and I had a stuffed car full of incredibly generous gifts. 

Liking who you work with is such a luxury, and these last two-and-some-change years have been life-changingly special to us both. Thank you for the amazing memories, Hendersonville Family Dental. We love you so much!! 

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True and also true. 
True: I love this baby to bursting and it fills every cell in my body with joy to get to be his mom. I love to celebrate him and I love to talk about him. Every tiny milestone makes my eyeballs fall out of my head with pride. Rocking him to sleep is so precious that I feel like God is standing right next to me in the room. 
Also true: Spit-up covered clothing, the occasional teary day when frustration just bubbles over, wondering if he’s getting enough to eat, musing about what “else” I’m supposed to with my life, struggling with any perceived  judgment about my parenting or personality as a new mom.

It turns out that the “true” doesn’t take away from ”also true;” neither cancels the other out. There’s not a “but” between the two thoughts - there’s an implicit “and.” This post isn't to fish for affirmation, but to remind myself to make room for the “true and also true”’s in my own life and in the lives of those around me. Because it’s possible for both to exist. We all contain multitudes, after all. ❤️
True and also true. True: I love this baby to bursting and it fills every cell in my body with joy to get to be his mom. I love to celebrate him and I love to talk about him. Every tiny milestone makes my eyeballs fall out of my head with pride. Rocking him to sleep is so precious that I feel like God is standing right next to me in the room. Also true: Spit-up covered clothing, the occasional teary day when frustration just bubbles over, wondering if he’s getting enough to eat, musing about what “else” I’m supposed to with my life, struggling with any perceived judgment about my parenting or personality as a new mom. It turns out that the “true” doesn’t take away from ”also true;” neither cancels the other out. There’s not a “but” between the two thoughts - there’s an implicit “and.” This post isn't to fish for affirmation, but to remind myself to make room for the “true and also true”’s in my own life and in the lives of those around me. Because it’s possible for both to exist. We all contain multitudes, after all. ❤️
What is it they say in showbiz? - “Never work with animals and children.” HAPPY BIRTHDAY APRIL, the most fabulous of them all!!!! 🎁 🍰 🎂 🎈 🎉 @aprilmcannally
Y’all, this piece. I cannot get over it. Scroll through to see the photo, then the art! Jordan snapped a picture of Mac, TH and me on Max Patch last summer. My brother and future sister-in-law surprised us at Christmas with the most gorgeous charcoal rendering of the photo, done by the one and only @siek_art (an insanely talented childhood friend of mine who also did the painting of TH in the fourth photo!). The nursery finally feels complete with it hanging above Mac’s crib - hard to imagine a time when we weren’t sure just who was growing in there! There he was ➡️ here he is. And pro tip? Make sure you befriend an artist who will turn your ratty-ass bun into a perfect ponytail because she KNOWS. YOUR. LIFE. Emily, you get me. 🙌🏻😘🤩
Y’all, this piece. I cannot get over it. Scroll through to see the photo, then the art! Jordan snapped a picture of Mac, TH and me on Max Patch last summer. My brother and future sister-in-law surprised us at Christmas with the most gorgeous charcoal rendering of the photo, done by the one and only @siek_art (an insanely talented childhood friend of mine who also did the painting of TH in the fourth photo!). The nursery finally feels complete with it hanging above Mac’s crib - hard to imagine a time when we weren’t sure just who was growing in there! There he was ➡️ here he is. And pro tip? Make sure you befriend an artist who will turn your ratty-ass bun into a perfect ponytail because she KNOWS. YOUR. LIFE. Emily, you get me. 🙌🏻😘🤩
After ➡️ before! Who doesn’t love a makeover? Thank you, @waggersdog, for handling Tom Hanks’ very first grooming ever with such awesomeness. This sweet boy is looking so handsome after his first haircut (at almost 4 years old 😂). #nationalpetday
After ➡️ before! Who doesn’t love a makeover? Thank you, @waggersdog, for handling Tom Hanks’ very first grooming ever with such awesomeness. This sweet boy is looking so handsome after his first haircut (at almost 4 years old 😂). #nationalpetday
Pretty special to have walked through pregnancy with my precious friend and across-the-street neighbor @cindiccarlson. SO HAPPY to welcome angel baby Lucy Bee into the world! I can tell she and Mac are going to be great friends by the way they’re already looking at each other...😍
Pretty special to have walked through pregnancy with my precious friend and across-the-street neighbor @cindiccarlson. SO HAPPY to welcome angel baby Lucy Bee into the world! I can tell she and Mac are going to be great friends by the way they’re already looking at each other...😍
What do you do when you have no one to take your picture after church? Take pictures in shifts, of course. We’re all in here, just not all TOGETHER. 😉🐰Happy Easter from these chickens!
What do you do when you have no one to take your picture after church? Take pictures in shifts, of course. We’re all in here, just not all TOGETHER. 😉🐰Happy Easter from these chickens!
15 weeks with this angel of my life. On the blog today are some musings about being a mom to this particular little joy factory.
15 weeks with this angel of my life. On the blog today are some musings about being a mom to this particular little joy factory.
Just a couple dudes flyin’ around before bed. #unionsuit #bestPJs #pumpkinheadtinyneck
Just a couple dudes flyin’ around before bed. #unionsuit #bestPJs #pumpkinheadtinyneck
Absolutely no way to even begin to describe how freaking ECSTATIC I am that Emily is about to become part of the family officially. Though to be honest, it’s been years since a dinner table or a holiday has felt complete unless she’s been there. You don’t get to choose your siblings and you certainly don’t get to choose who they end up with, and I feel so incredibly fortunate that Jordan and I got Parker and Emily as family AND as friends. HOLY JOY COMIN OUTTA MY EYEBALLS I’M SO HAPPY!!!! Congratulations to my precious best buddy brother and best wishes to my new sister! #mlenp 😭💍😍
Absolutely no way to even begin to describe how freaking ECSTATIC I am that Emily is about to become part of the family officially. Though to be honest, it’s been years since a dinner table or a holiday has felt complete unless she’s been there. You don’t get to choose your siblings and you certainly don’t get to choose who they end up with, and I feel so incredibly fortunate that Jordan and I got Parker and Emily as family AND as friends. HOLY JOY COMIN OUTTA MY EYEBALLS I’M SO HAPPY!!!! Congratulations to my precious best buddy brother and best wishes to my new sister! #mlenp 😭💍😍
Today I try my hand as a beauty blogger. So many peeps have asked about how pin curling works that I made a video on the blog. No makeup and no idea what I’m doing, but these curls last for 5 days. So, worth it. 💁🏼
True and also true. 
True: I love this baby to bursting and it fills every cell in my body with joy to get to be his mom. I love to celebrate him and I love to talk about him. Every tiny milestone makes my eyeballs fall out of my head with pride. Rocking him to sleep is so precious that I feel like God is standing right next to me in the room. 
Also true: Spit-up covered clothing, the occasional teary day when frustration just bubbles over, wondering if he’s getting enough to eat, musing about what “else” I’m supposed to with my life, struggling with any perceived  judgment about my parenting or personality as a new mom.

It turns out that the “true” doesn’t take away from ”also true;” neither cancels the other out. There’s not a “but” between the two thoughts - there’s an implicit “and.” This post isn't to fish for affirmation, but to remind myself to make room for the “true and also true”’s in my own life and in the lives of those around me. Because it’s possible for both to exist. We all contain multitudes, after all. ❤️
What is it they say in showbiz? - “Never work with animals and children.” HAPPY BIRTHDAY APRIL, the most fabulous of them all!!!! 🎁 🍰 🎂 🎈 🎉 @aprilmcannally
Y’all, this piece. I cannot get over it. Scroll through to see the photo, then the art! Jordan snapped a picture of Mac, TH and me on Max Patch last summer. My brother and future sister-in-law surprised us at Christmas with the most gorgeous charcoal rendering of the photo, done by the one and only @siek_art (an insanely talented childhood friend of mine who also did the painting of TH in the fourth photo!). The nursery finally feels complete with it hanging above Mac’s crib - hard to imagine a time when we weren’t sure just who was growing in there! There he was ➡️ here he is. And pro tip? Make sure you befriend an artist who will turn your ratty-ass bun into a perfect ponytail because she KNOWS. YOUR. LIFE. Emily, you get me. 🙌🏻😘🤩 After ➡️ before! Who doesn’t love a makeover? Thank you, @waggersdog, for handling Tom Hanks’ very first grooming ever with such awesomeness. This sweet boy is looking so handsome after his first haircut (at almost 4 years old 😂). #nationalpetday Pretty special to have walked through pregnancy with my precious friend and across-the-street neighbor @cindiccarlson. SO HAPPY to welcome angel baby Lucy Bee into the world! I can tell she and Mac are going to be great friends by the way they’re already looking at each other...😍 What do you do when you have no one to take your picture after church? Take pictures in shifts, of course. We’re all in here, just not all TOGETHER. 😉🐰Happy Easter from these chickens! 15 weeks with this angel of my life. On the blog today are some musings about being a mom to this particular little joy factory. Just a couple dudes flyin’ around before bed. #unionsuit #bestPJs #pumpkinheadtinyneck Absolutely no way to even begin to describe how freaking ECSTATIC I am that Emily is about to become part of the family officially. Though to be honest, it’s been years since a dinner table or a holiday has felt complete unless she’s been there. You don’t get to choose your siblings and you certainly don’t get to choose who they end up with, and I feel so incredibly fortunate that Jordan and I got Parker and Emily as family AND as friends. HOLY JOY COMIN OUTTA MY EYEBALLS I’M SO HAPPY!!!! Congratulations to my precious best buddy brother and best wishes to my new sister! #mlenp 😭💍😍
Today I try my hand as a beauty blogger. So many peeps have asked about how pin curling works that I made a video on the blog. No makeup and no idea what I’m doing, but these curls last for 5 days. So, worth it. 💁🏼
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