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Ashley Spore

@ashley__spore

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✨CEO of Boy Chaos
⚾️Baseball fields are my office
💕Raising feral humans with love & caffeine
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9 months ago

Today, I turn 40.

A year ago, I never imagined how much life could change in just 365 days.

Thirty-nine broke me in ways I didn’t expect. It was a year filled with family illness, heartbreak, burnout, uncertainty, and more tears than I ever thought I would cry. There were days I questioned everything—my purpose, my strength, and the path I was on.

But sometimes life has to unravel you before it can rebuild you.

Somewhere in the middle of the pain, I found pieces of myself I didn’t even realize I’d lost.

I learned that it’s okay to outgrow people, places, and even old versions of myself. Not everyone is meant to come with me into the next chapter, and that’s okay.

I learned that I can’t control how others choose to act. I can only control how I respond, and that response has become one of my greatest sources of peace.

I stopped trying to have every answer. I let go of the need to overanalyze every decision and began trusting the process, even when I couldn’t see where it was leading.

And on the days when everything felt too heavy, I reminded myself: one day at a time. One step at a time. Sometimes that’s all we can do, and sometimes that’s more than enough.

As I step into 40, my priorities have become crystal clear.

This past year reminded me how fragile life can be. It taught me that time is our most valuable gift and that the people we love deserve more of it. The things that once consumed my thoughts no longer carry the same weight. My focus isn’t on chasing titles, meeting expectations, or trying to control every outcome. My focus is on being present—with my family, with the people I love, and with the life we’re building together.

Forty isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about finally knowing what matters.

So I’ll keep moving forward the same way I’ve learned to get through this past year: one day at a time, one step at a time, trusting that where I’m headed matters far more than where I’ve been. by @ashley__spore

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3 months ago

Today my baby graduated from 5th grade, and I’m not entirely sure how that happened. One minute I was teaching him how to tie his shoes, and the next he’s rolling his eyes when I try to take “just one more picture.”

Watching you grow has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m so proud of the kind, funny, smart, hardworking young man you’re becoming. You’ve made us laugh, kept us on our toes, and filled our lives with more joy than you’ll ever know.

Middle school is right around the corner, which is both exciting and slightly terrifying for us. We survived elementary school homework, lost water bottles, mystery lunchbox smells, and countless baseball games. Somehow, we all made it.

Keep being yourself, keep chasing your dreams, and remember that no matter how big you get, you’ll always be my little boy.

Congratulations, graduate! 🎓❤️ by @ashley__spore

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4 months ago

Not Brixton being promoted to emergency catcher the last tournament of the season 🫣 by @ashley__spore

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5 months ago

Spring Break 2026 🩷💜💛 by @ashley__spore

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6 months ago

Sent my little dude to science camp…
He forgot me in 0.2 seconds and is now scaling a rock wall like a National Geographic special 😭 by @ashley__spore

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6 months ago

4-year-old baseball is basically chaos with uniforms and snacks and I’m here for it ⚾😂 by @ashley__spore

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7 months ago

ChatGPT got it right (ish) 😂⚾️ by @ashley__spore

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8 months ago

Life ditch day was activated yesterday.

No practice. No schedule.
Just overpriced snacks and kids living their best lives.

Worth it! by @ashley__spore

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9 months ago

Here we go 🫠 by @ashley__spore

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9 months ago

Things no one tells you when you become a team parent ⬇️

⚾️ You’re expected to know everything
⚾️ You’ll get asked things that aren’t your job
⚾️ You’ll do more than you planned
⚾️ You’ll Google a lot

So I made the guide I wish I had my first season.

The Ultimate Team Parent Playbook gives you:
- A season timeline
- Game day checklists
- Snack, party and communication templates with app recommendations
- Clear boundaries (what’s NOT your responsibility)

📌Save this if you’re a team parent
🔗 Link in bio to grab the guide by @ashley__spore

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9 months ago

Spring baseball is almost here ⚾️
Which means schedules, snacks, team events, group texts, and somehow being responsible for everything.

If this is your first season, WELCOME TO THE CHAOS! 😅
I’m sharing everything I wish someone had told me

👉Follow for team parent survival tips by @ashley__spore

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