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Madison Lea: ThatGirlThatGardens 💚🍃

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🐓 Farm girl-ish. Mom always.
☕ Caffeinated & casually chaotic
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Apparently, we're entering our SHEGO ERA. 💚😂

Unboxing the costume, trying it on, fighting for my life with this wig lace, and slowly realizing that I actually feel GOOD.

I'm finally letting myself dress my body the way it deserves to be dressed, have fun with it, and stop saving things for some imaginary version of myself or some special occasion.

And honestly? I hope my kids grow up seeing that fun doesn't have an expiration date. You can be a grown adult, be a mom, and STILL dress up as your favorite character just because you want to.

Anyway, the wig needs work, Halloween needs to hurry up, and I fear Shego may be a permanent personality trait now. 😂💚

WHO ELSE IS DRESSING UP FOR HALLOWEEN?! by @growingwithmadison

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Some people shake their booty. I shake my coffee creamer because apparently that’s the kind of excitement we’re working with before noon. 😂☕️

Anyway, coffee’s ready. I’m ready-ish. Let’s do this. 😂 by @growingwithmadison

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“It only took you 10 years.”

Seriously?

Homie, this is 4,200 square feet of house with approximately zero square corners, crown molding somewhere near the moon, and a paint job that required scaffolding, ladders on scaffolding, and enough Home Depot trips to earn a loyalty award.

Meanwhile, I've been raising three kids, managing a household, and squeezing this project into whatever time real life allowed me.

I don't have a full-time village. I don't have unlimited time. And I sure as hell don't need to justify how long it took me to finish something this massive.

ONE ROOM LEFT.

So yes, it took a while. And look at what we accomplished. I'm proud of this house, proud of the work, and proud of myself for getting it done.

We're not all running the same race with the same resources. Let's stop measuring someone else's progress by how quickly we'd do it ourselves.

Anyway. My 4,200-square-foot house is painted. How's yours? by @growingwithmadison

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I said, “Can you take care of the dogs for a minute?” Not sure this is what I had in mind. 💀😂

Neville gets the front-row seat, Leo gets his steps in, and apparently Jon has invented a whole new form of dog walking.

The Rolling Stones really said it best. 😂

Circa 2017 by @growingwithmadison

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A little daily reminder that some of the best things in life come from right in your own backyard

❤️ by @growingwithmadison

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No big announcement. No life-changing revelation. I just felt cute, the song was a vibe, and I decided to be a little obnoxious on camera. 😂

Lately, I'm learning that I don't need a reason to be happy. Sometimes you just gotta let yourself shine a little. ✨

Anyway, here's your reminder to be a little silly and enjoy being YOU. 💜 by @growingwithmadison

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Listen. If your brain never shuts the hell up, you NEED to try this!!

15 minutes of compression therapy and suddenly I’m not obsessively overthinking my entire existence. I’m just sitting here like DAMN. MY LEGS FEEL AMAZING. 😭😂

Who knew the secret to shutting my brain off was apparently squeezing the absolute life out of my legs?!

BRB, making this part of my personality. 💀 by @growingwithmadison

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Went to support a friend’s new business and accidentally got my legs factory-reset in the process. 😂🙌

Seriously, though! Nova Reset just had their grand opening, and I’m SO glad I got out of my own way and went to the ribbon cutting!

Kylie and her family are amazing, and I LOVE seeing people take an idea, do all the research, put in the work, and actually MAKE IT HAPPEN right here in our own community!

And the compression therapy? HOLY MOLY. My legs feel AMAZING. 🤯😂 Like, why have I been sleeping on this?!

We spend so much time researching ways to feel better, take care of ourselves, and figure out what actually works. And here they are, bringing something new to our community that people can actually experience for themselves!

And can we talk about how glad I am that I DIDN’T talk myself out of going?! Sometimes you just need to get out of your own head, show up, and see what happens. I could have easily stayed home, but I would have missed out on such a great experience!

I love seeing new businesses open their doors, and I love even more getting to cheer people on as they bring their dreams to life. ❤️

Go check out Nova Reset and show Kylie and her family some love!

And seriously… if you haven’t tried compression therapy, you might need to. Because THESE LEGS ARE HAPPY. 😂👏 by @growingwithmadison

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Some days, your body is just DONE, your energy is nowhere to be found, and even the little things feel like a lot.

Today, I'm not chasing productivity, trying to conquer the world, or pretending I've got it all together. I'm making my coffee, taking a breath, and giving myself permission to just BE for a minute.

Because sometimes pulling up your big girl panties doesn't mean pushing harder. Sometimes it means slowing down, giving yourself some grace, and accepting that today might just be a coffee-and-survive kind of day. 😂☕️

If you're having one of those days, too, consider this your reminder that you don't have to earn your rest. You don't have to be productive to be worthy of a little peace.

We're gonna take it one sip at a time. And if the coffee could kick in before life starts asking things of me, that'd be great. 🤎 by @growingwithmadison

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Open house at the fire hall is always a hit! 🚒❤️

Spraying the hose at mock flames? CHECK. Checking out all the emergency vehicles? CHECK. Meeting a sheriff’s department Malamute AND seeing a horse? ALSO CHECK. 😂

The kids had the BEST time on Friday, and I swear these community events are such a gift. So many amazing people taking the time to bring things out, let the kids explore, answer questions, and make memories with our little ones.

Huge appreciation for everyone who makes these days happen. These are the kinds of memories they’ll talk about long after the day is over. ❤️

If your local fire hall hosts an open house, GO! Your kids will love it, and you’ll leave with a camera roll full of memories. 🚒 by @growingwithmadison

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NOT THE HEAD SHAKE. 😭💀😂

Me: “Hi! Hi there! Are you ready for the kids to come see you?”

This goat: absolutely the hell not.

THE WAY HE SHOOK HIS HEAD. SIR. I DIDN'T EVEN FINISH THE QUESTION. 😂😂😂

I'm crying. Tell me why the animals are already over us. 💀

PLEASE tell me you saw that head shake. 😂 by @growingwithmadison

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Thank God for farmers, fresh air, farm animals, and little days like this. 🌾🎃

Goats, pigs, cows, a hayride, pumpkins, and of course… coming home with more gourds than we probably needed. 😂

Just a really good day, making memories, enjoying the little things, and soaking up this season. There’s something special about a simple trip to the farm that just makes your heart happy.

Grateful for the people who work hard to bring these traditions, these moments, and our food to life. ❤️🚜

Support your local farms, take the little trip, and bring home the extra gourds. You won't regret it. 🎃 by @growingwithmadison

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