The last Q&A type thing we did was The Mom Game Podcast with Emily Jones from the Texas Rangers and Julie Dobbs from The Ticket. You can watch our episode here! There are definitely some bits of info you haven’t heard and we had time to go way more in depth than we are usually able to over on instagram stories.
Anyhoo, these are our most requested blog posts. Nosies gonna nose. Let’s begin.
What college and careers are the kids interested in?
PW: Blake is interested in marine biology and entomology. Kylie is interested in owning a dance studio. Aven hasn’t really said much. Griffin, like so many young kids, wants to be a Youtuber.
JM: My older kids seem to be interested in Texas A&M. Jackson did tell me that he didn’t think college was necessary. I said he may be correct but it sure is fun!!! Hayes hasn’t mentioned anything other than working with his daddy one day.
What happened with the jewelry from your ex husbands?
PW: I have mine in a safe. I have no idea what I want to do with it but it sure is gorgeous! I thought about selling it, but I haven’t made a decision yet.
JM: Same. I’ve thought about selling, I’ve thought about keeping in case the kids want someday. Not sure what we will decide on.
Paige, have you done any more face threads? Do you like the results?
I have’t done any more, yes I like the results! It’s subtle, but is such a good procedure mixed with filler to restore some volume. Abby Henegan did mine.
What clubs were you in in high school? (from a fellow MHS Warrior ’04)
PW: German club and German Honors Society! I was the German Club representative on homecoming court my senior year. I was also on the golf team and in the Key Club for service.
JM: I don’t remember being in any clubs besides the ones that met in fields to drink on Friday night. Sorry mom.
I’m dying to hear more about Paige’s latest ex boyfriend and the current dating news.
Still on the dating apps. Still going on dates. I was dating a guy since early June. He made it seem like he wanted a relationship buuuuuut, when it came down to taking a leap and putting his heart out there or being scared, he chose scared. Good luck with that mentality and making it past a few surface level dates, repeat, repeat, repeat. The ex boyfriend Jeff impulsively broke things off after some normal couple irritations when I was down and out with my back and sciatica problems. I was blindsided, especially since he had sold his house to spend more time at mine and booked a trip to Washington for me to meet his entire family. He had been talking about getting engaged and tons of future plans. But, as always, it’s for the best and I’m really glad it went down when it did. This Queen needs a King, I’m looking for that man that can handle being part of a power couple, bring stability as well as fun and that has some emotional intelligence.
JM: Bye Jeff. Next.
Any advice for Kindergarten jitters?
PW: For the moms: know the teachers have it so much more under control than you would ever believe and has those babies independently doing things so quickly. If they cry when you drop them off, they stop crying almost immediately when you leave. I was a first grade teacher for two years and this was always the case. For the kids: I don’t know haha. Mine have been pretty easy at transitioning into kinder.
JM: We just went thru this. Hayes can be very shy until he is comfortable. No real advice other than to talk through what their day may look like and discuss transitions that may be tough. Quickly drop off….sticking around makes things worse. Sink or swim kiddos!
How is coparenting going?
PW: We work well together and are flexible when we need to be. The kids are doing fabulous and it’s a pretty easy set up on everyone.
Who are your favorite trainers?
PW: Dana Stilley is the trainer I was working out with before the back injury got so bad. Kadee Sweeney is my favorite for pilates and Abercrombie & Fit is also great to get ideas from on social media.
JM: I love working with Michael at Luxury Lifestyle Training in Mckinney. He has an amazing gym but will also come to you. I workout twice a week with some of my favorite friends so that makes it more enjoyable and holds me accountable.
Paige how do you keep searching for love after heartbreak?
I have such a full life, the house, the kids, the career I love, a great family, amazing friends, the only thing missing is a romantic relationship, a real partner. That missing piece and the hope that I will find that person that I tell everything to, go do things with, travel with, can be fully comfortable with and have that romantic love that I have wanted, that’s what keeps me searching. I have taken my last two exclusive relationships and looked at my behavior, their behavior, analyzed the heck out of it. I have been able to feel the pain, let it hit me hard and heal from it. Now with a rational thought process, I can see where I need growth and see the behaviors and characteristics I will no longer tolerate from a partner. You have to be vulnerable and throw yourself into this world if you want to get the most out of it. That might mean more heartbreak, but it will eventually lead me to a healthy fulfilling relationship.
Do you dread back to school? I do.
PW: Yes and no. Yes because I don’t like setting my alarm and the early morning getting ready with four kids stuff. But also no, because it’s so nice to be back in a routine and have a predictable schedule.
JM: With the big kids, yes. I only have half time with them and they are at easy enjoyable ages. Summer never seems like it’s long enough with them. Hayes.. I am basically knocking on the door for them to let him back in. He needs a lot of activity and thrives on a routine and schedule. God bless Kindergarten teachers.
Who do you like better, Julie or Emily?
PW: I know Emily better, but how can you pick?! They are both adorable and awesome and so accomplished. I respect the heck out of both of them and hope to get to see them again soon!
JM: Did Emily or Julie ask this?!? Love them both and we need a happy hour soon.
I’d love to hear about your house remodel progress!
It’s still at the dirt work stage and has been for months. This is unexpected and not thrilling. The structural engineer needed to add a step on the patio and for whatever reason, it has taken months to get that done. I have no idea when any other work is going to start, but I do know they finally got the engineer to fix the plans. It’s basically the slowest moving project of all time and I have nothing cool to show yet. I will be blogging it and posting it on stories as soon as there is any progress or anything fun to share!
Why aren’t you using more reputable dating sites?
I am. I’m guessing you think they aren’t reputable by my instagram stories of the funny profiles I find. I’m on hinge, bumble, the league and luxy and that is as good as it gets. There are lots of great men out there and I have gone on lots of great dates and have had lots of very high quality men pursuing me.
Curious…why date so much? Why not just be single and focus on you and your kids?
I focus on myself and my kids and date. When I shared this question and answered it on stories a lot of the responses were “no one would ask that to a man” and “this person is probably married and doesn’t understand the place you are in”
I agree.
Dating advice you would give your daughters?
PW: Relationships are hard at any age, they can bring out insecurities and parts of yourself that you don’t know very well. My advice is to only date boys that bring value to your life. If they are sucking the life out of you then it’s not the right fit.
JM: Ugh, I don’t even want to think about this. My advice. hold off as long as possible! Enjoy your girlfriends and other activities…who needs boys at such a young age?!?! Although I would’ve totally rolled my eyes at my mom if she gave me that answer. Not sure….not there yet…not ready to be…ask again in a few years.
