Blaire Penrod

High School Counselor. Teddy’s Mom. Ian’s Wife. Dog Mom. Hiking Enthusiast. Baking Obsessed. Half Grandma/Half Hippie.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

I was gone for two days to attend some much needed professional development. Today I came back and heard so many I Missed You’s and Thank Goodness You’re Back’s. My sweet kiddos will never know how much it makes my heart swell to know they noticed I was gone 💕😭 #theyblessme

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

Not to brag, but today I closed all my rings on my Apple Watch AND folded a load of laundry as soon as the dryer was done. I’m starting to get the hang of adulting.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

There really needs to be “I have a baby” parking spots. Hauling my child and all his snacks and worldly possessions into a store after walking a mile is fully the reason I never shop. #exhaustedmomma #momprobs

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

The pursuit of perfection leads to pretending.

Pretending encourages others to chase perfection.

And it's just all so very exhausting.

Let's give each other the gift of transparency and grace as we pursue Jesus. Because perfection doesn’t exist on this side of eternity.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

All this to say- I work with high school students. Some of whom are 17 and 18 and we are starting to act like they’re adults in so many ways, because technically they are. But deep down they’re all still kids who need love and support. So thankful I can be a small part of that.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

The past week in counseling:
🔅A student who is generally not concerned with grades brought his progress report to me to show he has all A’s. He was so proud. I jumped up and down for him. In that moment he was grinning and I saw his 8 year old self. It was wonderful.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

🔅Lastly, a student who never reaches out sat in my office and smiled today. We’ve talked a lot and that smile was the first I’ve ever received. I was honored. And realized we’re making headway. I often wonder why she never smiles.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

🔅Another student stood up for themself when told they were a bad person. It took all the courage the student had and afterward they cried in my arms. Again. I saw a small child who just wanted to be loved.

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

The Great British Baking Show is back with a new season and I’ve never been so thankful for an extra day off. #bakingaddict #gimmethesweets #LaborDayWeekend

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

When you and your husband carpool to class together and he gets out first 😂😂 #booksarelife @CoachPenrodEP

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

“Mommy, you’re buying what?!?!”

I bought some stuff for Teddy’s 1st birthday party today and I don’t think either of us are ready. He’ll be 11 months this Saturday 😱 Where does the time… https://t.co/k9fZDAlLsP

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

It’s amazing to me how I’m supposed to be the counselor and help students get through the day, but they very often do the same for me. It’s always the little actions that make a big difference! ❤️ #ilovemyjob #careloveserve #counselor

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

@KennedyLayne__ I miss your smiling face and yellow shoes. I hope this year is amazing for you, dear!

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

The moment when you finally feel “home” while you’re at work. I’ve waited years to feel this again. #flylikeanEPeagle #careloveserve #highschoolcounselor

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

@DabblesMandy @BennettCarlin @LesliJones804 @JonArchie1 @CarlottaMctigue Oh my goodness - this is too cute! “We’re tresspassins” 🤣

[MrsStaplesEP @MrsStaplesEP]

Attention parents of incoming 7th and 9th graders:

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

It’s good to know that homework as an adult (who should have it together by now) is the same for me as it was at 19.

Type a paragraph, clean, type a paragraph, scroll social media, type a paragraph, stare into space...
#gradschool #finalsweek #distractedtyper

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

If you can watch the first 10 min of “When They See Us” and not be upset for these families, I’m not sure we can be friends. The systemic racism that rears it’s ugly head in this mini series is terrifying. Raising a black boy in America has to be the scariest job. #WhenTheySeeUs

[Blaire Penrod @blaire_bear7]

In case you’re wondering how my day is going, I’ve heated up my coffee 3 times and it’s looking like #4 is coming soon. #teddyjay #onthemove #momlife