Tell us about your family.
Ashley: We started our family in Nashville, TN, 12 years ago and recently relocated to Auburn, AL, to be near family. We love to be outdoors – going to the lake and the beach, camping, amusement parks, grilling out, and attending all the Auburn athletic events.
Will, our oldest son, is finishing up rec league tackle football, his favorite sport. Other sports he loves are basketball, baseball, and lacrosse. The girls are both enjoying gymnastics at AGA. Annie also loves Hip-Hop at Nix Dance! They keep us busy with all the activities, but it’s so fun seeing them do what they love and settle right into a new place with new schools and friends! Kids are so resilient! They haven’t skipped a beat!
You work from home as a CPA? What are the most rewarding parts of this? What about the most difficult?
Ashley: I have been a self-employed CPA since our first child was born. I am incredibly grateful for the flexibility this brings, but as with any job, it can be stressful at times, given the day-to-day of being a Mom with three young kids!
My husband, Robert, is also a CPA and works from home. I’m not sure I could do it without him! Balancing it all can be hard at times, but we are both very thankful we have the flexibility that we do while being present with the kids!
Holidays are in full swing! This means plenty of time out of school and at home. What are some ways you keep your kids engaged and active during the weeks they are out of school, especially while working from home?
Ashley: While holidays can bring lots of chaos with feeling the need to do all the things, we love just the slower pace of the kids sleeping in and having more of a relaxed schedule during their breaks. If the weather is nice, I always encourage outside play or getting together with friends!
We try to take advantage of all the fun Christmas activities around town while also enjoying time together as a family. We enjoy staying home and playing games or watching movies. Also, with the grandparents and cousins nearby, it’s the perfect time to get together. Christmas crafts are always fun, too!
What are some of your most rewarding moments as a mother? Does one in particular stand out?
Ashley: The most rewarding thing for me as a mom is feeling connected with my kids! I love seeing each of their personalities shine and radiate in all that they do. They are so full of life, and it makes my heart happy that they have such fun spirits. It’s refreshing to see life through the eyes of our kids! It can be so hard being a Mom, but then you get this glimpse of something the kids have done that gives you hope that you must be doing something right. For me, hearing the words “I love you” out of the blue puts a smile on my face and fills my heart.
Having three kids between 5 and 10 must be pretty demanding. What self-care practices do you use to care for yourself as a mother?
Ashley: I work out when I make the time for it and squeeze in a mani and pedi from time to time. Although, the girls want to join in for those now. I also try and carve out some time to just disconnect from the day to day tasks and that may be as simple as grabbing coffee or running an errand solo!
What is your greatest hope for your children’s future?
Ashley: I pray and hope they surround themselves with good friends, make sound decisions, and know they can always come to us. I also pray they show kindness to others in all that they do.
What has been the most important lesson you have learned since becoming a mother?
Ashley: To give yourself grace. I tell the kids all the time, “We are in this together!” We aren’t perfect, but we are trying, and we will, and we do mess up, but in the end, we are family! I remember going through a hard “mom moment” where I just felt pushed in every direction. My sister told me, “Bring it back to the basics” – family dinners around the table. It was a great reminder to just spend time together.
Rapid Fire Questions:
- Favorite Season? Fall
- Favorite Color? Blue
- Favorite Snack? Dark Chocolate
- Favorite Animal? Dog – Boomer
- Favorite Place to Vacation? Beach
Ashley Lang and her husband Robert both graduated from Auburn University and work from home as CPAs. Together, the couple has three children – Will (10), Annie (8), and Marley (5.) They also have a Chocolate Labradoodle named Boomer. The Langs attend Auburn Community Church and love being involved in small groups.
Author: Staff
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