So i've come to the conclusion that most people think my life is easy. Remember, things aren't always what they seem. Just because my husband and daughter are in the public eye and are considered Famous, Stars and everything else doesn't mean our life is always happy and perfect.

I'm a mom, above everything else I'm a mother and wife. I get up early, I do laundry, clean house, cook meals, and help with schoolwork and everything else that comes along. That's my first and foremost job in this world and always will be. I usually get up before everyone else and go to bed late because I'm constantly doing something. Sometimes I forget to take time out of the day for myself too. It's not always easy. I've had 5 wonderful children and I wouldn't trade them for the world but raising 5 kids can be tricky at times, especially when my husband spends a lot of time working. These past few years after Miley has a made a name for herself one of us have been with her the whole time. While she was doing Hannah her father was with her since he was also on the show but other than that the responsibility fell to me. I enjoy every moment I can get with my children and being able to spend time with her and watch her grow into a woman and watch her career grow has truly been a blessing. Does it take time away from my other kids? Of course, but they understand. They all know that when someone needs something I'm the first one they can call, no matter what the situation. I'm my kids biggest fan, and I always will be. My day consists of feeding them, laundry, cleaning, everything that a normal wife and mother does. Do I have some help, yes of course I do but I try to do most things myself especially since I'm a perfectionist.

A lot of people also think that because we have money or are considered rich that it makes everything better. That's not always true. Money doesn't buy happiness and it never will be able to. Sure, it can buy you something and make you stop thinking but that problem is always there. Feelings don't go away just because you purchased something. Money is nice, I won't lie. I don't have to worry about how my bills will be paid and I know I can go out and not worry about it. Do I enjoy it? Of course. I'm a shopaholic but my husband and I still budget and watch our spendings just like you. We don't want to blow it just because it's there. We do save and put money aside. Our kids have always been blessed to be able to have what they want when we feel they deserve it. But money also can cause a lot of problems because you do have it and feel it's just there to be spent, and it does that with everyone. You have to be careful and responsible whether you have a little money or a lot. There's the good and the bad with every situation.

People don't realize that things in my life aren't perfect. I've got a husband who is constantly gone and we can go weeks at a time without seeing each other. It's hard, it causes strain in a relationship and when you have people in your ears saying things that aren't true or see articles about yourself or your children that aren't true or are nasty it can hurt. Everything we say has to be taken with a grain of salt. Everyone has our bad days including us. We have lived this life since before the kids. We've rode the wave of being on top to being on the downside and having a break and then back at the top again. Things in our lives change everyday and it causes a lot of stress but we handle it, know what's true, and move on.

I really wish people would stop and think that maybe they aren't perfect either and see that we deal with the day to day stress of being a family too and I hope these blogs let you see that. We do our best to be role models, and inspirations to our fans but sometimes we snap and say things or do things that aren't always the best. I'm not the one in the industry but I feel the pressure and see what happens. I've been behind the scenes and up front, I've gotten hate mail, I've gotten fan mail. All that matters to me is that my family is happy. Do our fans make us happy? OF COURSE. We love our fans and can't believe there are so many of you.

Well i'm done rambling on and I think i've covered what I needed to. I hope this gives you a little insight on my life and how it isn't always perfect. Thanks guys. I hope you all enjoy these blogs.

xoxo Tish

Just a quick one.

Well I just logged on and i'm glad to see that i've gained some new followers! That's always exciting and makes me want to do more on here, I hope you all are enjoying the blogs and I'm doing my best to keep them coming and frequent. It's hard with the crazy schedules that all of us have and trying to think of what to say without saying too much, so if you ever have something you'd like to hear about or anything please feel free to let me know. I'm always open to more suggestions!

I just wanted to say how blessed I truly am. I thank GOD everyday for giving me the wonderful family that I have and letting my husband and kids live their dreams. It's amazing to be able to experience it with them! Without our fans we wouldn't be here, you guys keep us going. It's really fun for me to not only be able to interact and see Miley's fans and Brandi's and Trace's but to be able to connect with Billy Ray's fans and people who have been there since the beginning and watched our family grow. We've been in the public eye for a long time now and to hear about the old days from people who were fans before Miley even started Hannah is just amazing. People that have shared with us memories from when we first came into this industry to the present to me is just a wonderful feeling and a blessing. I'm just so amazed that people have even wanted to follow us and stay with us for that long. Through our journey our fan base has expanded and that is just equally amazing. Through the good times and the bad our fans have supported us and have shown their love and we couldn't be more thankful. We always know someone has our back and our fans really do mean the world to us. I just wanted to say Thank you, and to say I love hearing from you all. I hope you all continue to grow with us, and if not we understand.

I'm off now, and am always open to new suggestions on what to blog about. Please feel free to give feedback, I don't bite. :) I hope everyone has a marvelous and blessed week. Remember that love is stronger than hate and family and friends are important so don't forget to thank them and let them help you when you need it. God Bless.

Tish

Updates!

So the tour is going AMAZING. I'm loving Australia and don't want to leave. There have been a few problems but nothing too major. The volcanic ash decided to make it hard to get to our next destination but it was nothing too bad, although the poor crew had to take buses. As i'm sure you all know a fan rushed the stage in Melbourne. It was a scary thing for not only Miley but also myself. That's my little girl. Things like that are extremely risky for us. That is why we have such tight security. Thankfully our security got her off the stage and Miley brought back stage safely. My heart skipped a beat and I almost rushed out too. I'm not going to say much about this topic other than I'm happy nobody was hurt and everything is okay. Just remember how we feel when you do things like that too.

These time changes are so difficult on me! I'm not getting much sleep and my body has still not completely adjusted but it's getting better. Glad to be here though and all of our fans are amazing. All of the places we have been on this tour have been beautiful and the fan support is overwhelming. We appreciate the support, love, and can't wait to come back to these places one day!

It's been rough not being able to share all of these amazing experiences with my other children and husband. I definitely do miss all of them and can't wait to be home with them. But absence makes the heart grow fonder :) Being on the road has been something I've done for awhile now but that doesn't mean it makes it any easier. I think it's time for a family vacation!

Yes, I have a Facebook, Twitter, Formspring, and this blog. I try to keep as in the social sites as possible for the fans. If you need think you can comment on here and I will be more than happy to post them for you. Sorry i'm not blogging much, trying to do my best! God Bless!

xox Tish

Reflections.

You know I've been thinking a lot over how my life has changed in a year. A lot has happened, some bad some good. Things happen, people change, and we grow as a person and move on.

This year has been one crazy ride in my life. I've held on tight and I've come to terms with it all and things are still changing, happening, and it's not slowing down. It will never slow down because that's life, that's just the way it is. People don't realize I have my good days, my bad days, my okay days, and i'm still a hormonal woman with 5 kids and a husband. I'm not perfect, I've made mistakes in my past, with my kids, in my marriage, and i'm still making them and will continue to make them. I'm not going to go into all of my mistakes because honestly I don't believe that is really anyone's business.

I remember falling love with the man I call my husband and my other half. It was not planned, but it was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I was a wild child and he was the one to change everything. He took in my other two children that weren't even his. He became their dad. Anyone can be a father but it takes a real man to be a dad, and my husband is a great one. He loves all of the kids with all of his heart, he would do anything he could for them. He loves me unconditionally and just like every other marriage and couple we have our days when we fight and days when we don't want to leave each others side. Our marriage is very different from most marriages as i'm sure you can tell. We aren't a normal couple, or family. We aren't very affectionate in public, and we are separated a lot and not by choice. As you all know my husband is very involved with his career and I couldn't be happier for him. I'm very involved with my children and Miley's career and I couldn't be more proud of them but it does separate us at times and cause us to be away from each other and the kids. It can really cause a strain on a marriage and I think anybody could understand why. Last year we went through a really rough patch and it took a toll on every single one of us in the family. Things were hard but we got through it and are happier than ever and we know that we are meant to be and nothing will ever change that.

I remember the day I told Billy Ray that I was pregnant, he was shocked, happy, and scared. This was his first baby other than Christopher who was not part of his life. His mother and I got pregnant around the same time. She gave him a son, I gave him a daughter. He was there by my side through the whole pregnancy and when he couldn't be my phone did not stop ringing! During my pregnancy he knew that her name should be Destiny Hope, so that was her name. She was such a happy baby and her nickname was Smiley which was shortened to Miley. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished and she still amazes us to this day. She's become a wonderful and beautiful young woman and she will have our support no matter what. She is our baby girl and always will be.

Not too long after I ended up getting pregnant again. This was another experience that brought us together. This time I gave him a son, Braison Chance. He just turned 17 in May. It's amazing to think that I brought him into this world 17 years ago. I remember him taking his first steps, his first bike ride, his first girlfriend, and his first break up. Boys are a lot of different than girls, but I'm glad that I had the chance of giving Billy a son. He is growing into a young adult and I can't wait to see him grow into a man and have a wife and family as his own. He is a lot different from the girls but reminds me so much of my older son and his dad.

I got pregnant a few years later with our youngest Noah Lindsey. She's the baby of the family and she's a mommy and daddy's girl. They are all like that. They know who to go to for what and they love us both. This time, he knew I was pregnant before I did. Sure enough, he was right. He knows me so well. I gave him another girl. Noah Lindsey. She's our youngest, our baby, and our little princess. She's a daddy's little girl, and mommy's princess. She's hyper, crazy, and can always make you laugh and she loves to snuggle. She's only 11 and starting to notice boys and I'm not sure i'm okay with that! I can't believe my baby is starting to become a teenager but we can't wait to watch her blossom into a young lady and see what she does and see what happens in her life.

My kids are truly my world. I'm a mother and wife and that's what is important to me. Nothing else in this world matters as long as I have my family. When we are all apart we are constantly calling, texting, or online together. We have a strong family connection and I hope that never changes. My kids are very grounded, and what's kept them that way is our family. Yes, we love to shop but what woman doesn't! We are so grateful for everything in our lives. Our fans are wonderful and we are so glad that you all have decided to support us in everything we do. The fans are what let us continue and let my children live their dreams and I couldn't be more thankful as a mother.

Things are still changing, my husband and I are getting older and my kids are growing up so quickly. I've learned this year and over my life not to take things for granted and to keep those that you love close to you. Things can change in an instant and you never know when that may be. It's hard seeing my kids grow up but it's time to let them make some mistakes and grow into adults. I've learned not to regret things and to accept the past and what's happened because if you don't you will never move into the future. I can't wait to see what life brings my family and I in the years to come, and I'm ready to take on whatever life throws at me.

Shocked!

Well I'd like to start out with this, I don't watch much t.v. if that is any shock to you! But I was flipping through channels and had seen clips and heard about it and decided to just leave it on. I'm not sure if any of you all watch it but it's called "The Real Housewives of Orange County". I just want to say that I don't know if it's real or fake because i'm not friends with any of the women, but I have to say that you can see the tension and the real emotions.

From what I've gathered two of the women are going through a divorce. My heart goes out to them, and the fact that they have televised themselves going through the emotions and the heartbreak is very hard to do. As everyone knows my husband and I filed and started the process. It was a heartbreaking time for everyone and we had enough to contend with but when other people get involved and the media it can really take a toll. Luckily my husband and I realized it wasn't what we really wanted and that we truly did love each other and we reconciled.

I watched the episode where Tamra threw the wine on Gina because she was getting involved in her divorce and Vicki had just filed and was a mess and trying to put on a happy face for her party guests. That takes incredible strength to do. As far as throwing wine on someone, that was a little out of hand but I don't know everything behind that story either, but I must say that I was shocked by that. These women have way too much drama at times and seem to practically hate each other but yet film a show and hang out all the time which makes no sense to me AT ALL. If you don't like someone and they have done you wrong you don't hang out with them or act like their friend.

Well i'm done, let me know what you all think of the show!

Media.

Okay, well I would like to say that my family is doing great and still to this day even after everything that has been happened I still get questions about Bret Michaels and I. That truly hurts and is a shame! Bret Michaels and I were business friends and Miley helped him on a duet and he helped her with a song that was on her "Can't Be Tamed" album called "Every Rose Has It's Thorn", which was his song to begin with. The fact that they started trying to claim that I was having an affair is not only disrespectful but just embarrassing to the both of us. We have both denied the claims and then once my husband filed for divorce it was the so called reason for our divorce. People need to realize that we are still human and we have feelings also. We don't always show it when walking around but we go home and it's hard when your kids hear from friends at school or online or in a magazine that mommy is having an affair and then come home with the news. I try to keep my kids as sheltered and away from that kind of things as possible but obviously it's hard. It's sad that when our family was in a hard place and when we truly needed space and support that they would only intentionally make it more difficult. Those kinds of allegations are just ridiculous because you can really hurt someone or a relationship with that. It puts a strain on your relationship even if it isn't true because of the stress. I think i'm going to lay this topic to rest now and just say that i'm still very hurt over this and it needs to finally be dropped.

xoxo Tish

Tour Update!

We had SO much fun on the first half of tour and are currently enjoying a break and some downtime! We can't wait to get back on the road and see some more fans and be in new places yet again! We were so amazed by all of the signs, flowers, and LOVE we received while on the first half of The Gypsy Heart Tour!

I'm going to try and post some pictures that we took along the way on our first half. I hope you enjoy them!

Billy Ray and I in Costa Rica.

Some of the crew!

Miley and I at a press conference!

Giving Miley "treatments" on Mother's Day!

Miley and I in Argentina.

At the venue getting ready!

Quality Time with my Superstar.

Miley and I!

Taking a day off and enjoying the beach!

Miley sleeping on our flight. She looks so sweet! She slept for 5 hours!!!

We got our nails done for Mother's Day :)

There are many more pictures that I could share, but I believe this is enough! I hope you all enjoy the photos and enjoy your summers!!!!

xoxox Tish

SONG.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSLt27Z60_c
I found this song by accident and have fallen in love with it. I hope you all do too. It moved me to tears and has been on repeat a lot of the day.