A Pacific Northwest Mom with two boys on the journey of life
In fall of 2016 I started working part time for a friend’s company. It wasn’t something I was planning on, but it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. What started as 10 hours a week moved up to 25 in the beginning of 2017. Our family was in a good spot to …
I have been stuck in my head for the last couple weeks, so none of my writing feels right. I think I have been trying to be to perfect. After writing such a personal piece about my heart attack I was feeling the pressure to put out another awesome piece. I just couldn’t get my …
On Sunday April 17, 2016, I awoke to severe pain in my chest and my upper arms. I was in Chicago for my cousin’s wedding, without Jim and the boys. I was sharing a suite with my sister, Steffani, and her husband, Paul, and sleeping on a pullout sofa. At first, I thought I had …
I am not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions. They always feel like they have to be big life-changing things that are not realistically achieved. Instead, I like the idea of goals or things you want to accomplish. I was listening to Gretchen Rubin’s “Happier” podcast and she was creating an 18 for 2018 …
I am less than two weeks from my 40th birthday. Although I didn’t get my countdown written out like I had planned, I have spent plenty of time reflecting in my head. My husband Jim has done a wonderful job of reflecting on me with his 40to40 countdown on Facebook. For those that haven’t had …
Moms possess an amazing set of skills. Something happens when you have a baby and you develop skills beyond your imagination. Here are a few of the special mom skills · Mother finger – Allows you to shake your finger at people to get them to do what you want. · Eyes all around your …
Spring has sprung in our neck of the woods. In honor of spring and being happy with the blooming flowers and more sunshine, here are ten things that make me happy right now. 1. Will’s questions and comments – It seems like he says something memorable each day. I try to capture them, but sometimes …
As part of my Counting Down to 40 series I will be writing about things about myself of which I am most proud. The first in the series is the importance of being an advocate. When Jack was born I expected to become a mom and have the mother bear instincts kick in, but I …
Photo Friday – Big White We have been skiing at Big White this week for winter break. It was a fun week with great snow and finally better ski weather at the end of the week. Will went to ski school and did great as an Eager Elephant. Jack skied with us all week for …
I turn 40 in October this year. I have been thinking about how I want to countdown to this milestone. Many people create lists of things they want to accomplish in the year leading up to their 40th birthday. I haven’t felt comfortable about making a list like this for a number of reasons. Most …