Another month of my sabbatical has flown by. We spent 3 weeks during this month on an awesome road trip. Before Covid, every summer for years we would take a road trip, some longer than others, but always something we looked forward to. There is something about driving, the places you get to visit along... Continue Reading →
Every 5 years Automattic gives their employees a 3 month paid Sabbatical. Mine would have fallen last year, but I was on a Parental Leave at the time, so I had postponed it to this Spring. I have learned a lot in this past year or so about myself and went into this Sabbatical using... Continue Reading →
I wish I could put into words how my heart feels about New England, but I just can't. To simply explain it... my heart is happy there and when I leave, I just feel sad, like something is missing. As a child / teen, I visited Maine a fair amount of times. We lived a... Continue Reading →
It’s finally your day, my birthday loving girl! I will always appreciate you’re excitement and anticipation leading up to your day. I am excited that this year we can celebrate over 3 days with you. I always think back to when you were little and how badly you wanted to be home for your birthday,... Continue Reading →
I’ll definitely be the first to admit that my instincts often lean toward helicopter parenting. Being someone that grew up with anxiety and always calculating risk, it’s natural to continue to do that with your own children. Alex was adventurous, but always had a good sense of caution for the most part. She would enjoy... Continue Reading →
I’m 2 months away from being 1 year into the best fitness journey of my life. I’ve stopped and started so many different types of exercise throughout my life. I’ll get to where I want to be and then just like that I check it off my list and I’m done. This rollercoaster hasn’t done... Continue Reading →
You’re a little too young to read this yet, but someday I’m confident you’ll look back, so I wanted to wish you a Happy 3rd Birthday! You’ve been excited all week, everyday talking about “Ezra’s Happy Birthday”. I just love your excitement for your day and seeing all of your friends and family. You have... Continue Reading →
I’ve had a few people reach out to me asking about BeachBody, what I like about it and how it’s working for me. I want to start by saying that I don’t get any sort of discount if others sign up and I’m certainly not bragging it up for any sort of perks, I promise!... Continue Reading →
I love looking and thinking back to your many birthday parties over the years. Your interests have changed each year and it’s funny to think that your first school party was a reptile one. There is no way you’d choose that now. 🙂 You also had parties at the trains, painting at Clayground, pool parties... Continue Reading →
“You may not have my eyes or my smile, but you’ll always have my heart.” I am so thankful that we chose love and over the years built a strong relationship. I’ve always been one of your biggest fans, knowing you can do anything your heart desires when you put your mind to it. You... Continue Reading →
I now live with a teenage boy! 😳 How did my little boy grow up so quickly? Noah I appreciate so much your kind heart. You genuinely love and enjoy spending time with our family. And I love how much you have embraced being a big brother to Ezra. You care about everyone. Even if... Continue Reading →
After Brianna’s passing I took a short leave from work. I’ll never forget my first few days back. It was awkward… people had no idea what to say to me and more than anything I didn’t want to talk about it. I was certainly in a place where I just wanted to ignore everything that... Continue Reading →
