What a year you have had! You have been counting down for months to this special day. You love birthdays and have enjoyed celebrating everyone else's, patiently, but excitedly waiting your turn. Fall may be your favorite season, although you really do love all of them for different reasons. The moment the Pumpkin People arrived,... Continue Reading →
My wish for you today is that you put yourself first for the entire day. 🙂 I know it's hard, by nature you are so giving, always trying to be sure that everyone else is okay and that anything that needs to be taken care of is. I love that about you, but I want... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite aspects of your personality has always been that you are a big dreamer. You have been your whole life. I remember you telling me stories as a toddler of what you will do some day, the things you will own, your many hobbies and "jobs", etc. You have always had the... Continue Reading →
I have 1 day left and can't help feel anything but thankful for these past 3 months... the memories, the adventures, the uninterrupted time with my family and friends. We were really blessed to have our Thomas family (my sister in law & family) home for a few weeks when we returned from vacation. We... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
I started my parental leave from Automattic back in February. I was nervous, excited, anxious... lots of emotions. I didn't know if I would keep busy enough, I was worried I wouldn't have enough interactions with people above the age of 2 and I wasn't sure how to "best" use my time. It didn't take... Continue Reading →
I’ve loved my birthday for as long as I can remember. I also love other peoples birthdays, but when it’s your own, it’s even more special. Just think back over your life and imagine how different things would be if you didn’t exist, if you were never born. Many people would be affected in some... Continue Reading →
When Caile was a toddler we started the discussion about what activity we wanted to start her in. My brother and I had taken piano for 14-15 years, starting when we were 3 and I saw so many benefits, especially involving memory throughout the years. Dance was always very appealing to me since memory development... Continue Reading →
I Dream of Summer 