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Reflection & Rejuvenation: August
Oops! It’s been quite a while since I set aside time to reflect on the previous month and set goals for the upcoming month. When I last did it in June, I thought I was still pregnant. I set intentionally light goals for myself to honor my body’s needs during the first trimester. At the beginning of July, I realized I was having a miscarriage. I was too busy dealing with the current moment to reflect on the past or set intentions for July. When August started, I was so, so busy with the start of school.So, mid-August, here I am!What do I want to accomplish this… Read More -
How and Why I Took an Extended Maternity Leave
Last week, M.S. left a comment on this post that said: “I’d love to know more about how you and your husband budgeted the amount
of money you would need to save to transition into a family and work
less than full-time for a while after Henry was born. There is
surprisingly little information out there for couples on this topic.”For as long as I can remember, I knew that I either wanted my partner or me to stay home with our child in the early years. It just seemed like it would be natural and healthy for their development. At one point several years ago, Matt said he… Read More -
Toddlers in the Kitchen
My schedule is about to undergo an exciting shift. Instead of working four days a week from 8am-12:15pm (with the remaining hours in the evenings at home), I’m going to work three days a week from 6am-12pm (with the remaining hours in the evenings at home). Of course 6am is not a particularly desirable time to get to work (I have to get up at 5:15am), but getting off at 12 and having two free days is amazing.
The shift started this past week. I was off Wednesday and Friday. Normally, Matt gets Henry up, helps him get ready, and takes him to daycare. But since he had to travel… Read More
