Kate S.
Kate S. is a mom at home in Fairfield with her 4 kids (2 girls and 2 boys) and one puppy. Kate's sister introduced her to Chris, whom she married in 2010. They welcomed their first daughter in 2012, a son in 2014, another daughter in 2016, another boy in 2018, and finally a puppy in 2021. Kate and Chris's parenting motto would probably be, "Just take them with you." As a family, they continue to enjoy activities like skiing, kayaking, and hiking by taking turns to teach the older kids or strapping babies into backpacks. Kate can be found out and about exploring with her kids, volunteering at their schools, or laughing with other moms at the beautiful chaos of life with children.
Finding “Slices of Joy”
A slice of joy. Where will you find it today? Will it be wedged in the middle of a trip to the grocery store...
Changing My Mindset
One of the biggest jobs we take on as mothers is the role of the “problem-solver.” We figure out the routines and schedules that...
Switching Schools During the Pandemic
As a parent, August is always bittersweet. There is the end of summer and all its freedoms and the excitement surrounding a fresh start...
Keeping a “Social Distance” at Home
We’re together all the time, but I feel like I never actually SEE them as individuals.
By “them” I mean the swarming, laughing, screaming,...
What My Kids Are Teaching Me
It’s a crazy world out there today. Sometimes I feel like I’m grasping at straws trying to keep things in perspective, be a good...
Compromising When You’re Married to Your Opposite
They always say opposites attract. In my case, that is certainly true.
In many ways, my husband and I are polar opposites. I find...
Do We Have to Cancel Everything?
It happened this week, and I’m surprised it took 9 weeks for her to crack. I said “no” to something my daughter wanted to...
Our Kids are Home, But This Is No Summer Vacation
It’s probably every kid’s dream come true. School is canceled …indefinitely! They get to stay home and do whatever they want…kind of.
All of our...
Someday It Will Be Too Quiet
Someday it will be too quiet.
Someday I will miss the noise. The constant clamoring for “mom!” The stories that go on and on and...
I Want My Life to Be Perfect…And It’s Making Me Miserable
I want my life to be perfect.
I want my children to be happy, confident, and living up to their best potentials. I want everyone...