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.
Weeknight Chicken Dinner: Three Ways
Lately, my 6-year-old has been very into cooking and helping out in the kitchen. I want to encourage her, but I’m usually not too...
Keep It Simple, Keep It Real, Keep it Off Your Plate!
I’ve been reading a lot about the “mental load” of motherhood lately. I agree that it can be one of the hardest parts of...
“Does Your Baby Sleep Through the Night?” and Other Conversations I’d Rather Avoid
“Your baby is such a doll! Does he sleep through the night?”
“Looks like a new baby! Is he a good eater?”
So many times a...
Are Your Kids Living “On Demand”?
In a world where everything is at our fingertips so easily, I’m noticing a disturbing trend in our house: kids living “on demand.”
It was...
What Kind of Mom Have You Been This Week?
What kind of mom are you? I’ve been a lot of different moms this week.
Some of them, I’m more proud of than others. But...
Identity Crisis: I’m More Than a SAHM
I’m sitting at the doctor’s office updating my daughter’s medical forms. The general information seems easy enough until I get to the parental information...
Not Just the Common Cold
I was never a germophobe. In fact, when our first daughter was born in mid-February, my husband and I took her out with us...
This Year, I’m Taking a Break
This year, I’m taking a break. 2017 was a crazy roller coaster of a year for my family.
Any thought that we have control in...
The Only “Present” My Kids Need
If you were to look at my children’s Christmas list, you would find some pretty outlandish requests: a life-sized fox that walks, boots that...
Reasons to Love Your Mother-in-Law
(Sigh) the holidays. It’s a time for creating memories, making delicious food, sharing gifts…and spending A LOT of time with family. The weeks of...