by Jenn | Jun 7, 2019 | Life, Parenting, Relationships
Last week as I organized the end of school year collection of art projects, folders and supplies that were sent home with my children, I stopped myself in the middle of doing so simply to take in the moment. Both kids were running around laughing, excited for the...
by Jenn | Mar 4, 2019 | Career, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Last week, as another trip around the sun came full circle, I couldn’t help but reflect on all the moments from the last few years. My birthday happened to mark the day two years ago, that I resigned. We left, bound for Australia, 4 weeks later. Full of wonder, the...
by Jenn | Oct 14, 2018 | Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Relationships
Years ago, I remember the first time I heard the phrase, “progress not perfection.” I can wholeheartedly say, I didn’t really understand at the time what that meant. I was an ambitious 20-something wanting to leave my mark and climb my way up the ladder as quickly as...
by Jenn | May 24, 2018 | Parenting
When the nurse looked at me and told me I was simply dehydrated and could go home, I thought to myself, “I better stay so they can cut this thing out of me because if this is not labor, I don’t want to know what is! In celebration of my little man’s birthday and to...
by Jenn | May 6, 2018 | Life, Parenting
One of the things I think about a lot as the parent of two young children is how to raise them to practice gratitude, kindness, and compassion. Twice a year, we go through their closets to find clothes and toys they no longer play with or that no longer fit. We pack...
by Jenn | Apr 16, 2018 | Parenting
This weekend marked the start of the holiday between term 1 and term 2, which quickly reminded me why I am thankful both kids are in school. Within 24 hours the incessant fighting over Legos, who can run faster, or what to watch on Netflix had begun With optimism at...
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