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We call it “the most wonderful time of the year”, but anyone else feel like a big giant stress ball from November to New Years? As a mama, I typically have too, until 3 Christmases ago when I woke up completely lacking in anything resembling joy, and totally forcing my cheer. I felt empty and totally burnt out and it felt the worst. I freakin’
Some call September the “New Year”, “refreshing”, the “restart.” Parts of it feel that way to me too, but if l had an overall describing word for it it’d be suffocating. A mama-load and race I feel like I’m losing at and exhausted from already. Routines are LOVELY, but it’s also when activity schedules kick in on top of tracking 4 separate kids’ school calendars,
Last week someone in Media asked: “what kind of Mom are you?” To be honest, I’m not into the labels we assign to Moms. The role of “Mom” is pretty hardcore and fabulous all on its own. Labels, I feel, are another way of dividing us, when, although our lifestyle choices and journey may be different, at the core, the joys and struggles of Motherhood
Our big guys have just finished a busy season of competitive hockey, and while we may have more time on our hands without the demanding schedule, I don’t really see things slowing down. Having four kids means lots of energy to manage or things get a little whirly around here. I was made for a slower pace of life but being a mama of
I’ve been eluding to the call to make some life changes on my feeds for a while and it’s time to just come out with it. I left my job. Not a complete quit, an indefinite leave of absence. I returned to my full-time career in public service after each babe. It worked, for the most part. But this time, the fourth time, didn’t fit
March 8th is International Women’s Day, and this year’s campaign encourages us to “Press For Progress”. I’ve never labelled myself a feminist. I’m not much into the labels we impose on women. They are just another tool used to diminish and if there’s one thing I’ve learned maturing as a woman is that none of us are one-dimensional. But if being a feminist means valuing demonstrable decency
“Nothing in nature blooms all year long. Trust the pace of Winter…She Knows Best” Feeling a little too much pressure to smash goals, be on and amazing, have your whole year planned out and become your best self in just the first few weeks of the year? Holy expectation, Batman! Seriously, remove that insane pressure. Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you accomplish
Happy New Year, guys! We had our usual seafood dinner, dance parties and kiddy countdown last night, and the struggle to make it to midnight was real. Andrew woke up 20 seconds before midnight, we did a quick toast and went to bed. Low key, a little crazy, a lot of loud, and kinda how we roll most days. Today was finally less silly cold
I’m going to be really honest – the last month has been overwhelming and kinda knocked me off my productivity rails. Among all the regular crazy of our large crew, the start of hockey season and still trying to find my groove back at my day job, there’s been what seem like unending, unexpected stressors that are weighing on my spirit. Having so many things
House of Kerrs is ONE! One year since I hit publish on our first post. One year of connecting, learning, growing. One year since a small dash of bravery led to so many wonderful encounters, new friendships and opportunities. One year of new adventure for our family. One year of seeing how so much good can come from pushing through fear and doubt. One year
