Well. This summer was one FOR THE BOOKS. Neither Mike nor I would have ever guessed in one million years the crazy twisty turning road this year has been. I know the entire globe is feeling that way. What I can also say is that the Spead family decided to ‘lean into’ the crazy and do what Mike says best: made COVID lemonade. We saw a window of opportunity and pushed ourselves through it. After losing Mike’s mom this year,…
This is such a bizarre and scary time now for the world. Everywhere you turn, there is bad news and startling information emerging, and more uncertainty than anything else. We are 8 weeks in to this ‘new normal’ of being socially distant/quarantined and it still feels surreal. Add in the rough times we’ve had, losing Mike’s mom, trying to support his dad from afar, and preparing for Baby #3, and it could be just too stressful all around and not…
This Valentine’s Day was truly wonderful. I was so touched by the sweet and thoughtful plans that Suelen and Mike pulled off–I felt very loved! And surprised and honored. Valentine’s Day was on a Friday so it was a “normal” work day…at least until Suelen and Mike showed up at my office mid-afternoon…with my babies! Who were wearing matching outfits that Suelen selected just for them! Be still my heart. Suelen also wrote out sweet notes for my coworkers and…
March 21 was a big day in our house, starting with none other than Caroline’s very first day of preschool! She selected her very own outfit (a new dress she received for her birthday) and she selected her matching bow. We woke up extra early so we could enjoy a waffle and some blueberries before hopping in the car (with Vivienne) for the 10 minute drive to her new school. I was lucky to find a school that could take…