Kathryn
Kathryn is a mom of 2- her wise sensitive Kennedy (7), her sweet little joy, Croix (2), and 3 wild and crazy fur balls! After finishing grad school in NYC, Kathryn decided to embrace the cold and move to Madison. Despite plans to only live here for one year, she fell in love with her husband Joe and all the city has to offer. She loves staying at home full time with her kids during the week and spending a few weekends a month as a social worker in the ER. After a childhood of moving around internationally, she has enjoyed putting down roots in Madison but still loves to travel as much as possible. When not adventuring with her family, you can find Kathryn running around her neighborhood and local trails, writing with a strong cup of coffee, or covered in dog hair from all the furry friends in the house!
Dear Daughter, I Will Believe You
Dear Daughter,
I need to write you to tell you that I am sorry for a lot of things. I know you’ve noticed that I’ve been distracted this week, that I’ve been checking my phone...
That Time I Cried In Front of My Daughter’s First Teacher
I remember sitting anxiously in a chair designed for a tiny human, jotting down notes about extra clothes and circle time activities. I looked around the room and admired the sensory table and the...
Parenting Imperfectly When You Are A Perfectionist
It was a Tuesday morning. The house was a mess and Kennedy and I needed to be somewhere 5 minutes ago. The cat had just thrown up in the corner at the exact second...
With My Little Girl Asleep At My Side
It’s 3am. I can feel Kennedy’s little feet curling under my back. Even with my eyes closed, I can tell that I am no longer sleeping in the same position I was when I...
Taking Care of Me in Motherhood
I remember sitting in birth class before having Kennedy and the instructor asked each of us how we would care for ourselves after delivery. Many mentioned weekly yoga classes or date nights. Some even...
More Than Mom Worry :: Surviving Postpartum Anxiety
We stumble into motherhood told that being a parent is like having your own heart walking outside of your body. We love our children so much that it hurts. And with that love comes...
How My Daughter Shaped My Love For My Body
When the ultrasound tech told us that we were going to have a little girl I immediately burst into tears of joy. With a solid 100+ year history of only boys on my husbands...
Holding On With a High Needs Baby
I had an unrealistic idea of motherhood before I had my sweet girl 3 years ago. I envisioned quiet nights rocking her to sleep gently and laying her down in her picture perfect Pottery...