Eight years ago, as a new mom, I decided to start a blog about the realities of raising children as a full-time working mom with a full-time working husband. I set a very low bar for myself to avoid disappointment and was surprised and grateful when my first post received a positive response.
A little hard work and about a month later, I was being syndicated on actual news networks. Over the next five years, I wrote for awesome publications like Owensboro Parent. The blog was syndicated around the world, and I had the opportunity to work with experienced editors that forced me to be a better writer. I had the most loyal readers from Owensboro that shared my writing on social media and with their family, friends, and coworkers.
During Covid, I thought a lot about my priorities and my blog was taking up more time than I had to give. Even an hour a day felt like too much. I had two babies, a husband, a job, and not enough me to go around. I shut down shop and walked away. I do miss the blog, but it was definitely time. Looking back, I would only change the fact that I overshared. Hindsight is 20/20.
Eight years later and I’m writing my last column for Owensboro Parent.
Sometimes life pulls you in a different direction and this time it’s with my full-time job. I love the Owensboro community and have taken a role with the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation. My job is to help make Owensboro a better place to work and live. I have a lot to learn but I’m excited to take on a new challenge.
Owensboro is an incredible community where I am raising my own family. We have a lot to be proud of. Thank you for reading along over the last eight years as my family – Logan, Henry, Simon, and Newman – has grown and changed.
I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to share with you all.
Thank you for your kindness and support!