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Happy New Year

Welcome to 2021!

If you’re reading this, you survived 2020. Congratulations! May this year be better in every way for everyone.

Globally, this past 365 was a nightmare.

Personally, this past 365 was pretty alright. Bought the cottage, got married, earned my full moto-license, started working at a new station (dream job). It wasn’t without its difficulties, though.
We had to learn how to work from home with two young kids who need constant stimulation; enter iPads, LeapFrog Academy, Nintendo, YouTube, Netflix, Minecraft, et al. Lesson learned: teach your offspring to not rely on you as their number one source of entertainment once they’ve grown out of the age where they need you to be.

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Enter anxiety; personal health vs. pandemic + anti-masker/anti-vaxxer attitudes; gym closures & a complete shake-up from the daily routine. Car trouble. Daycare hiccups. Personal finances. Missing friends & regular social interactions.

As this pandemic carries into the new year and lockdowns keep us locked up, we have to try and remember that everyone is going through a lot right now.

Be kind.

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Blessed.

June 9, 2016 - 17 months. Everett and Cuddles.  

June 9, 2016 - 17 months. Everett and Cuddles.  

17 months ago, this little guy entered the world. Here he is hugging MY teddy. That ted's got a LOT of miles on it - looks like he's still good to go! Countless adventures await and I thank my lucky stars every day for this life. ✨

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