From a Never Ending Month to a Season Worth Celebrating

Some months don’t just pass, they linger. They stretch themselves thin across every part of your life until it feels like you’ve lived several lifetimes inside of just a few short weeks. That is exactly what this month has felt like for me. It has carried the weight of so many moments, some heavy, some beautiful, some that asked more of me than I thought I had to give. Between back to back hospital stays, the constant emotional pull of showing up for my family, and the full, chaotic rhythm of life with kids, it has been a month that didn’t leave much room to simply breathe. And yet, woven into all of that were pieces of life that I never want to take for granted. Spring break came and went in a blur of trying to balance rest and making memories. We took a trip to the ocean where the air felt like a reset, even if just for a moment, the kind of place where you stand and let the waves remind you that everything keeps moving forward. Easter brought its own kind of joy, the kind that shows up in small traditions, in laughter, in the sweetness of being together. We made our way to a farm in Sumner, slowing down just enough to take in something simple and grounding, something that reminded me that even in the busiest seasons there is still space for connection.

And now somehow, here we are, standing at the very edge of this long, full month. It feels almost surreal to say that it is coming to an end, because there were so many moments when it felt like it never would. But with that ending comes something else, something lighter, something filled with anticipation and excitement for what is ahead. I can feel the shift, not just in the calendar, but in my heart. The upcoming month feels like a celebration waiting to happen, a chance to pour into the things that bring joy and meaning. We are stepping into a season where we get to celebrate all kinds of incredible moms, to share their stories, to honor their strength and the quiet, everyday ways they show up for their families. There is something so powerful about that, about creating space for women to be seen and celebrated.

We have a meet and greet coming up at Havencraft on May 8th from 5 to 7, and I cannot even begin to explain how much I am looking forward to gathering together, to connecting, to putting faces to names and building something real within this community. The newsletter that has been on my heart for months is finally going out, and that alone feels like such a meaningful step, like something that has been quietly growing is finally ready to be shared. There are also so many fun productions happening both locally and in Seattle, little moments of creativity and art that remind us to step out of the routine and experience something new. We will be recognizing Armed Forces Day and everything that it represents, holding space for gratitude and reflection. Viking Fest is just around the corner, one of those traditions that brings the community together in the best way, full of energy and connection. Mother’s Day will be here, a day that always carries both celebration and emotion, and then we will close it all out with Memorial Day, not by packing up and leaving, but by choosing to be tourists in our own city, to see it with fresh eyes and create memories right here at home.

The kids unexpectedly have a long weekend with no snow makeup day, giving us Friday through Tuesday together, and instead of filling every moment, I find myself wanting to savor it, to lean into the simplicity of being together without rushing through it. After a month that felt like it asked for everything, this next one feels like it is offering something back. It feels like hope, like connection, like a reminder that even when time feels heavy, it still moves, and with it comes new beginnings. I would truly love to hear what you are all doing, what you are looking forward to, and how you are stepping into this new month.