A sneak behind the scenes… get to know me – the Mom Behind the Blog
I’m a millennial boy mom to a busy, adorable, and silly toddler who’s always on the move. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, my husband and I took a cross-country adventure for his schooling but eventually made our way back to the PNW to raise our little family. We also share our home with Cola, our brindle Plott Hound, who became part of our family during my husband’s school years—a blessing we’re endlessly grateful for.
As for me, I’m the mom behind the “BehindMomLife” Instagram account and the creator of the “Behind Our Door” blog, Facebook and Pinterest accounts. I’m a new mom navigating life a year and a half into this incredible motherhood journey. Those who know me best might describe me as positive, goofy, and fun-loving. I try to approach life with grace when plans go awry, find humor wherever I can, laugh often, cry when I need to, and ultimately roll with the punches.
Motherhood, as wonderful as it is, has been a whirlwind of emotions and hormones. Even with my generally positive outlook, there have been some incredibly challenging moments. Now, 1.5 in, I’m finally settling into a rhythm and beginning to feel more like myself, even with the new “mom” title woven into my identity.
An active lifestyle has always been a big part of who I am. Growing up, I loved sports, camping, and hiking, and I’m so excited to share this passion for the outdoors with my family. My sister and I even grew up figure skating, which naturally led to rollerblading in our driveway. While I don’t rollerblade as often now, it’s still a fun hobby I carry into adulthood. In college, I made fast friends with other rollerblading enthusiasts (and even converted one friend who’d never tried it—she’s still a close friend to this day, and still blading). Many of us are now sharing the joys and challenges of motherhood together!
In college, I studied Exercise Science, where I gained invaluable experience working with various populations. These skills continue to inspire my parenting journey and I aim to pass down healthy habits to my family’s next generation. Staying active on a daily basis is an absolute must when it comes to keeping our busy toddler entertained while ensuring we are setting him up for success to meet his motor milestones. This also keeps our family accountable to stay active, including our pup, Cola!
Together, my husband and I created “Behind Our Door” to offer a glimpse into our life. Through our blog and social media, we hope to share relatable moments and insights that have helped us in our parenting and home life adventures.