Momilies

could’ve, would’ve thoughts creep up on me more than I want to admit. I think it’s natural as a mother. With my son off at his first year of college, I frequently thought about if he was prepared and sometimes questioned what mistakes I might have made along the way. Or turning my daughter loose to drive this past year. All big milestones happening for them both and I pray they are prepared.

SL: What would your perfect day off be like? Describe it. KB: A spa day including a massage and facial, with a nice nap and someone manning my cell phone so I would not have to be interrupted.

SL: What’s the one song that means the most to you? KB: ‘God Bless the USA’ by Lee Greenwood. This song gets me every time. So many sacrifices were made by our Veterans and current military to gain and protect our freedoms. I am not sure we reflect enough on history to appreciate what we have here in America.

SL: What advice would you give to your younger self about Motherhood? KB: I would tell myself to do the best you can and always seek knowledge from the moms in your life who have gone before you. I love having some very special women in my life who are older and share with me the things to come with my kids.

SL: Is there a quote, saying, words of advice or scripture you consider words to live by? KB: Three come to mind: What you focus on expands. If you don’t ask, the answer is no. And finally... Consistency compounds.

SL: If you could share a meal with any woman past, present or future who would it be? Why? KB: Princess Diana. I want to ask her how she gained the courage to stand up for what she believed in. And how she chose to be a trailblazer in the face of a system that wanted her to fit the mold.

SL: What Mom from real-life or even TV/movies do you admire most? KB: Martha Stewart. She built an empire. They tried to take her down and threw her in jail. Most men would have had to pay a fine. She said no worries I will come back stronger and better. I loved how she picked herself back up and kept fighting.

SL: At the end of a long day, what do you do for fun or relaxation? KB: I really enjoy going on walks at the end of the day with my husband. It’s a great way for me to decompress from the day and catch up. I have also recently taken to pickleball and even have a court setup on our driveway.