The Vocation of Summer
As we steadily move into summer, my absolute favorite time of the year, I always want to take a minute and reflect on what I want from this season as a mom, a human and a professional. I love the slower pace of summer and intentionally carving out time to spend with my now 10-year-old son. I am acutely aware that the years I have to spend with him while he still adores me and wants to cuddle are dwinding. I want and need to make the most of every moment. It means my work load is always more flexible in the summer. I'll spend almost every day at the pool (even taking meetings there), and my family will be the center of my focus in an even more intentional way than it is during the busy of the school year. With my favorite little dude on opening day at the pool This season has me taking stock of the rest of my life too and thinking about the future of my professional life and things about which I am passionate. I'm preparing to take on a large new project in a few weeks, and I am...