Balance. It’s a word often thrown around (especially this time of year) and SO many people spend their time pursuing it. And sure, I imagine that some do find balance, but what does that really look like? Is it 50% of your time spent here and 50% spent somewhere else? Or, is it finding what works for you, your family, and being content with that?

BUT what happens when that all changes. What happens when that shift is not gradual but literally overnight and nearly knocks you off your feet? If I’m being honest, that’s what happened to me when I had my third baby.

Something weird happens when you have a third baby and you don’t really quite understand it until you’re experiencing it. There’s this weird pull on time with a third child- I’m not sure how else to explain it. Your life becomes exponentially more complicated with three kids between the car seat situation, extracurriculars, scheduling, and finding childcare who understands and works well with three completely different developmental stages of childhood.

There are so many layers of challenges, but because you’ve been through it twice you realize how incredibly special certain moments can be and cherish the moments and milestones more deeply. Time feels like it’s passing faster, yet I’m intentionally soaking in these moments with Chloe even more.

Intentional over Balance

While I was nursing Chloe one day, I realized balance is not what I need to be chasing, it’s intentionality. The truth is, as a mom of three, wife, business owner, and coach, I am pulled in A LOT of different directions. I have less time to spend in each area of my life, but what I am learning and what I have come to value more is how I spend that time. Simply put, I am being more intentional with my time and heart than ever before. This stage of motherhood is by far my favorite, and this year our family will be moving into our dream home. I want to savor every single moment.

For that reason, those booking in 2022 will find that my schedule is filling up faster than ever. I’m limiting my sessions more than ever before…and actually going to stick to that promise. I owe it to myself, my family, and to you, my clients, and I want to be able to give more of myself without having to spread myself thinner, leaving nothing to give to anyone.

Having a third child may have made things a little (okay, a lot) more chaotic, but I’ve never been more sure of the vision I have for my family and my business. That vision has shaped the goals I have for this year both personally and professionally.

I’m excited to catch more sunsets with my family and settle into our home.

I’m excited to serve my clients better and on a deeper level. I want every mom, dad, and child that comes through my studio doors to be taken care of and feel comfortable creating memories with their family. It doesn’t stop there though. I want to make sure those memories are on the walls of their home or in their hands.

I’m excited to continue teaching other newborn and motherhood photographers so that more families across the world do too.

2022- intentional…with my time, with my heart, with my family, with my clients. 

Newborn, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months. It goes by SO fast. Before long she won’t fit so easily into my husband’s hands. She’ll be heavier and harder to hold. I cannot wait to watch her grow, but my goodness I want time to stand still for just a little bit. 4-8 months is truly my favorite baby stage and we’re there with our third baby. Sometimes I still can’t believe it, but so thankful for this life we’ve created. I’ll be sure to update so follow along to watch my baby girl grow!