We all love being a mom, before we talk about mom life, share with us who you are. We want to know your story- what do you love to do? what are you passionate about?
I am Vanessa. I am a 32-year-old mother of 2 beautiful girls and a wife to an amazing husband. I love to be outside and especially working in the garden. I have a passion for animals and do live on a hobby farm where I have my own herd of Dwarf Nigerian goats, chickens and 2 dogs. I have the privilege of staying home with my 2 daughters primarily but I do stay very busy running my own business, maintaining a short-term rental and long-term rental and I do maintain a part-time position at a local vet clinic. Additionally, I am caregiver to a family member with dementia. With all of the roles that I play in a day, I do love staying organized and allowing my mind to release during journaling, meditation and working out. I am passionate about sharing the beautiful details of life with my daughters as I hope they can obtain joy from the smallest things to beautify each and every day!
We live in beautiful state, what do you enjoy doing with your children outdoors?
I love being outside especially with my daughters. At this current moment my 2-year-old is going through a phase where she does not want to be anywhere outside in the cold but hoping this will be done shortly. We mostly spend our time going for walks, tending to the goats and chickens or the girls love grabbing fresh fruit and veggies from the garden!
What advice do you have for first time moms?
- I felt very overwhelmed with becoming a first-time mom. I had no siblings and had very little interaction with babies before my own. The thought that helped keep me sane was thinking about past generations and hardships that they faced. When I stressed about the details, I would think about stories I had been told. For example, how my grandmother gave birth in a field while harvesting and just finished working following the birth. So, as I stressed about packing my bag for the hospital, the thought of just how natural of a process it is and if my grandmother could do that, I am sure that I can do it in a sterile hospital room with medical professionals standing by.
- Remember a car seat so you can take your baby home!
