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Baby showers and the power of community
My husband and I are expecting a little girl in a few weeks (hurray!!), so it is baby shower time in my life. Is there any better example of the power of community than a baby shower? Here are three big ideas I’ve taken away from my recent baby shower experience.
- Your community is there, you only need to invite them. People have come out of the woodwork to support our new baby (and the big-brother-to-be)! A baby shower is a wonderful time to say “I could use some help” — but it’s certainly not the only time you can ask for support. When a friend reaches out to ask me for help, I am delighted. We should all remember to ask more often!
- It takes a village to raise a child. My community has truly rallied around my family, and it has been such a great reminder that we’re not doing this alone. Friends have brought gifts for my little boy to make sure he knows he’s a special part of this process. They have given my husband and me countless pieces of advice, product recommendations, and even clothes that their own kiddos have outgrown. I am part of a tribe.
- The vibe of Fort Collins fosters community. A friend of mine hosted a baby shower for me at nearby Snowbank Brewing. Something tells me that’s not normal operating procedure all around the country, but in Colorado it’s completely natural to hold *any* kind of shindig at a brewery. Friends (men and women) came to raise a glass (water for me, thanks) in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Taking events out of the home and into a local business gives me a sense of being part of a wider community. (Plus, um, I get to meet new dogs at Snowbank.)
What does your community look like? Is it time to reach out and reconnect? If you’re looking for support, don’t forget to ask!
Setting intentions in 2020
January is heaven for me. I’m a goal-setter, a journal-writer, a vision board-er. I love my life but I can always think of a dozen adjustments I’d like to make, and I live for that “fresh start” feeling that the new year brings.
This year, my biggest goal (I prefer “goal” to “resolution”) is all about intention. Like so many other women I know, I live that hectic mom life. It can be easy to trade convenience for quality, or to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that I lose track of what’s truly meaningful. Here are a few of the ways that I’d like to bring more intention into my life in 2020:
Intentional time with my tiny human. One huge and happy shake-up I have planned for 2020: I’m expecting another baby! While my sweet family of 3 is definitely looking forward to expanding, I want to be sure the big-brother-to-be gets as much of my time and attention as he deserves.
Intentional time with my husband. My husband is a fantastic father — but he’s also more than that. It’s time to carve out date nights again, remember how we make one another laugh, and reconnect as the unique people who first fell for one another.
Intentional time with my clients. My clients have goals just like I do, and I am going to help them achieve their real estate dreams! That starts with intentional communication and the same kind quality time I’d give to any relationship that mattered to me. I believe that this is already a service that I provide, but to me it’s always worth reflecting and making sure I am living up to my goals. How might I serve you better in 2020?
