Each Wednesday we will be featuring a member of our writing team. We hope to further grow our community by sharing a bit more about the women that make up Rochester MN Moms Blog!
This week…meet Heather!
Heather is a country girl through and through. She grew up on 10 acres of rolling countryside in SE Iowa. Over their 7 years of marriage, Heather and her husband (Ted) have lived in 3 different states. But Heather grew tired of the big, grey city so, in 2013, they moved to Rochester (Ted’s hometown) for some green Minnesota living.
Photo credit: Marit Williams Photography
1) How do you take your coffee?
I used to drink coffee every morning but now I only drink coffee on occasion. When I do have coffee, I just put a splash of a flavored creamer in it. I am more likely to drink English or mint tea nowadays.
2) What is something you believe everyone should experience at least once in their life?
I am a firm believer that everyone should live by themselves at least once in their young adult years. The time I spent in a place of my own was not always easy but it was a great learning experience. Learning how to be happy while being alone is an important life skill.
3) What is an irrational fear you have?
I have an irrational fear of wasps. This summer we had huge black wasps living in a crack in our sidewalk near the house. My husband keeps reminding me how docile they are… but I don’t care.
4) Favorite way to relax after a long day?
I wish I could say I relax after a long day by settling in with a good book or taking a bubble bath or something else as equally glamorous, but the way that I unwind best is binge-watching a favorite TV show. My binge-watching usually ends in a mid-evening couch nap. What can I say, this mama gets tired!
5) Favorite way to start the day?
I get so much joy from waking up my two boys. I love the sounds of them breathing deeply in their sleep. They feel so heavy under my hand as I tickle-rub their backs to gently stir them to wake. It gets my day off on the right foot when they squint, roll over and hold out their hands for a hug and an early-morning snuggle. Bliss!
6) What is something you never feel bad splurging on?
I never feel bad splurging on food. When I am at the grocery store, I love thinking about what ways I can make family meals and snacks fun!
7) What has been most surprising to you as a mother?
For me, the most surprising part of being a mother is how it has colored how I view myself. I have felt more strongly about my role as a mom than I have about any other position thus far. I was not expecting to feel so defined and fulfilled by my mom title.
8) When do you feel most beautiful?
I am usually a nude lip color kind of girl. But I recently wore a beautiful berry lip stain – I have to say it made me feel beautiful in a special and new way.
