W&H: Erin Blythe Falagan

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 in Stories, Who and How

Who & How is a mom profile. We ask the same questions and get mighty different answers. This is where we get inspired, encouraged and impressed. Tell us how the heck you pull it off.

Kids (ages):
Kate Perri (2)

What do you do?
Read stories, sing songs, make snacks, pick up the house, hug. . . oh. Do you mean for work? I am a Membership Coordinator for the PEAK Health and Wellness Center.

What does a typical day look like?
Alarm goes off at 5 am (I am a morning person), get up at 5:15, drink one very large and crucial cup of coffee, eat breakfast and read, walk dogs so that I am guaranteed a chance to exercise before the world wakes up, shower and dress before my daughter wakes up (the goal) so that our morning goes a little smoother, dress Kate and get her to eat something and we are out the door!, Don’t forget to kiss the hubby, Drive listening to Bare Naked Ladies Snacktime and sing the “Popcorn” song too many times, drop Kate off with an incredible woman named Denise to play and learn the day away and I am off to work!, Love my job. . . biggest perk-getting to workout while you are at work(!), head home to let the goats out, make dinner (don’t love to cook), and stick our baby in the bathtub(!). . . did I mention that I am a morning person which means I am NOT a night person — I am tired! Veg out a little with Scott by reading or a little TV before hitting the sack to start again tomorrow. Night Night.

Biggest misconception about motherhood?
You are the same person, with the same life, just add baby!

What is the best thing you have ever done for your family?
Try to love camping.

What is the best thing you have ever done for YOURSELF?
I am still glowing from the facial that I got today.

What is the biggest struggle you have had with motherhood?
Does Terrible Twos mean anything to anyone? I think what I struggle with the most is the lack of quiet time for myself.

What are you most proud of?
My husband and I still like each other after 7 years of marriage and having a baby!

Anything you would like to say to other mamas? Have Patience. I often say this out loud to myself!

Tell your story in six words.
Adventure, Baby Girl, Goats, Learning, Changing.

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