We are taking the month of May to celebrate Mothers!
Shibumi is dedicating the month of May to honoring mothers who had to go above and beyond during these past 15 months.
I have asked a few fathers to share a photo and some words about the mother of their children. I’ll also share a few of the things I remember about their visits to Shibumi.
With warmest wishes to all you amazing, beautiful and dynamic Mamas out there! We know how hard you work to make your kids thrive!
Meet Janae
"Janae has gone over and above during the pandemic by being an even more amazing master of family choreography. We’ve been dancing with child care for our three-year-old and toggling between on campus learning and zoom for our five-year-old, plus running two self-employed businesses out of our home. It’s been quite a juggling act and she has been a rockstar!
What I appreciate most about my wife is watching her unfold as she matures into the woman that she is. She’s expanding in her field, helping people connect with their best selves and a teacher of healing arts. I also appreciate the way she inspires me and the kids to be the best we can be.”
I met Janae and Aaron when they came to purchase their wedding rings. I often first meet clients this way. Then at some point they return with cute children in tow and l learn about their kids, their lives and the craziness the kids have added to their lives. I know that story well. And I appreciate that men like Aaron understand how much their partners do for their kids and their families and often as Janae does, fitting it all in between work or running a business.
Aaron is a talented landscape and garden designer who has helped me at my property. One day I was sharing a story about men bullying women and Aaron said, "That kind of stuff would not fly in my household with Janae and actually I'm really proud that Janae would never stand for that.” Some men today really empower their partners and that gives me hope when seeing these mother's raising kids with men like this with as role models.
What I love about the photos Aaron submitted is that they are real. They are the photos of what motherhood actually looks like. We are just trying to pull ourselves together, especially in the early days of raising little ones, hopefully putting on some jewelry to make ourselves feel good and then going about our crazy day.
We salute you mamas and all the fathers that support them!
