Marshmallow Mondays

About Me

My name is Bridgit.  I’m 28 years old.  My husband, Ryan, and I were married on July 18, 2009.  We bought a beautiful house in Elizabethtown, where we live with our 6-year-old son – Rydan, new baby girl – Lily, dog – Hailey and cat – Louie.  Between the kids and the pets, life is always entertaining and delightfully rewarding. 

I love my family, and I love the life that we have together.  I’ve gone from the world of weddings, where I spent 5 years planning that big, special day for over 300 brides, to the day-to-day job of being a wife, a stay-at-home mom and a writer.  I enjoyed wedding planning, but when it came time to think seriously about my future, my family wasn’t something I was willing to compromise.  Nor was my writing.  Life now is very content for me.  My priorities are in order. 

I don’t believe in regrets.  I do believe that life prepares you for every big chapter that comes your way.  The past is simply the groundwork for the future. 

The little things keep me happy – the time of the night when Louie curls up on my lap, sharing a bowl of popcorn with Ryan, racing Rydan to the mailbox after school every day, when Lily lays her head on my shoulder to fall asleep, my nightly hot shower (this blog wouldn’t exist without it) or when my coffee is just right.  Weekends aren’t complete without at least one day of bacon and eggs with my family. 

I’m not a huge TV fan, but I never miss Top Model.  Neither does Ryan, and I love him for that.  Criminal Minds has become a must-watch immediately following Top Model, and he loves me for that.  We get a kick out of Nancy Grace too. I complain when Ryan watches sports, but I enjoy watching any sport live.

I love to read.  My favorite author is Sophie Kinsella.  I have a very diverse group of friends, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I love to cook, but I prefer to bake.  I don’t like chocolate.  My favorite desserts are apple crisp and tiramisu.  I also love green mint chocolate chip ice cream, even though it usually gives me a belly-ache.  I do my best to eat healthy, and to make sure that my family eats healthy, but I’m also realistic.

I don’t like to spend money, but when I do I never shop without coupons.  I’m probably a little fanatic about my coupons.  I prefer to shop alone, and my motto is “don’t buy it if you don’t love it.”  I hate being cold.  I love accessories, and Etsy.com.

I think words are powerful.  I began writing as a teenager when my parents got divorced, and I haven’t stopped since.  My journals have been more therapeutic than any counselor or shrink.  It makes me feel good to see Rydan gaining an appreciation for books, for wanting to read, for wanting to write words, and for getting excited when he recognizes letters and words. I look forward to the dat that his little sister begins her own fascination with books, with big brother to help guide her.

My goal is to one day be able to read my children a published version of one of my manuscripts, complete with illustrations, and be able to tell them that the author is their very own mother.

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