Ski Report | 2026

We did it! We got three children on skis for the first time this winter. With historically low snow and only one mountain open, we made a good showing. Similar to swimming, our kids approached the activity at their own pace in their own way. Hot chocolate, jellybeans, and McDonald's on the way home were all helpful tools :) 

I'm proud of my instructional skills and patience with the twins -- "put the cookie in the oven and stomp that bug" -- and really impressed by how quickly NLW picked it up. He was doing rounds up and down the magic carpet independently while we tackled our "lessons" with the twins. In total, we went to Snoqualmie five times, wrapping up our season on Easter Sunday! It was great to end with some wins...amazing parking spot, no lines, extra candy, and most notable, NLW's first time on a ski lift! 

Love these little snow bunnies,

-SJW

Life Wright Now | March 2026

One of my favorite rhythms is looking back at photos from the month, writing these blog posts, and capturing the pace of our days and the simple joys within them. It's a gentle reminder that my highlights are never "the time I spent checking email, watching YouTube, or looking things up on my phone" :) We definitely saw an uptick in our hosting and time spent outdoors -- a sure sign of springtime! 

Highlights from March include:

- beachcombing for sea glass
- enjoying our couch in the kitchen and calling it "the parlor"
- getting back in the habit of placing library holds
- making art and attending my friend's annual "art gallery" house party 
- coordinating and hosting the salad portion of our block's progressive dinner
- book club discussions 
- running into a college friend at Constellation Beach
- committing to Alki Elementary 
- admiring the snowfall 
- giving all the children haircuts
- rollerblading along Lincoln Park
- more pumpkin pie with Poppa (on pi day!)
- celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Lucky Charms for breakfast and corned beef and cabbage for dinner
- birdwatching at Lake Union Natural Bay
- finally spotting orcas in Puget sound
- joining my friend JS in her annual Elliott Bay Book Company birthday celebration
- getting a stand-up comedy routine from a new friend (her stories put me in stitches!) 
- volunteering with Impact West Seattle at Sound Foundations NW
- first family hike of the year!

On a week when I had very little patience with my children, I enacted a tried-and-true antidote: the 1:1 date. I took each twin on a special outing—CCW to the Seattle Art Museum on First Thursday and EDW shopping at our local consignment store, Three Little Birds.

They were both in their element—CCW sprinting through art exhibits and commenting on designs, and EDW shopping for ballet clothes and leaving with an unexpected Elsa dress-up costume. NLW was happy following his weekly tradition of walking to PCC to get an opal apple (kid's free produce with any purchase).

I’m doing my best to say yes to my children and create meaningful core memories—for them and for me. The snow day helped, too :) 

-SJW