Welcome Sheila!

Sheila Kindig joins us this week - and all of us in Chicago have been busy getting her up to speed and getting to know her as well. Here's a little more about her:

Tell us a bit about your family.

My husband (Mark) and I have three daughters, Caitlin (11), Julia (nearly 4) and Hannah (1).  Mark is a fun-loving father to our children, aspiring organic vegetable farmer, passionate squash player and gifted black & white photographer.  Caitlin is finishing up 5^th grade at the Nettelhorst School and spends her spare time practicing tae kwon do, participating in school theatre productions and serving as a Girl Scout (she’ll be around in January to sell cookies!). Julia is finishing her first year of pre-school at Nettelhorst and brings joyful energy to all that she does, while Hannah is busy exploring the world around her as she learns to walk and talk.

I come from a family of four girls  – Shannon, Sheri, Shelly (my twin) and Sheila –  and was also known as a Tuttle twin (my maiden name), providing an early introduction to alliteration.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?  

A note that I keep at my desk at home describes “happiness” as reflecting on the PAST with satisfaction, contentment and pride; appreciating the PRESENT with joy, ecstasy, calm and flow; and viewing the FUTURE with optimism, hope, faith and trust. 

Put simply, my idea of perfect happiness is pausing  to witness and enjoy what’s happening all around me, wherever I am.

What is your favorite journey?

I love road trips because it frees you to explore special places along the way.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?   

“Right?” … particularly as I talk with my little ones.

Favorite Chicago spot
Millennium Park

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