Like Folding a Fitted Sheet: Meet Angela

Motherhood is like trying to fold a fitted sheet: no matter how often I got it “right” before, I struggle to remember how to do it again.

I defer to Pinterest to make it look perfect, but ultimately, I end up with something that looks somewhat presentable on the outside while being a big wrinkled mess inside. As long as it fits in my linen closet, it’s fine by me.

I’m a working mom to my two-year-old son, Blaise, and wife to my husband, Michael. Both are the center of my world. Born and raised in Silver Lake until I was 14, I’m thrilled to call Westchester home again. After a few-year stint in Miami for college (go Canes!) and almost a decade in NYC, Briarcliff felt like the perfect place to raise my family.

I commute daily to the city for a marketing job in the spirits industry. I’m also a certified yoga instructor who thrives on healthy living and positivity —as long as I can have a glass of bourbon in my hand and a sarcastic undertone. What can I say? It’s my version of balance.

All in all, I take a pretty laid-back approach to life. I’ve made peace with the guilt of not being a stay-at-mom. I appreciate how many people contribute to raising my son and know he’ll be better because of it. I’m genuinely grateful for the online community of moms who give and share so much. While I haven’t gotten the whole play date thing down yet, I am part of a more prominent tribe and hope to give back what I receive. I may even share a life hack found for folding a fitted sheet.