A Little About Us
Three fire-wives — all lovers of honesty, of authenticity (yes, even when it’s hard), and communicating openly is our jam. Fire life isn’t always easy – it’s full of unknowns, it’s unpredictable, and many people don’t fully “get it” – and yet we feel beyond grateful to have been chosen to walk this walk alongside our husbands and a job that is actually far more than a job – it’s a lifestyle!
Well hello there! My name is Gaby and I am one third of this tremendous trifecta. Finding my tribe has helped me become a better wife, mom and person. I realized how important it is to have balance in life, along with a great sense of self.
I have been with my amazing husband for 16 years (officially a fire wife for 12) and I am a stay at home mom to three wonderful, curious and thoughtful littles that keep me on my toes.
Navigating the fire life and raising my littles is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a bit challenging. Often times I feel like a shadow of my former self. With the help of my tribe I have found ways to feel like myself again! Allowing myself that third shift is honestly a bit uncomfortable in the BEST way possible. Self care is not my strong suit, but I am learning you can’t pour from an empty cup!
Hopefully this blog helps guide you to the best version of yourself, and helps you find that 2-2-2 balance.
Hi! I’m Moni – a fire-wife/partner for the past 14 years, mama to a 9 and 7 year old, full-time behavioral health business owner, a self-professed wanderer on a life-long mission to reign in my “control-enthusiasm” and just be in the moment, and 1/3 of this blessed friendship.
Successfully juggling a fire-schedule, being the best mom and wife I can be, and my desire to continue to excel in my career has been the most humbling learning process of my life. Several years ago during one of my husband’s 4-days, and on the fumes of burnout, I “ran away from home” for a solo self-care journey and came back a noticeably better wife, mother and person with a clear realization — I don’t have to be perfect, vulnerability is not weakness, and I need people in my life who get it and get me, no matter what. I’ve discovered prioritizing “me-time” and travel (solo and w/ others), without the dreaded “wife/mama-guilt” women often put on themselves, has helped me remain balanced & connected to myself, as well as committed, grateful and present in my marriage/family life and career, helping to thrive even in the most difficult of times.
My only hope is that even one thing we write helps someone reignite their spark or find a community to know we see you — you are not alone in this crazy fire-wife-world!
Hi! I’m Chelsea – the final third of this beautiful trio! I’ve been “officially” a fire-wife for 7 years (although in love with my fireman for going on 14), mama to three spicy little blonde babes – aged 6, 4, and 1.5 (yes, ALL girls & no we aren’t going for that boy!)- currently “retired” kindergarten & 1st grade teacher, stay at home mama, with a new found passion for nutrition & wellness through clean living via the sometimes challenging (and often exhausting) path of discovering my girls (and husband!) have celiac disease. Basically that means we read every food label (sometimes twice), if we can’t pronounce it we don’t eat it, and gluten is kind of a bad word in our house. 😉
Most days my hair is up in a messy bun, I’m chasing behind at least one wild child, and it’s rare that there is a drop of makeup on my face. I say often that we’re in the trenches right now, lots of babies in a short amount of time means not much time for me – it’s a reality I most often happily embrace. That being said, a surprise 36 hour girls trip reaffirmed the notion that it’s okay to miss your pre-kid self from time to time – it’s normal really – and finding even 36 hours to step away and allow yourself to wander – without sweet little voices demanding snacks, without anyone to answer to, and if possible alongside people who see you for you & make you laugh until it hurts – that is the sweet spot!
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