Family & Home

I live in the suburbs of Washington, DC.  My community provides the perfect combination of active and easygoing lifestyles. I live minutes away from my immediate family, as well as the bustling, urban, cultural Capital, filled with museums and diversity of all kinds. I am also close to a sense of calm with parks, bike lanes and playgrounds. My home is right by the Metro, all sorts of cafes, playgrounds, restaurants and shopping. My building has a pool, which provides a perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy during summer months. The school district where I live is one of the best in the nation, and there are plenty of activities for a child to explore and enjoy. I have lived in my home for three years now. With endless opportunities for fun, learning, and exploration, my home and community is the perfect place to raise a child.

We are an extremely close family. My sister and I are only two-and-a-half years apart, and we’re very close. My brother-in-law has been in our family for 17 years now, and is like a brother to me. He is great with kids, particularly in teaching them anything involving hiking, biking, swimming, playing basketball, soccer and of course being there for them as a role model.

I spend a lot of my time with my 7-year-old niece. She and I have developed a very special bond, pretty much since her birth. Whether we’re throwing one of our famous two-person dance parties, preparing shows for her dolls, collecting shells from the beach, practicing the alphabet with a made-up song of our own, or simply talking about the highs and more importantly the lows of her day – as she knows she can tell me anything, our time together is always special, fun, full of love and teachable moments for both of us. My niece showed me how much love I have to share with a child. My mother cannot wait to become a grandmother for the second time. 

My sister and brother-in-law are already counting the days until they become the aunt and uncle to a child. My entire family is ready to provide the extra care that will be necessary at times as our whole family will expand upon the addition of a child—as well as the boatloads of love. I’m so grateful to have such a tremendous support system as I plan for and dream about being a mom.

I have a rescue cat, Ada, who is almost 14 years old.  She’s shy at first but when she gets to know someone she’s very loving.