I’m taking an unheard of three-week vacation to regroup and recharge after arguably the most intense professional year of my career. At the start of it I set three intentions: (1) connect with family, (2) tackle some of the big projects that I’ve struggled to make progress on in the ordinary course of life, and (3) go to Hawaii for some sun and relaxation.

In a bold move to support intention No 1, Mark and Sarah had a baby! Little Jaxson made his grand entrance a week ago Friday. I drove out the next day to meet his adorable squishy little newborn self.