Jill Petri, Author at Friday Night Wives

Coach’s Hobbies Used to Make to Mad … But Now That’s Changed

It’s a balance around here. I’m not talking about work and life balance. I’m talking realistic expectations of projects getting done over fishing.

Family, Journal, Marriage

The Three (Other) Words My Coach Loves to Hear

Two days a week when I kiss my husband good-bye in the morning, I say three words. In the midst of twins, backpacks, lunch boxes, school papers and jackets, I say these words. As he tries to go get out of the house on time directing my twin girls out the door, I say these words.

Family, Journal

My Husband’s Truck is a Traveling Locker/Closet/Pantry

My husband’s truck is his rolling locker and closet. Water bottles, Gatorades, and towels take up the most space. Various keys and Academy bags litter the floorboards.

Family, Journal, Marriage

A Letter to Myself My First Year as a Coach’s Wife

So, my first-year coach’s wife self, you’ve got this. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, care for you, and have your back. Find the good. Try and ignore the not-so-pleasant.

Family, Journal

Sometimes We Make It to Games. Sometimes We Don’t.

The games are on the family calendar, as they are every year. Yes, we will get to the home games and may make the away games. With renewed enthusiasm and optimism for this season and because we love the energy and community at the games, we will do our best to support from the stands.