Letting the rhythm find you, on NPN
You can find me over at the Natural Parents Network today, where I talk about the idea of seasonal and daily rhythms. Here’s an excerpt, but you can head over and read the full article here.
“The idea of a daily rhythm, too, began to feel like a total joke, at least where our household was concerned. I thrived on a consistent routine, and it seemed to work well for my daughter, too, but I kept reading idealized, poetic descriptions of “daily rhythm” (said in the peaceful, calming voice of an enlightened earth mother) that insisted that a rhythm was not a routine. I started to roll my eyes every time I saw the r word, as it seemed to mock me with its unattainable beauty and perfection.“
What’s New: Relax and Enjoy
Sweet, sleepy boy in carrot overalls from our awesome landlord.
This week has been so very, very good. It had its challenges, to be sure, but at the same time it has given me a huge amount of hope – hope that I might be able to handle this parenting two children gig after all. Up until this week, there were moments in just about every day when I thought I just might not have the patience for parenting more than one child, or when I felt like it was impossible to give both children the attention they deserve. I’m actually starting to believe that I can do it, though, and it’s a huge relief. Continue reading
What’s New: Calm
An impromptu sink bath. Breaking in the new kitchen!
It has been so very much more settled around here this week, and it’s a beautiful thing. I had to remember, for one thing, that with everything turned upside down from the move, it wasn’t realistic to expect to get back into the same groove we previously had with sleep. We’re back to snuggling to sleep instead of saying goodnight, turning on a lullaby, and tiptoeing out while Annabelle falls asleep on her own. If this is still how we’re making it work when the new baby comes, it could be tricky, but we’ll figure it all out eventually. At this point I’m just trying to embrace what is and let it happen, and Annabelle seems to appreciate the new relaxed approach. Continue reading
Real as it Gets
Blurry cell phone photo, but isn’t she adorable? Playing around at Home Depot.
I have been writing this week’s edition of Keeping it Real in my head since yesterday. I’m going to make an attempt to write it, but don’t have high hopes. A microburst hit our little neighborhood tonight so we’re in hour four without power and I’m writing from my phone in the dark, too hot to sleep. A power outage right at the end of a heatwave is pretty poor timing, but at least we have power most of the time, right?
But back to keeping it real – I love these posts for creating a space for celebration and honesty all at once.
Ins and Outs
I’m joining up with Mon for keeping it real, because every experience has something to teach us, and reflecting on the challenges of a week can make it even easier to appreciate the beauty in it all. Continue reading
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