Since becoming a parent, I've sought and been sensitive to balance and rhythm in our lives. Sometimes, this feels like a challenge; at other times I don't even think about it until it occurs to me we're in a rhythm, and it feels just right. You know that feeling when your day has a natural flow, when there are moments of quiet interspersed with activity, a bit of both the inside and the outside world - everything we need. I believe this is the nurturing base from which we're able to grow and flourish safely. Anytime there's a big change, like the changing of the seasons, our rhythm changes. This evening with the warmer temperature and extended daylight, I shifted our routine a bit later to allow just a little more outdoor play time.
"Let's do this again tomorrow."
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I am sure your guys were very happy about staying outside alittle longer. That's part of a happy childhood during the Spring/Summer months. So glad you are aware of these rhthymn of changes in nature.
I love the way our rhythm changes with the seasons. We too make more time to prolong the day. We may walk down to the lake after dinner enjoying the last bit of sunlight. Have a wonderful weekend.
I find that when we make space to make music then we begin to hear it, and the rhythm takes over.
mmmm, i love the rhythm of spring and summer...the way we can drink in so much of the day. your boys are so lucky to have a mama who does listen to the rhythms of the seasons... their joy is apparent in your pictures. happy weekend, lecia!
Rhythm is a very fragile thing for us - which is sad because it's what we all need! It seems like the smallest thing can throw it off, and we have to work really hard to maintain it.
oh, i can't wait until summer vacation, so i feel like i can do this too!!! cal is a PILL when he stays up late and i have to wake him up for school so i have resisted this natural shift so far.....
but, seriously, do that again tomorrow :-)
Can we move in with you? =) You live such a beautiful life and your pictures are what I look forward to seeing every morning. Thanks for sharing your life with the world.
It's looking like beautiful spring weather there! How fun - have a great weekend!
Mmm, looks fun. I'm so glad it's May! And I love your May header.
Don't you just love being able to be outside that little bit more in the Spring and Summer.
Lovely! Have a great, fun outdoorsy weekend. xoxo
Sounds like a great plan...I love the longer days.
i have often thought about that myself... especially since we moved in the country : we are more sensitive to the change of seasons, and can live more outside in the yard.
and that's a good thing for bodies & minds.
how old are your boys? they look like they have the same age difference as mine (almost 3 yrs) - but mine are big now!
I love when the changing rhythm means longer sunny days! Now...if the sun would only come out here...
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