reveling :: on motherhood

I believe I sent a number of my close friends into a tizzy of shock and awe when they saw my first post that mentioned I'd be discussing 'preparing for motherhood'.  I received a few texts, a number of emails, and a few quizzical looks when people spoke to me about my blog face to face. 

I might as well let the cat out of the bag.  Yes, my lovely partner and I are in the process of planning for children.  This does not mean we are having them yet!  Deep breaths friends.  Deep breaths.  But we both firmly believe that preparing our home, our minds, and our hearts are key pieces to our growth as a couple and our future (slightly larger) family. 

We have big dreams for our family.  Attachment parenting, cloth diapering, homeschooling, and so much more.  We hope to instill a deep love of dirt, community, food, reading, and kindness. 

Emerging from Doula training in May I felt called to prepare.  Prepare my mind, my home, my body for pregnancy and motherhood.  To take time to mull what adding a munchkin or two to our daily lives would entail.

We have the gift of time, but we are also aware that time is impermanent.  We see this balance and acknowledge it willingly.   We hold both in our hands, breathe, and know that when we are ready, we will know.

Source Unknown:  If you know the photog, let me know. ('twas a pinterest find)