It's official: Spring break has begun for us.
2 whole weeks + 1 day. One of my favorite things in the world is to hit the neighborhood with my son and his friends. Rain or shine, we bundle up, take some snacks, and hit the road for sweetly simple grand adventure. I don't look at my phone, and I tune into the kids. The little things they see. The flowers they pick up. The opportunities to greet neighbors walking by, and give pedestrians the right of way. There's usually one argument on every trip, giving us all the opportunity to talk and better understand one another, and ourselves. The pic was taken on a window-shopping adventure. When we headed out the shopping mall door, I walked behind the children. Following their lead, they paused by this empty flower bed. Soon their shoes were off, and they invented a racing obstacle game. We had nowhere to be, and all the time in the world until their game came to end. I breathed deeply. Loving this moment they created. A moment of spontaneity, and fun. An endless moment in the life of children Eternal food for the soul. A moment of child led-play. I thanked myself that I could slow down to enjoy them, and their play. (Doesn't always happen!) To embrace childhood. And follow follow follow their lead. Now it's your turn.... To step into their world. The spontaneously fun world of your children. Where moments are endless, creativity over-flowing, and the pure goodness of children's imaginations unplugged abounds. This week, give yourself and your children this gift and follow follow follow their lead. Enjoy them! You Got This. Lots of love, Megan
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Mama Megan
Hi friends, I write from the heart to tell my life story, and the story of those in my neighborhood called life. Research shows that our children's emotional & mental health is contingent upon us parents being able to tell our life story, or "coherent narrative." This is my coherent narrative, my life story in the making, with some of what I love in life too. My goal is to share my life in a way that is real, uplifting & positive- sometimes serious, sometimes fun. In my practice, I inspire parents to empowerment through reclaiming our life stories and learning respectful discipline. My work is my offering to our children- our future. Wishing you all a happy family! Archives
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