How blessed am I?
I wake every morning to this face (and two more) shining out at me.
Good sweet morning to all!
What shines brightly in your sleepy mornings?
Tag: cosleeping
Safe Babywearing Celebration
There are few things I get as passionate about as discussing as parenting. I love being a mama. I love talking about birth, children, parenting, and the nuances of how-we-do-it-around-here.
One aspect of being a parent that has been nothing short of an absolute joy is my choice to wear my babies. Babywearing is so simple, and yet so powerful. It has changed my life.
Only recently has Lupine truly moved out of arms and requested that I pick up a stroller to cruise her around town in. I obliged, and we're happy to roll around on our errands now, but truth be told I miss the closeness of her on my back or chest, snuggled in close as we talk and connect throughout our travels.
There has been some unfortunate news about babywearing safety recently. The truth remains that babywearing is an ancient, traditional parenting practice – like breastfeeding and cosleeping. And like cosleeping when done properly baby wearing is inherently safe.
To help us refocus on the connection, health, joy, and ease that comes from wearing our little ones, I am hosting a Safe Babywearing Celebration in April (April 12 – 16). We'll discuss safe babywearing, carriers, different positions/holds, share stories, and I'll host plenty of babywearing and baby carrier giveaways. The week will be sponsored by some wonderful folks donating their carriers and resources (including Ergo, Moby Wrap, and Tummy 2 Tummy with more coming on board everyday).
Bring all of your friends. I can hardly wait!
Edited: Baby K'tan and Kangaroo Korner are now on board as well. Thanks to all sponsors.
Children learn what they live.
It has been our goal to live our lives and parent our children from a place of gentle love and kindness. I think we're doing pretty well as we enter into our seventh year of parenting. The learning curve has been steep, but we're sticking with it and getting better all the time.
Sometimes I see our children's play as holding up a mirror to our lives to show us how we're doing. When its right on it feels so good. (This is not to say that their isn't play here that is all about death, fighting, domination, and poop. But sometimes you see just what you're looking for.)
Below is a peek into Lupine's world of play…
A tired Beanie and Lupine snuggle in the rocking chair.
Then a little nursing before Beanie falls asleep.
And the babies, mama, and papa snuggle up in "the big bed" because the doll cradle is too small to fit them all.
Here is wishing you a day where the mirror held up to your life makes you smile.