Inhale, Exhale, Repeat

I wouldn’t trade our Air BnB adventures for anything in the world. The curiosity, the adventurous look in their eyes, the chance to be free and experience so much that the world gives us. There is so much to say about watching your children just enjoying life.

As a parent, watching the world through their eyes resets me. It wakes up a part of me that sometimes finds itself smothered by the everyday hustle and bustle. A part that sometimes is forgotten.

I pray that they are always open to an adventure, including my amazing husband, and that they learn about the peace and calmness that the world gives everyday.

Today we all played in the river until the rain began to drop. It dropped harder and harder and it felt amazing. We laughed so hard as we became soaking wet and we helped each other get back to the cabin.

I watched Johana, once again, effortlessly put herself in the role of a leader for her sisters making sure they were okay and checking to see if they needed any help.

“Girls, go to the side and the rocks are not as slippery”.

I watched Charleigh give all of her heart to keep going even when she fell and hurt herself. She still pulled it together and made it all the way back. She does not give up. She may scream and she may get pissed, but it just ignites the next level for her.

I witness the trust Maddie has in her sisters and the admiration in her eyes when she watches them. I watched the drive and motivation build up until she let go of my hand and said “I got it Mommy”. Every few steps she turned around and said “You okay mommy?” Better than you could ever imagine child.

I saw my husband breathe. No emails, no texts. His shoulders were lower and relaxed. His smile never left his face and his laugh echoed every single laugh of the girls. His blue eyes were not glazed over from staring at a screen. They once again matched the sky and were full of wonder. There’s my guy.

My heart is full, but even more importantly, I am whole. I am calm and I’m in my element that lowers the anxiety. That allows me to feel my feelings and hear my thoughts. That allows me to inhale slowly and deeply and reset.

Creekside Cabin
Old Fort, North Carolina