Mothering with heART Session #2 April 2014 from Shannon Kinney on Vimeo.
The boys and I made you a short video for you!
How are you today?
It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve had to throw out any concept of a “schedule” and just…go with the flow.
Some days it feels like I want to call it quits.
You know…it’s when the kids get sick (seriously…it’s spring…I’m so done with colds), and you have to cancel the sitter (I only get her for 3 precious hours a week!), and the thought of making one more meal could simply throw you over the edge (I can’t believe how much these little people eat!).
Today I woke up craving a simple week.
Don’t you just love new beginnings?
So I prepped meals for the week, folded clothes, made school lunch and gave myself some much needed rest time.
I can’t control what will happen this week, but I can do little things that help simplify my daily life. And for me I feel lighter and freer when healthy foods are stocked in the fridge. I feel lighter when I know what nights my husband’s putting the kids to bed (tonight…anyone want to come over for a glass of wine?). I feel lighter when I have a few creative projects to work on (like prepping my Mothering with heART e-course & editing our music video I’m making with my sis and bro), and when I carve out time for my own wellness and recharge (I’m getting a pedicure tomorrow…hello, spring toes).
I love my kids. I love being with my kids. I love staying home with my kids (most days).
And along with being a mom, my soul needs ART.
My soul needs connection.
My soul needs to write.
My soul needs play.
My soul needs rest.
My soul needs movement.
My soul needs music.
My soul needs nature.
My soul needs paint.
My soul needs yoga.
My soul needs women friendships.
My soul needs coffee dates.
My soul needs books.
My soul needs rain.
My soul needs sunshine.
My soul needs quiet.
My soul needs adventure.
My soul needs creative exploration.
My soul needs to be vulnerable.
My soul needs to face fears.
My soul needs to take risks.
My soul needs love.
And…my soul needs you.
What does YOUR soul need?
Join us for the next session of Mothering with heART – session #2 – and feed your soul, too. (Registration is now open.)
Embrace your joy and your deep need to nurture your soul while you nurture your kids. Your art, your creative dreams, your wellness…matters.
Seriously, we mothers need to stick together.
(Join us on our private Mothering with heART Facebook page to connect with other mothers from around the world.)
Give-Aways!
For your chance to win the Simple Parenting & Play Planner, visit HERE.
For your chance to win a spot in Mothering with heART and Season’s Eatings, visit HERE.
The winners of the random drawings are:
Nicola is the winner of a spot in Season’s Eatings.
Katrianna is the winner of a spot in Mothering with heART.
Nina is the winner of the Simple Parenting & Play Planner.
Congratulations! Winners will be contacted by email. Thanks so much for entering.
