Positive minds live positive lives.

Last posting I shared a little about what it was like living in what I can only describe as 'darkness' during the early months after Huxley was born. Matty and I used a white board to write down all of the positives that happened within the day as one way to feel uplifted and it really helped. The white board was turned into a schedule board a few months later and now sits unused. I think that instead of the board i'll share some positives on here every once and a while. 

As I sit on our couch with my feet up, dog by my side, hot cup of earl grey on the go, bedtime jazz playing in the background, and the smell of wet earth floating through the room mixed with cinnamon in-scents I realize that I am happy. 

For the moment all is well. 

If you hadn't heard, Matthew has graduated with his masters in political science. I had the privileged to attend his defense and I couldn't be more proud and inspired. How on earth was he able to conquer such a milestone with the year we just had?! Matthew is the most driven, passionate, and dedicated person I know. Through all the trials he still managed to be an amazing dad and my biggest lifeline. I would have crumbled if it wasn't for him. 

In thirteen days I will be attending a lactation consultant course at UVIC for one semester and I couldn't be more excited. Birth culture and community have become so important to me in these last five years or so and I am jazzed to add to my skill set and to become educated to help women with one of the most challenging things they will ever do. Feed their babies. Just as many refrain from sharing the massive shift that happens when you have a child, the trials of learning to feed your baby is also a best kept secret. Hopefully with this next level of education I will be able to help better inform women about not only the joys of feeding their babies but also the importance of knowledge when it comes to some of the challenges that can arise.

We had a lovely walk and lunch with some dear friends, Huxley did so well. Its not often that we dine out all together as a family so it was a rare treat. Here's a picture of a very sweet moment during the lunch :)

Today I decided that I need to start up a home yoga practice again. At times i've felt like i'm falling away from who I was before Huxley was born so piece by piece I'm going to try to put parts of my former self back together but modified a little with our special amazing boy.

Well friends that's all for now, bed is calling, tea is empty, my heart is full.

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