The Sound of Silence

Hello! I feel as though I've been slightly disconnected from here, avoiding the task of writing, while my head swirls a bunch of ideas around. The truth is, most days I feel like I hardly have time to sit and think for 5 minutes uninterrupted. At least until my kids go to bed at night, by which time I am also usually ready for bed!! I am finding as my youngest gets older, the days only become busier. I'm sure any parent can relate to that, as one little body becomes more mobile and vocal all at once, I am in a constant state of movement, ears wide open, hands ready to help. It can be quite exhausting. Amidst all of the ordinary things that I am to help with during the day, I am taking my entourage around town trying to connect to the right places to discover what this little locale has to offer us. The beauty of a small town is people want to put you where you can be connected, and become a part of the community. I met a very helpful lady today who, if her friend had been there, would have introduced us, and probably even payed for us to go for coffee. She was that excited that us two newbies might meet each other and become friends. I have enjoyed the simpleness of our everyday, however the days seems to go by much quicker. I am appreciating that I can sit in the kitchen and have deep conversation with my husband, which can last longer than 2 minutes without interruption. We talk more, that's a good thing. I love that we have time to play as a family outside and build a snowman, and the kids can enjoy that we've taken the time to create those types of memories. We are in a way forced to be at home together, as in winter it's dark earlier, but also most places are closed earlier. So some nights we take a drive and talk, and enjoy that we can do that too. All of that said, it has been an incredibly hectic few weeks as we are trying to tie up some things back in the city. With another busy weekend ahead, I can't say yet when it will be fully settled, but for now I am enjoying this incredible quiet sound brimming in my ears! Naptime, all of the kids at once!! However your week is unfolding, I hope you are able to enjoy some moments of silence....have a great week!