At the turn of the year Leif had a birthday. My baby suddenly became a big boy! I know it’s cliche to fret over it and talk it in circles but for good reason right? It’s a real shift when it happens. I remember when I fell pregnant with him telling people how I won’t be able to finish a conversation for the next five years- haha! It’s sad, but true. Obviously worth it, however, quite the sacrifice.

A lot goes into the care of a baby/toddler… We’re now shifting into a stage of preschool where he attends a little church daycare twice a week called “Wee Care”… Is that not the cutest name? He gets to interact with peers and be in a new atmosphere a couple days a week which I believe good for him. At the same time I’ve been able to start working more again. For me, working outside the home is refreshing and I enjoy getting into new atmosphere’s myself. It’s also nice to get out around my peers and be on a team that gives me experience in my career/passions.

With my background in education I feel called to still be his “official” preschool teacher. I had planned on doing more organized schooling this year for him but with working more it’s faded a little into a less structured outline. I’ve set up his learning by seasons and themes that are relevant during those times. We try to learn about new topics every couple weeks and I bring out books/games/crafts/pretend/building/sensory items that engage his interest and teach him new concepts within those topics. He also goes to spend one day a week with his grandparents so that gives me outside support too. It’s been a decent combination that I feel good about for now. I’d love to dive a little deeper with him, but time and energy is a challenge with the other kiddos being older and having busy schedules I’m accountable for too. Leif’s education is a collected one compared to the other kids story. Everyone contributes to introducing him to things and I’m embracing it! During the times I feel inadequate, I remind myself to at least be his safe, warm place for comfort. That’s what mom’s are suppose to be best at in my experience.

All this to say, I was feeling called to record this milestone in life of my baby boy becoming five. To somehow save this moment or at least have a precious image stamped in time for memory sake. I hope it reminds you to pause enough to reflect and be grateful. To cherish a part of whatever season you find yourself in.

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Living for the most, xx