Just Us (and some poppies)

Just us.  It's how I sometimes like to spend my days with the boys.  No friends, no commitments, just us.  Perhaps it's because they play so well together.  They have one another, so I can often just sit back & watch them.  They are my adventurers.  Always up for a day in the mountains, a new hike, a new park.  

But I didn't always value these days like I do now.  In fact, I used to panic if I literally had no plans for the day.  A whole day by myself seemed daunting.  I needed to be around other moms.  I needed my kids occupied, busy with friends.  I literally made sure that each weekday was filled with mom friends & baby friends.  Especially the days when it was just Liam & I before Finn was born, I needed the break that came with playdates.  But somewhere over the past few months, I've found that my days are just as filling with only my two boys.  They are my buddies, some of my favorite conversationalists, and they are always up for a spontaneous treat!

Now don't get me wrong, I do still completely enjoy my days that are filled with others.   Mama friends are so so important!  But I have also found a lot of joy & peace in the simpler and the slower days.  Maybe it's the pregnant hormones.  Maybe it's me wanting to soak up more of this precious time with Liam before he starts school full time in the Fall.  Maybe it's just the boys' ages right now, which are so so fun!  No toting around diaper bags and baby carriers; we can be out of the house in an instant.  And nap times are flexible.  We sure are in such a sweet spot right now.  I'm hopeful that when Kane arrives, he will transition right into our current groove.

So cheers to this stormy Monday that is sure to be filled with plenty of forts & snuggles.   To a day with "just us".

Side note:  These photos have absolutely nothing to do with this post.  It was just a random Wednesday that we hit the mountains with friends in search of this wild poppy field I had heard about since living here.  It was beautiful!!!  And since I'm pretty sure I hit my limit of poppy photos on Instagram, the rest get shared here!  I've decided I need to find a little spot up near our new house, and plant some poppies.  I'm making my own wild field!