I’ve been a little MIA on the Internet.

Partially because we’ve been traveling.

And partially because I read this book and have been enjoying a little less noise in my life.

Something that Hannah mentions in the book is how the impact of unplugged hours has shifted a lot for her but a huge change that happened – once she committed to unplugging – was the immediate shift in the way she parented. More presence, more grace, more compassion. (Perhaps for both her daughter and her self).

I can FEEL that.

It’s been a chaotic couple weeks. From traveling to California by myself with both kids to stomach bugs to needing to be ON non-stop for several days on end. It could have ended in disaster. It could have ended in hurtful things said, mama meltdowns, and the guilt and shame that comes from it all.

But I think because I have consciously tried to reduce the noise in my brain, we’ve been moving through the hard times in a calm, productive way.

Anyway, it’s not ‘bye bye blog’ because I love this space. But I also like that I’ve given myself permission to not feel like I need to document every moment. That sometimes I can enjoy the brother giggles in real time without having to pull my phone out to record it.

We’re embracing some quality family time right now. Sunshine and slow mornings and no rush to be anywhere.

It’s the absolute best.