It all started a couple of years ago when I announced that I was changing my perspective.

To live a life less ordinary per se.

To live like I was on holiday.

Not that I could.  Oh, but I would.

Take advantage of each day.  Not necessarily go with the flow.  To take the path less traveled.

Two years ago we moved thirty miles out of Austin to the lake.  We reduced our cost of living.  We greatly reduced the square footage of our house.  And we’ve never been happier.

You don’t have to sell your house to change your perspective.  You don’t have to do anything.  In fact, do less.

I have learned that it’s okay to say no.  With no guilt strings attached.

The beautiful part is that your kids just want to be with you.  They don’t have to go anywhere.  You don’t have to buy them anything.  Just be with them.  Be in the moment.  Watch them catch bugs.  Encourage them to build forts.  Color with them.  Read to them.  Explore with them.

I now spend each day, not racing as fast as I can to beat or keep up with the pack, but enjoying the simple quiet moments.

And as a mama, I do this for my kids.

By changing myself, I change the future.

{a huge thank you to my hubby for designing my new banner, he also did the craft hope logo and i feel mighty lucky to have such a photoshop savy man in my life.}