Routine

I habitually resist routine. As if the very presence of any small schedule will somehow diminish creativity in my life forever.

Of course it is the very absence of any regular flow of activities in my life and our families that has led us to this mismanaged life.

Two years ago life with a young toddler was more than challenging. So at the first opportunity to buy a house my husband & I decided logically to move near his family who equally shares the chaotic routine. This has had a disastrous effect on our family of now four.

There are times, I will admit, where I wonder if fifteen years from now I'll be proud that I survived the thick of motherhood or will I be proud that I actually raised our kids. Now I am not saying that staying at home is better for child's well being. However, mindful parenthood is. And I realize that being the sole majority provider for our family does not enable me to easily be a patient, aware or attentive parent.

Webster defines routine, pronounced rü-ˈtēn, as "a regular course of procedure." What we're looking to gain by selling our home is the beginning of a journey toward identifying a regular course of procedure that supports a creative lifestyle and parenthood.