momentum

some amazing things are beginning to stir.

visions, thoughts, dreams and words are manifesting.

this weekend vision boards are being made 

and daily meditations creating momentum occurring.

it feels so good to have energy again and not be sick all day long.

we have been hiking and walking more and more.

yesterday we chased the little one on her bike for two miles.

this mama was worn out and happy.

this upcoming week i am starting a new regimine.

2 mile hike or jog twice a week

and thrice a week spinning and weights.

being fit while pregnant makes it more comfortable,

supports an easier labor and getting back into shape afterward.

i am setting the goal of an endurace race that occurs five and half months

after baby- so i want to keep some endurance up.

we are going camping and backpacking in September too, so i need to 

regain some muscles.

inbetween all the exciting goals and daily goodness

i have been letting some stress and negativity seep in.

this is all a part of the process of pregnancy.

 the wonderful ina may gaskin talks about how during these 9 months

hurts and issues we have submerged over time began to surface.

its an opportunity to make peace before this life enters my life.

she goes on to say that if one doesn't deal with what emerges it can 

create a more painful and difficult labor.

i am being thoughtful about what surfaces.

i allow it to sit with me. allow myself to feel angry, hurt, betrayed

or whatever emotion accompanies it

and then i try to make peace with it.

i am realizing that in some cases i need to just eliminate my exposure

to certain people and things in order to forge ahead into a peaceful

positive life.

exciting dreams beginning to make their way into reality:

 - the dream to travel over a summer with my little ones in a souped up van

and sell art and wares.

Z does custom furniture building from fallen trees and other found natural materials.

his work is unbelievable. he apprenticed under this father who ran a sawmill.

he also does custom finishes to create rustic looks.

he has been offered the opportunity to work for someone who salvages wood from torn

down barns and old hotels and buildings from all over the world and uses them

for furniture and or remodels.

Z will be making custom tables and furniture with this wood.

we pinched ourselves realizing this aligns with our goal to travel with the girls 

to arts and craft festivals all over the US next summer.

him selling his custom work and me selling my paintings and art pieces.

i also will be pursuing my pottery more and hope to incorporate that as well.

- i am feeling re-inspired creatively. i took a hiatus, as i do every time i make a body of work

and let life simmer and marinate ideas. i am designing a new body of work that i am excited about.

- nali starts piano and spanish soon and is passionate about making music

and speaking a second language.

this is entirely of her own accord. she is such a special little girl who has

her own individual visions i am determined to support.

i believe this second language will come in handy as we plan 

to travel throughout mexico and south america in the near future.

at the young age of 6 she has already begun to create her own style of singing

that is, well, i am amazed and proud.

goals both big and small

- prenatal yoga 

- fitness goals mentioned above

- pottery class

- save for a van that we will convert to our summer home and to run on veggie oil

- new art series

- vision board this weekend

- support Z in his new business and creative endeavor

- begin chinese philosophy course
- begin establishing farm/homesteading gig to start in the spring