Our First Adventure

Another Saturday passed and I did nothing in particular. The weather was beautiful, but I did not step outside. Was the idea of wrestling the kids into carseats really too much? Was my lack of sleep really a good enough excuse for not getting out of the house and enjoying the day? Of course not.

My tiredness was not due to my kids sucking my energy, but rather the result of me not doing the things that would energize me. My kids were not to blame (although I do blame them for many things). 

I finally woke up and realized that I’m the adult. I decide how late to stay up, how much ice cream to eat, and whether to just sit around the house or make something of my day. I enjoy doing fun things, but I wasn't doing them. I decided to be more active with my family, and perhaps by doing so, I would have more energy. So with my new found hope and desire, I planned our first adventure. 

For our first adventure, I decided a short hike to Silver Creek Falls just outside Salem, Oregon would be perfect. The previous month my husband, Don had heart surgery. He couldn’t lift the littles so I strapped Reagan to my front and pushed Carter in an umbrella stroller. While hiking up a steep gravel trial, we passed by a teenage boy who, upon seeing me blazing up the trial, said to his friend, “She’s like an adventure mom!”. 

I wanted to jump up and down screaming with excitement, but I restrained myself. A jumping mom after two babies only results in a puddle.   The teenagers comment and the energy I felt during that first hike made me want to be an "adventure mom". 
Here I will share the adventures of our little tribe and hopefully I can inspire you to have an adventure of your own. 

CREATE ADVENTURE FOR YOURSELF.