Treats of Late Fall...
Momma & Livie
What did the tree Let Go??
Momma & Livie Fall has arrived and Olivia loves going outdoors and looking at trees as usual. It seems she is noticing the bright color changes to the leaves. There is a beautifully fiery red and orange sugar maple tree just outside our bedroom window and we look at it every morning to observe changes in color and leaf loss. This is the season to be like the fall and “let go – with abandon.” Our walks are quiet except for the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. The squirrels are busy preparing for darker and colder months ahead, and there is a hustle in the forest as the animals harvest what has come and prepare for the deepening of winter.
Even our domesticated dogs prepare in their own way! Ready for cozy hibernation!!Got it!
Enjoy the Harvest, and let something go that no longer serves...
In Good Medicine,
Momma Mae & Olivia Rain
sleepy hiker
Here's hoping you've hugged your tree today!
Our appointment went well - a bit longer than usual; we did a non-stress test to ensure baby is doing fine and just seems to be taking his/her time in preparing for the outside world. All is well and baby is in a great birthing position, and is responding to stimuli in a positive manner... we are on Baby Time, and are reveling in the un-knowing of it all! It's a really wonderful experience to simply BE together as a family with this person, and not rush and not have a clock-date ticking away as a goal...
I am enjoying the time and not feeling impatient, which I am grateful for. It does help that I have a LOT of projects and homework to do and Baby is giving me more time to accomplish some of these items prior to his/her arrival...
I wish I had more time to spend outside, but I have accommodated my desire to be out in Nature by setting up my computer back by the fence in the shade (where there is no glare on my screen) and working out here while enjoying the birdsongs, fresh air, and environment in general.
Yesterday I noticed for the first time this season a hummingbird visited our yard! I am so glad they returned; their small wings fluttering fast are reminiscent of a certain someone's heartbeat fluttering inside my womb. It is pure joy to watch these tiny, beautiful creatures flitting about from bloom to bloom looking for nectar and nourishment. :o) I did not get up and take a picture because I did not have my camera and didn't want to disturb the hummingbird, so you'll have to take my word for it...
Lara is placing strips strategically and the cast is solidifying...
The cast is solidified and about to be set out to continue drying...
And we couldn't resist casting Lara's arm & hand since we had extra materials! The casts will dry thoroughly and then we will eventually sand and paint them...
At almost 39 weeks, we are feeling ready to greet our Little One outside the womb whenever s/he decides it is time! In the meantime, we have been busying ourselves prepping and also remembering to take time to enjoy Nature and some quiet time together outside while waiting...
I am grateful to have had a happy, healthy pregnancy with an active baby reminding me of our journey together! I've had normal "side effect symptoms" (the lovely bouts of hemorrhoids and carpal tunnel and restless legs), which also remind me to stay fit and grateful for this strong body to cary me and Baby through a wholesome pregnancy. 
As you may or may not be able to see from the pictures, the baby has definitely dropped further into the birth canal and is readying for the birthing process. This leaves a little more room up top for mama to breathe and a little less heartburn, while at the same time presses more on the bladder and causes (even more) trips to the restroom! 
My friend Lara's garden (above) is tall and leggy and blooming away after all the rain and the new sun coming out to shine on us. It is a beautiful time ot sit out and enjoy Nature and her gifts of summertime. 
So in just a couple of short weeks, not only has my belly and the baby grown tremendously (is there any room left? :-) ), but the birdsongs have moved up from 5AM to 4AM! Amazing how things change with the seasons.
The mixture of rain and sun have been just what Motherwort (above) must have wanted. She is thriving with good medicine and does just fine without human intervention, like all of Nature's Bounty. :o)
At 5AM, the birds are all singing together and apart. They are singing their Morning Songs without a care in the world at this time and it is all one can hear. The symphony is beautiful and makes me very aware that there are many, many creatures out there, all living their lives, while we all cumulatively live our lives together.
And here (below) is the garden at just 10 minutes before 6AM ~ a bit brighter, and the Morning Songs have quieted down except for the later risers. The robins have emerged and are hunting worms for their families...
So remember your Song today and Live it! :o)
