Sometimes the nicest gifts are the unexpected ones. I was unsure as to how fast (or even whether) a writer or two would raise their hands to help me establish a new rhythm here at Mothers of Brothers. Fully prepared to be an army of one, I began batch processing ideas for posts based on my (and my unsuspecting family’s) every move. So I was more than a little tickled to have a number of writers reach out and offer to guest blog for the site. Some of these writers have been “using their words” for years; others not so much, but they have the writing bug. I know that bug. I had it almost 10 years ago and if I hadn’t had an essay published in the Delaware County Times, I may have been cured all too quickly.
For that reason, I am thrilled to be able to share this space with others who have something to say – and say it well. Today, we hear from my cousin – another Jennifer (also not Jen or Jenny) – who is a full fledged MoB to Bennett and Carson. I love this post because it captures the wonder of simplicity – and it’s a perfect start to the holiday weekend. Have a great long weekend, readers! But first read on….