01/06/2026
The kids and I stopped by TimberNook this morning to do a little cleanup and check on things. It felt so good to be back out there—it’s just so peaceful.
Well… eventually. 😅
When we first arrived, the kids were whining, bored, frustrated, and glued to me. My son kept tripping over everything. I seriously debated packing it up and heading home.
But about an hour in… something shifted.
It became calm. Serene.
Angela Hanscom often shares that it can take kids around 45 minutes to truly settle into play—and today was the perfect reminder of that. Over our break, we’ve still been spending lots of time outside, but mostly in our front and backyard. Being back in true nature was different.
My son had forgotten how to fully pick up his feet. Both kids struggled to move from one “thing” to another like they do at home. Nature asked more of them—and then gave more back.
When kids are given time and space outdoors, something magical happens. They stop asking for snacks, for entertainment, for when we’re leaving. They begin to figure it out themselves. And that’s when parents get something too—rest. A chance to read a book, look at the sky, breathe, and reset.
I’m so excited for our first winter session starting in ONE week!
Who’s coming? Have you signed up yet? ❄️🌲
