Hi! My name is Mary Anne. My daughter Brigit is turning four years old in a few days. Up until now my husband, David, and I have aspired to help her find her own path. She is a free spirit and a joyful soul. I want her to embrace life and discover that every step of the way is an opportunity to learn new things. As she gets older she is more and more self directing. Encouraging that tendency is sometimes a challenge as an adult and parent, but I feel that the long term benefits are worth every minute. Brigit is my first and probably only child. I don’t always know what I am doing, and I am learning all the time along with her. David and I are starting this blog as a way to see the path we are taking and maybe help others on the same path. We will both be posting as we feel like it, so expect some liveliness. It is also a way to share with our family and friends, far and wide, the wonders of our little miracle. I don’t know where we are going, but I sure know where we have been. I know it is hard to tell what kind of job we are doing in the moment, but I am darned sure in hindsight it will be a sight to see. Come join us on our adventure. It will be anything but boring.