We got to talking about something I hadn’t thought much about in a while: the difference between rhythms and routines, especially when it comes to raising children. Bri said, “You know, I used to be such a stickler for routines with Remy. Everything was by the book: naps at a certain time, bottles measured to the ounce, bedtime stories at 7:15 sharp. But with JoJo… I don’t know. It’s more like I’m trying to follow her rhythm than forcing her into a routine.”

There’s something truly special about raising children in the country. Away from the noise and fast pace of city life, the land itself becomes a teacher, offering lessons in responsibility, patience, and the beauty of hard work. A childhood spent in the open air—gathering eggs, tending a garden, or caring for animals—instills values that shape a person for life.