I think back to my hardest weeks of motherhood so far and they were the weeks I felt lonely. I may not have been as efficient at responding to my texts in those early months (or realistically even now still) but I have been so grateful for the friends who have continued to reach out… who have been willing to go at my postpartum/baby wearing hiking pace… who have been flexible with start and end times to help coordinate naps with adventures… Hiking and travel brings me a lot of joy but it could be as simple as a stroller walk around the neighborhood… a cup of tea and chit chat during nap time… it’s just about some quality time together. And new mamas, I know it can be hard (especially in the beginning) but I encourage you to accept the invite. There were many days I felt flustered and overwhelmed trying to get out the door. Days where I second guessed the plans I had made… but, in the end, I was ALWAYS glad I made the effort. #motherhood #newmom #hikingwithkids #adventuremom