IT MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK: Have you heard of the stress hormone cortisol?Your brain releases this when you are anxious, stressed or scared. As parents, we often set the tone or “regulate the emotions” of our kids, so this has a direct affect on them. However, thoughts and feelings of #GRATITUDE can regulate cortisol production in your brain and reduce anxiety and stress; Thus a better experience for you and your whole family. In reality, Luke is VERY helpful and very hands on, but at this age my babies prefer to be at my feet, in my lap or in my arms for the most part. Albeit exhausting at times, what a blessing to fly VS drive the 6.5 hours in a car. What a cool moment to watch Everly take in the view of “Snowy Mountains” that peek above the clouds in the sky or listen to her talk about the various “neighborhoods” below. I may joke about the default parent rift, but why not celebrate the joys of being #1 to two of the cutest globe-trotters you ever saw as well? 🥰 Anyhow, Happy Holidays and safe travels everyone! #BlessedMama #portlandmom #portlandfamily #familytravel #positiveparenting