I feel grateful to the community for giving us the gift of an easy family life. I have seen so many young mothers, single or partnered, who have to leave their young babies, sometimes as young as four weeks old, in order to support themselves. Thinking about having to leave Jack, even now at two and a half months, breaks my heart. This is part of the beauty of the Dancing Rabbit community. Motherhood is an honorable and worthy position.
Fathers are an integral part of the home life rather than the part time breadwinner.
We all know, however, that not even moms and dads who stay home can give a child all the attention co wants. This is where all the community's extended family steps in to provide support. Aaron and I both can get frustrated with parenthood. When we just can't change another diaper, or listen to any more crying, or play with rattles and bells anymore, we have many other hands who are willing to help us stay sane. I am happy and indebted to my community for giving my family the chance to grow in a peaceful and loving environment.