Genesis

When I was pregnant I knew what kind of parents we would be. We weren't going to be super strict or insanely lenient. We had no intention of over-analyzing the day to day of being parents, we just knew that somehow it would get done. The first week Evan was home we went through a whole package of diapers, a box of wipes, and probably 3 rolls of paper towels. And that's just what I can remember off hand.

Over the past eight months we've slowly been coming to the realization that we need to start focusing on how we can raise our kids while respecting our surroundings and leaving as little a footprint as possible. In turn I hope they are able to absorb that respect from us, and continue to practice it as they grow older.

Is it easier to pretend that things aren't getting bad? Of course. Is it easier as parents to just grab a Clorox wipe and toss the mess? You bet. Is it responsible? No! Our generation has the mindset that everything is disposable, nothing old is worth keeping, and what we throw away just disappears without a trace.

Starting this week we're taking baby steps towards becoming more conscious of these things, and hopefully as our family grows we'll all learn to leave things the way we found them. This space is meant to share our ideas, get some input from others, and document what we do to keep us honest!