Someone on the farm is pregnant. She is happy. Her partner is happy. The community is happy. I am happy for them.

Other people getting pregnant and having babies seems to make me reflect on my life and what I am doing. I want to have babies eventually. I remember, a few years ago, asking myself almost daily when I was going to have babies. What would be the sign? Financial security? A stable romantic relationship? Completing some level of education?

I think that Twin Oaks is a great place to have kids. It offers the most flexible schedule ever-- for everyone, not just for parents. Child care is labor creditable. It's a breastfeeding positive environment. Lots of people want to take care of the kid(s). Lots of people want to take care of you. Sure, there are ways that we could improve our support for families, but I think this place is several steps ahead of the standard neighborhood or town.

I figured when I moved here that I would have kids here. I would still like to do that. But things are never as clear in the present as they were in my plans, somehow. I need to figure lots of things out. Life is such a challenge.