Trustom Pond!

Today was the first day of school for my 2 sons.  Our youngest started full day kindergarten and lets just say we were all a little anxious the past few days.  All these firsts are so bitter sweet...we love to see them learn & grow but just don't want them to do it so quickly.  I truly feel we need routine & structure in our home, which school seems to provide, but the threat of change has been lingering in all of our emotions the past week.  I could feel the tension & excitement in the boys as we all got ready for the first day this morning.  Everything ended up going great the only tears came from me as I watched the bus pull away from our picture window.  I didn't realize my shoulders had been at my ears for god only knows how long & I sighed with relief as they departed. 

All the stress washed away & I felt like I needed to breathe so I went to one of my favorite spots...Trustom Pond.  Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge consists of 787 acres and about 300 different species of birds.  It is located on Matunuck School house Rd in South Kingstown, RI.  It is a peaceful outdoor oasis with trails & an abundant amount of unbelievable views of the salt pond, fields, woodlands, beach dunes & swamp.  It is the second largest refuge in RI & a haven for bird watchers but most importantly it is minute from my front door.  Even though I frequently see many bird watchers they are so purposely quiet you'd never know they were there.  After walking a few miles & breathing in the salty humid air I realize what I already knew, transition is good & we all NEED it! 

There is nothing like being alone with nature it gives you perspective & in South County we are blessed to be surrounded by so much of it.  Note to self: remember to take the time to walk through woods & find yourself!

"Going into the woods by yourself is the best way to pretend you’re in another time. It’s a thing you can only do alone. If there’s somebody else with you, it’s too easy to remember where you really are." Carol Rifka Brunt

I hope you are one day able to visit Trustom Pond...

 

Kristen Lenzner-Holloway a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, Realtor & RI enthusiast!