It’s with a heavy heart we say our goodbyes to the month of August. To a month of Danish countryside living, to days full of sandy beaches, cold dips in the sea, summer rain and walks in the forest. To bright Scandinavian nights, barbecue-dinners, hours of talking with good friends and beautiful bouquets of homegrown grapes.

For me, August is one of my favorite month, mainly because this is the month where my second daughter was born. Celebrating her birthday always make me think back, and this year I have spent days wondering about motherhood and sisterhood, how my two daughters ended up being as different as they are and how I sometimes feel the necessity to change my life around to be able to see what’s really important.

Most women will tell you, how their life was turned upside down the day they became mothers for the first time. For me, it was with the birth of my second daughter, that everything changed. My first child was (and still is) the easiest kid you can ever imagine. It’s in her nature to be good, caring and to follow rules.

My youngest daughter, on the other hand, was a rascal from the moment she was delivered with and urgent C-section, and she continues to challenge me every day. She’s funny and loving and has a temper like 10 wild horses. She loves to be busy and amongst a lot of people and has a big need for a calm, safe and relaxing environment. She’s one of the good reasons why I chose to leave a good job in the fashion industry, and become a home-working mother in New York. Now every time the calendar says august the 1st., I’m reminded how different two sisters can be, the importance of sisterhood and motherhood, how a tiny person can end up changing your life and how you need to create the life you want for yourself and your children instead of just letting things happen around you.

And so, I spend this last evening of August looking back at all the good memories my family and I created together this August. September, I hope you’ll be just as amazing.