Linking up with Kelly!
1 // GOOD HABITS BEGET MORE GOOD HABITS.
Running makes me want to eat better – I can tell a huge difference in my endurance when I eat well vs. when I eat crap. And now eating better is leading me to give up sugar again (!!) which is huge for a stress-eating, sugarholic like me. In full disclosure, I will also admit that the opposite of this lesson is totally true for me too. Skipping workouts leads to sad justifications about why I’m throwing back handfuls of chocolate chips at 10am. I’m a work in progress.
2 // IT’S BETTER FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH IF I PUT THE SCALE AWAY.
This was hard for me but liberating too. I am data-driven and like to see my progress (give me all the charts and graphs!) but the mental frustration and fatigue it created was too much. Mark and I are going to do “check-ins” once a month, but otherwise, that scale is staying in the closet!
3 // THERE IS SO MUCH SUGAR IN BAKED BEANS!
I picked up a can of Grillin’ Beans for dinner and they were so delicious. I was declaring my love for them when Mark glanced at the nutrition facts and said, “Well yeah, they’re delicious! There’s over 20 grams of sugar in it!” Guess those beans won’t be going back into my cart anytime soon. Yikes.
4 // CARPENTER BEES ARE TROUBLE.
Carpenter bees are huge and seem to be hanging around our porches this spring. Mike, our Orkin man, said that they can make nests in the wood and eventually cause a lot of damage. He found one hole and treated it, but we have to be really vigilant. There’s always something when you’re a homeowner!
5 // WEANING IS HARD.
So we’ve made a little progress: we’ve deleted most of the daytime “I’m just bored so how ’bout I nurse?” feedings and just have bedtime and naptime to go. I’ve been using the Ergo a lot for naptime, so he can still be close to me. Mark helps with bedtime but we haven’t been consistent. I’m hoping June is the month where we can make the final break.
6 // HOMESCHOOLING IS ALSO HARD, BUT IT’S BEEN A GREAT FIT FOR OUR FAMILY THIS YEAR.
For the first time in many years, my kids ended a school year without me questioning everything. We really found a sweet spot and we’re all excited to continue on. Schooling is always a discernment process and I’m really thankful to have found what works for us right now.
7 // I DON’T MISS MY HOME DECOR SHOP AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT I WOULD.
I recently listened to a podcast episode about “living more with less” and the guest’s story was similar to my own: she had a thriving small business that she loved, but stepped away for something better. It’s been about seven months since we closed Big White Farmhouse’s virtual doors. While I loved working with my cousin and supporting American artisans, there are so many things I definitely don’t miss: the unconscious stress of constantly changing social media, unrelenting marketing (an area I’m very weak in) and being unable to execute a business in a way I thought I should. To everything there is a season and while I’m so thankful I dove into retail, I’m also excited to see what’s next.
We got a carpenter bee trap and it's helped a ton!
I didn't realize there was such a thing! Off to check it out now, thank you!!
I frequently forget to read labels at the supermarket, but, yes, we should find out how much of the good and bad things we are stuffing into our systems. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Same here. I've been trying to significantly reduce my sugar intake and have been shocked to find out how much is in my favorite foods!
I have been thinking about you and weaning! We were down to once per night at bedtime and then I got a plugged duct. 🙁 BUT I think last night was our last time ever and I tried cabbage leaves today so I think that will help!
So sorry to hear about the plugged duct!
My friend just mentioned cabbage leaves – I may have to try that soon.