A collection of our ordinary days, recorded every week. At the end of the year, I’ll publish them into a keepsake to treasure.
Around here, I have been:
loving Sophia’s latest. Everything is “A bit more, mama?”
launching a brand new section of Big White Farmhouse! It’s called “Celebrations” and the hope is that it will encourage customers to celebrate even the smallest occasions. So far, we have banners made from eucalyptus wood (“Oh Happy Day” is my favorite), single serve confetti packets, beeswax candles, gift tags in six colors and even a DIY confetti balloon kit. I am so pleased with everything and can’t wait to expand the line even further…soon.
listening to Sophie’s nonstop singing and dancing! It’s a new addition to the household and generally super cute, except in Mass when’s it’s not so cute.
calling our hanging basket “the condo” and watching our new bird residents. The kids and I actually had a serious discussion this week about names and have agreed on Penelope (nickname: Penny) and Steve (nickname: Milkshake…this one wasn’t my idea). There are two new eggs in the nest and we have “hatching day” marked on the calendar. I think I’ve reached a new level of bird lady crazy.
enjoying the first week of conversation in the Inspired Reader’s Book Club. Many of the ladies have already been very honest and vulnerable and I am so inspired by them. Can’t wait to dive even deeper with next week’s topics.
finishing up Week 3 of Livefit Trainer and woo, this week was hard! I’m still pretty weak in my triceps and still do assisted pushups and pullups. I tried triceps dips for the first time and almost fell off by set #3! But there are a few positives: I was able to move up in weight and am currently using mostly 10-15 pound dumbbells. Back&bicep days are my favorite, followed by legs. Like everything, I keep having to remind myself that Rome wasn’t built in a day…baby steps forward.
finding a rhythm with our summer days. I’ve added in focused work time during afternoon quiet time and it’s working great. TJ is usually napping and I can knock out a lot of that day’s to-do list in the one hour period. I don’t get everything done most days, but am feeling thankful for the time I have. I’ve also tried devoting a little time at night after the kids are in bed, but remembering to have devoted time with Mark too. It’s all a balance.
creating rubberband powered Lego cars with the boys as part of One Fun Thing a Day. We’ve had a really fun week of activities and I’ve actually been keeping up with documenting it all on Instagram! I hope I can remember all summer…I’d really like to create a photo book keepsake at the end.
praying for an old friend from high school’s wife who was diagnosed with cancer this week. She is a mother of four young children and I can’t help but be shaken by the news. Her story definitely puts life in perspective for me…am I leading a life of what truly matters most?
