I always feel super conflicted when I write out these posts. I feel like Evie is growing up so quickly + I can feel a little hard on myself about what goals I have or haven’t accomplished throughout the previous month. However, when I finish writing these posts, it also helps me realize how many things I have to be grateful for.
I’m currently…
fixing
our toy organization set up. I mentioned planning to do this back here. I’ve been putting toys on our main floor just on the edge of the carpet, but then we have toys everywhere. I ended up measuring the space underneath my Jenny Lind bench, which has essentially become our home’s catchall/ mud room, and bought these baskets. I bought a basket for our room upstairs too! It has been really nice to have a place for everything!
hearing
some little toddler words like “thank you” and some animal sounds. It is honestly the sweetest thing. I really look forward to hearing Evie talk even more…. it is wild to think someday we will have conversations!
walking
outside again because it is warming up! I’m so looking forward to spring and summer this year. With Evie and her friends walking, I feel like we’re going to be able to do so much with petting zoos and splash pads.
borrowing
recipes from people. I am in a massive cooking rut. Would you like to send me your favorites too?
feeling
ALL THE EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW. I’m grieving, I’m grateful, I’m sad, I’m happy, and everything else. I’m really appreciative of my friends. I had someone from church this week ask me if she could bring lunch by and eat with us. I’ve been having a really bad flare up and I accepted.
I shared some of the stuff I’ve been processing here lately with her and I totally began crying. She told me that I should cry a lot harder than that and just get it all out (which may be the kindest thing someone has told me). She related some things we’ve both been studying in the scriptures and it really just made me feel very loved and heard (by God too).
I’m so appreciative of the friends I’ve made here. I’m so appreciative of the community I have. I’m so happy I have people to raise Evie with and do activities with during the day. All of my friends play a different role in my life and have something unique to bring to the table. I’m grateful that Evie can grow up knowing how beautiful female friendships can be.
recommending
burgers from the Wine-ing Butcher! I ate here with my friend Bryanne and it was delicious! We haven’t eaten at a lot of local restaurants so I’m slowly starting to expand our list. 🙂
