In case today was a struggle for you, just know you are not alone. I feel we talk about mental health daily at this point in our house and adjust our schedule accordingly. Today Joseph said he was in the negative. I asked what he needed and his response was to go rollerblading “for at least 6 miles.” So after dinner, we went. 7.15 miles later and upon returning home he scored himself a 9 out of 10 for happiness. During these unprecedented times, these days in our house are not normal. We used to check-in on our emotions and …
Zero Expectations. Grace.
I marvel at how many days during quarantine I pretty much set myself up for failure. Monday through Friday trying to achieve the perfect schedule laid out for the kids, well-rounded routine of academics, exercise, and free time. After all, that’s how they typically thrive. I’ve always entertained the thought of homeschooling, so I was initially excited about this opportunity. I really wanted the time to plug in with them on their academics. I wanted to teach my kids more about work ethics, determination and how to be a self-starter. I had some home projects I was stoked about achieving …
Top 30 Things I’m Grateful For
Admitting I’m a recovering perfectionist and my ability to work on this daily. My heart issues that started last fall, stopping me from burning the candles at both ends and from being a workaholic while allowing me the ability to become deeply in-tune to what my mind/body/spirit needs. That my body healed itself when I listened to it. Sale of our rental property. My level of perfection makes it hard to be a landlord. I prayed it would sell in 18 days. The 18th day, we signed the offer. A husband who is my opposite and grounds me in life, …