Writing, doing, and praying

 1 Finding that journalling can be helpful.

2 End of benefits means doing the work on my own.

3 Asking God. 

Camping, good morning, and water

 1 Spending quality time with my sister. 

2 Sipping my coffee and listening to the song sparrows. 

3 The sound of the creek is meditation. 

Happy birthday, movement, and glimmers

 1 We celebrated the littlest little yesterday. He turned 8. So sweet, loving every moment especially with his Daddy. 

2 Cautiously optimistic. 

3 Giving my self credit for small wins with my own battles. 

Deep thoughts, stories, and houseplants

 1 This sits with me tonight. It's tough when I make mistakes or I am forgetful and it impacts others. All I can do is own it and do better. ❤️

You can disappoint people & still be good enough. You can fail and still be smart, capable and talented. You can let people down and still be worthwhile and deserving of love and admiration. We all make mistakes sometimes. 

Take a deep breath. 

YOU are allowed to be human.❤️

2 Looking at the bigger picture isn't always easy. There's so many stories that can taint our perception. They're just stories.

3 Creating new life. 🌱 Plant cuttings. 

Inner work, simple pleasures, and keeping an ear open

 1 Doing the work is damn hard.

2 Simply sipping my coffee.

3 Listening to YouTube and finding nuggets of good information. 

Thankful, successful, and anticipatory

 1 Appreciating that this blog has been a long time friend. 

2 A conversation with a pause, resumed productive. 

3 Looking forward to having time with 2 littles. 

Be brave, SpongeBob, and moving forward

 1 It takes courage to share important things with someone.

2 Finding out what a crabby patty is made me smile.

3 Reading my own journal and seeing progress. 

Connected, loved, and visitor

 1 Finding our way back. 

2 Appreciating the hard work being done.

3 Einstein, the robin came to visit this morning. 

F, HT, and H

 1 Spending quality time with the littlest little. F we love you so much.

2 Hot tub fun means letting him win at the fishing game. It's hard to lose when you're 7.

3 Reconnecting with a new old friend. How lucky can I be! 

Just two words, little, and an opening

 1 Letting it go but knowing that next time I will speak up. 

2 Self protection not selfishness.

3 There's the possibility of a light.

Aye, clarity, and knowing

 1 Yes to just a bit.

2 Being clear.

3 Realizing that reality of it looks different for each of us.

Seeing the light, dirt, and one

 1 I realize now that I have been both blindsided & sidelined. I'm grateful to have my eyes opened.

2 Planting irises and bishops cape from my sister in the back garden. 

3 Grateful for life's lessons. Never rely on anyone. You're on your own. 

Support, feed me, and L

 1 After so much tension it felt like such a relief to be supported.

2 Tuna poke bowls.

3 She makes the world a better place and is a great honest friend. 

Big sister, be good, and perfection

1 Sharing the afternoon with my sister ❤️ 

2 Believing that goodness is inherent in every human.

3 That one flavour that sat perfectly with me. Soy ginger garlic salmon. 

Forward, accountability, and eats

 1 A productive appointment with progress.

2 He calls us out.

3 Sweet and sour meatballs. Soft and juicy. 

That feels amazing, beside me, and steamy

 1 That feeling of accomplishment when you complete your first commission watercolour painting and then giving it to her and she loves it.

2 Asking for moral support and sharing a positive moment.

3  Experiencing a mobile sauna at the beach. 

Paintbrush, doing, and feeling

 1 I've been commissioned to paint an anniversary gift for a friend. It's halfway done. I'm setting a deadline for consistency and motivation.

2 As we age it seems that the simplest tasks aren't so simple anymore. I'm appreciative of what I can do.

3 Embracing this feeling of stillness inside of myself. 

A man, a segment and a boy

 1 I really appreciated speaking with someone today who listened and I left the conversation feeling heard, seen, and validated.

2 And another piece of the puzzle has surfaced.

3 Grandson #1 smiled and it was genuine. 

Pencils, papers, and books

 1 Finding joy in drawing. It's a process with lots of parts to consider. But the outcome can be quite personal and special.

2 Seeing words on paper that brought a lot into focus. 

3 Journalling. I'm enjoying the process of keeping myself accountable and with each passage seeing movement and change. 

Talking, repairing, and starting

 1 Having one of the toughest conversations i could have ever imagined and finding relief. 

2 There was mutual accountability.

3 Learning to lean in safely. 

Sweet 16, dinner plans, and connection

 1 Turning 16 soon, where did the time go? She's so beautiful 🩷 

2 She brought us dinner tonight. Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti. So thoughtful.

3 We shared vulnerable moments and it brought some clarity. 

Sharing, caring and self caring

 1 Cinnamon buns for some special friends. 

2 A hike and chats with new friends in the walking group.

3 Time to myself. 

Ears, writing, and doing

 1 Listening to a podcast that's really hitting home. Hoping to learn more and grow.

2 Journalling. Finding a place for my thoughts. 

3 Getting organized for the day.

4 Chocolates and cinnamon buns for the littles. Happy Valentine's Day ❤️

Mom, me, and them

1 Remembering Mom's birthday yesterday. 

2 A powerful session that I'm choosing to honour with love.

3 Words of affirmation from my sister and her friend. 

In the kitchen, reset, and self soothing.

 1 Homemade buns and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made our home smell amazing. Pork tenderloin with noodles and salad. 

2 Finding my feet after a bit of a glitch.

3 Grateful for a solo walk in the sand along the beach with almost no one in sight except for some happy retrievers. I gave each one a stick. They looked so happy.

He called, family, and the experiment

 1 A short but loving conversation with son #2. He's living far away but lately we've been connecting more often. 

2 Two very special people are with us this week starting today. Love them so much.

3 Playing with tonight's recipe and it's ended up with some coconut milk and curry instead of heavy cream. Think I'll serve it with garlic toast that's toasted, just right. 

Goodreads, woodstove, and boobs

 1 Spending the morning looking for books to download and read together. We host usually in September.

2 Hearing the crackle of the fire and feeling grateful for the warmth.

3 Mammograms save lives. I'm getting mine done today. 

Birth day, books, and heartfelt

 1 Happy birthday wishes to my oldest son who's turning 40 today! Having him was one of the best days of my life. 

2 Shenanigans and laughs at book club. What a fun time with 11 of us. Word of the night....sassy! 

3 He shared something incredibly vulnerable. 

Me, he, and him

 1 Trusting in myself. 

2 Building a gingerbread village with grandson #1. He really worked hard on it and rebounded well from the frustrations he encountered. #asd 

3 Stating my want clearly without any ambiguity. I felt heard by the listener.

Pen and paper, eyes, and choices to be made

 1 Journalling to get it all out.

2 Seeing effort and trying to trust it's not fleeting.

3 Gathering information to make the very best decision for myself. 

Movement, he can cook, and joy

 1 Managing to let the wall down just a little bit.

2 His chicken is incredibly delicious. I'm so grateful to son #1.

3 Her smile reached her eyes and my heart melts.

Say it out loud, write it down, and plant them

 1 Our conversation is difficult, honest and raw. Sometimes things just need to be acknowledged and said out loud. 

2 Journalling is opening up my world to possibilities.

3 Gardening with my middle grandson. Planting seeds in egg cartons is the easiest and most fun way for him to participate. 

Art, fire, and naps

 1 Picking up a pencil and experimenting with drawing.

2 Hauling wood then enjoying the sparks. 

3 A cat purrs on my lap and I am lulled away by the soft sounds. 

Seeing, eating and hello there

 1 Looking through a new lens.

2 A freezer full of meats. We shall eat well. 

3 Just a knock on the door.