this month
currently reading: the alice network
currently watching: finishing up succession (taking my time and savoring it before its all over)
currently listening: the best - cover by james blunt (thank you to an amazing friend for sharing)
hi hi hi! i can’t believe it’s been a little over a month since i was able to sit and actually write something. it has been a wild month, in the best, most exhausting way.
this past month seemed to be the month to really get myself together and figure out the happy balance of all things - kids, wade, myself, running, pilates, walking, caffeine, wine, sleep, the usual suspects. i’ve been trying to figure out what is worth leaning into before i’m back to work, and how to build our routines for when i’m back in the office.
i’ve been trying to wrap my head around going back to work, mainly because i cannot believe it’s been 14 weeks with brendan. it’s been bittersweet. i’m so sad to no longer be with him all day every day, but so excited to see his relationship with maya continue to blossom since they’ll be together all day at daycare, and excited for myself to get to get dressed up every day and to have adult conversations, get back to work and wine.
balancing it all is wild, but taking time for myself has looked a lot like audiobooks, pilates, and running. i feel like i’ve been flying through audiobooks, with a laundry list of those i’ve already loved and those that i cannot wait to listen to this summer. getting dressed has been my happy place, and i’m getting really excited to think about wearing things other than leggings every day.
both of the kids are doing so well. maya is adjusting to all of the changes and it has been so special watching her grow into her role as a big sister, and just becoming so much more of herself. she is curious and inquisitive, absorbing and learning so much about the world every day. she’s stubborn and feisty but also so sweet and loving; she’s honestly the best. brendan cannot get enough of his big sister, and lights up when she comes near him, hugs him and kisses him; his smile just bursts out and it is the greatest moment as a parent.
things i’m loving lately:
everyday hoops
happy hour at the pool
maya walking coco
sushi (as much as possible)
pet-nats
iced coffee, any form
gauzy + linen clothing
sitting on the patio
crunchy salads
peony season
snuggles
pilates (always)
