I'm a day late for Friday Favourites. Which I feel like is basically my whole life these days...perpetually late for the important stuff (thank you anxiety), and early for the shit that doesn't matter. Well, let's get right into it. My week was BUSY AF but I did manage to squeeze in a few moments that brought me joy! Here's my take on Friday Faves...things that made me happy this week: It was Family Day here on Monday in Ontario (stat holiday). We spent the weekend filled with family gatherings, friend visits, dinners, movies, etc. So by Monday, we were all tapped out. The day was a much-needed pyjama and chill day for all of us. Those days are my favourite. Saturday night fun with the hubby I had to go to the office on Tuesday for my in-person work day. It was nice to see everyone but I was tired by the end. I don't think I'll ever get used to so much socializing again...how did I do it five days a week pre-pandemic?? I'll never know! In-office obligatory
So today I’m starting my day with a positive intention: to focus on 5 things that have made me smile this past week.
Here we go….
Talking to an old friend on the phone after months of not being in touch.
Learning that my family and I will be making more memories together this summer (and next) regardless of what happens with the pandemic. We’ve rented a cottage and can’t wait for our little getaway.
Even though the kids are sick of eachother (remote school and the lockdown situation is most likely to blame) they’ve also found comfort in one another since they aren’t able to see or play with their friends. While they do fight and bicker, they also play with each other and motivate each other. And they’ve been helping each other with homework and issues that arise during remote school. It warms my heart when I see them genuinely be kind to one another.
I’ve been on the weight loss and fitness train these past two months and my hubby has been so encouraging. He just told me how proud he is of me for sticking to my goal of working out every day and said I’m totally slaying it. It just made me feel so good to have my hard work acknowledged.
Bedtime has the potential to be disastrous or easy peasy with my kids.There is no in between. And sometimes after a long hard day the last thing I want to do is lay down with the kiddos. The other night was like that. But, my littlest one Adrianna reminded me why bedtime is so precious. It is the one time of day that both kids are their most vulnerable and want to share things with me about their day, their thoughts, the fears, their wants etc. The other night, Adrianna was so over tired she just had straight up giggles. And it was infectious. And exactly what I needed - although I didn’t realize it at the time. We giggled for about 45 minutes about everything, and nothing all at the same time.That truly warmed my heart. She needed that connection with me, and you know what, I really needed it too.
What are 5 things that made you smile this week?
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