Good morning dear!
Life chat:
I’m coming to you today with seeking joy in the little things. My mom is visiting this coming weekend. Nick and I have the opportunity to go for a little getaway overnight. At first this sounded so fun! A night away. Yes, please. But, as Nick and I worked through the logistics we ended up deciding we just want to be home. There was a time I couldn’t wait to get away and let’s face it I still love time away from home. However, at this moment in life we want to be home. We’ve started a fruit and vegetable garden which we are loving! It’s like our precious little babe and we want to be home to take care of it. To be out in our yard as a family; playing baseball, corn hole, soccer. Whatever it is…we just want to spend time at home.
We’ve hit a sweet spot with our boy’s too. A couple of weekends ago we went out to dinner as a family. It was the first time we didn’t have to order special “kid” foods. Kashmir and Kyrie ate everything we ate. They didn’t spend time on our phones just so we could have a conversation. We spent the entire two hours chatting as a family. We talked about how to have a conversation with each other. Showing them how to ask questions to each other and create conversation amongst themselves. We also spent a lot of time with playing “This or That” Would you rather have steak or a burger?! Would you rather play soccer or baseball?! hehe! Something they always love doing!
These sweet moments of a vegetable garden and spending time with our kids in conversation instead of on screens may seem small and they certainly can be considered small. But, when we actively shift our minds to care deeply for these things they become big and special.
I can so easily get bogged down in ugh! I want a night away. or I wish this dinner date was just Nick and me. Or I want this in my life. But, the wants. the this or that, the what ifs, the I’ll be happy when….it breeds discontentment. There is always something bigger and better. We will never have it all together, we will never live a perfect life.
It’s how to we feel the joy in the day to day. How do we feel content even if we are working for more. God asks us to seek gratitude. When we do it is amazing how much lighter we feel. He wants us to feel joy, be happy, find faith even in the hardships of life. I know I have struggled with thinking life will only be good when all things are squared away.
Jokes on us! Life will never be squared away. We are sinners and we are imperfect. So, how do we feel at peace and feel joy through all the ups and downs. Center ourselves on gratitude. What small thing can we find in our day to show gratitude for and make it a big thing?
I’d love to know things your feeling gratitude for in your life. The more we share in our own gratitude the more it flows over others. Breeding joy and contentment.
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope today you actively seek joy and gratitude. There is always hope and joy even in the hardest of moments. Whether this is a peak or a valley for you and your life. I pray you seek those precious and beautiful moments. It will only help.
Jeans outfit:
Okay, let’s talk these jeans! They are so good! I love the straight leg, the raw hem, busted knees, ultra high waist, light wash…and they’re $25!! These are so great for casual wear and dressing up! The slit in the knees is just enough distressing to add visual interest without looking so ripped up that they are only for casual wear. I am sold on these bad boys and know they will be a go to pair all spring and summer! Heck into the Fall too!
Wear for a casual day with a graphic tee. Elevate that casual look with a pair of platform sandals. Then switch out your tee for a baby doll top and low heel for a dressier look! Both are great for day wear and or a casual evening out! Either way you’ll look cute! Feel comfy! and it will be affordable.
Sizing:
Wearing my true size in jeans. size 2
Tshirt went with xs
tank wearing sm
Sandals sized up .5 in both.
