We’re almost at the four month point in our relationship. And what a wild four months it’s been. I know people relish in these summer months because they are so few and far between in Ontario but I really can’t wait for the Fall. I feel like Winter crept by through pregnancy, Spring happened without me even noticing and then before I knew it, it was hot hot Summer. I think because I was in survival mode, time just happened. Each day came and went without me really taking stock of where I really was. 

As I’m sitting here drinking my tea, windows open, music on, looking down at Agatha happily checking out the world and playing with her little feet I can’t help but to realize and remind myself of a few important things. 

1. Things change. Sometimes in the blink of an eye and sometimes slower than you could have ever possibly imagined.

2. How you feel affects how they feel. Mentally and physically. 

3. Taking time for yourself is so important. 

5. Ask for help when you need it. Ask for help even when you don’t really need it.  

As we find September in front of us I want to keep one thing in mind – R E P L E N I S H M E N T. These first few months of having a baby leave you exhausted in a lot of ways. I want to remind myself that it’s okay to take time out to relax, refresh, regroup and replenish my own self. So many of us are so busy all the time that we forget to really let our bodies and minds take a break.

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““Find out how tired you are. Then let your body tell you what it needs to come back to life and love.” ”

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eating / the last of the fresh peaches and local corn 

drinking / hot black tea in the mornings and cold mama milk tea during the day 

practicing / saying no when i need to

mastering / creating a weekly routine for us and not jam packing it 

reminding / myself that wherever Aggie is in development is exactly where she is. There is no need to rush anything. 

listening to / Noah and The Whale

finishing / my Work With Me part of the website

reading / “A Nourishing Homestead“

exploring / small sleepy towns around western Ontario

wearing / cozy sweaters in hopes for Fall

cooking / greens greens and more greens

working /  on letting go when plans change  

traveling / nowhere. staying put for the Fall

wanting / to have a little more time to myself each day

feeling / like i know just a little bit more about being a mum

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A NOTE TO MYSELF: I DON’T HAVE TO TAKE THIS DAY ALL AT ONCE,  BUT RATHER, ONE STEP, ONE BREATH, ONE MOMENT AT A TIME