I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
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These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
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Uncategorized • June 11, 2013

Our Wedding | Portraits

We celebrated our first wedding anniversary this past weekend.  It was the absolute happiest day of my life, and to be honest, last year I didn’t share it on the blog.  I won’t get into the specific reasons that I chose not to share it, but we’ll just say it’s because I have to keep a lot of things very private for my own safety and security. However, after spending five days in the very place we got married 365 days ago, I couldn’t help but go through every single photo and relive the happiest most cherished moments of my life thus far.  Then I realized that I just have to share it with you.  I want you to experience the joy and love I felt on this day- plus it’s wedding season, so I’m sure some of you guys may enjoy a few sappy wedding posts.  It’s been a whirlwind year but marriage is such a fantastic journey and I look forward to many more years to come.
My dress is a Justin Alexander gown from Mon Amie bridal salon in Orange County.  You won’t believe it, but it’s the very first gown I tried on.  I knew it was “the one”.  To be honest, the whole planning experience was an absolute dream.  I am told that I was a very easy going bride- we wanted the feel of the wedding to be very relaxed and I feel like that was definitely reflected on the big day.
Keep reading after the break to view a few more pictures of our wedding day!

 

I hope you enjoyed some of our wedding day portraits!  I plan to share two more posts on our wedding day later this week.  The next one will be photos of our wedding colors, ocean ceremony on the sand, and bridal party. The other will feature photos from our ocean view reception!  Thank you so much for reading!

Remember, Google Friend Connect is disappearing as of July 1st, I wouldn’t want to lose you as a reader- you can follow me on Bloglovin’ or Twitter! Linking up with What I Wore Wednesday, Trend Spin-Neon, Random Wednesday, Rolled Up Pretty,Transatlantic Blonde, Get Your Pretty On, Wardrobe Wednesday, Style Sessions, and Weekly Wednesday Blog Hop.

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  1. Svetlana says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Красивые!

    Reply
  2. Erin Brown says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    These pictures are beautiful of your wedding day!

    XO,
    http://sororitygirlintherealworld.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  3. Lindsay says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Oh I'm so glad you shared these! I love the bow on the back of the dress!

    Reply
  4. ravenlocks says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Aw….these photos are so lovely and adorable. I love the back of your dress! You look amazing 🙂

    xo Azu

    http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Emily Devine says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    These are gorgeous! Love love them. And your dress…oh my gosh.

    Miss you! One hour coffee is not long enough haha.

    Reply
  6. Love Style says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Happy anniversary to you and your hubby! you look absolutely stunning and SO happy in these photos! =)

    Maggie
    lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Adrian says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I loved looking at your photographs!! That is super special that you guys revisited the spot that you got married. Jayare and I did that for our first anniversary also! We actually had a picnic at the exact spot. Super special moment! You both look great and your dress is absolutely stunning!! Your photographer did a wonderful job! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos!! I'm glad you decided to share them!

    Reply
  8. VioletDaffodils says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    awww these are so beautiful! I can really sense the love here 😀 xx

    Reply
  9. Kate says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Oh my gosh, you are the most beautiful bride ever! These are seriously some of the prettiest, happiest wedding photos I've seen. You two look so incredibly in love! 🙂 And I love love LOVE your dress! It's stunning on you! Thanks for sharing! xo.

    Reply
  10. Jackie says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:38 am

    Beautiful photos! Your photographer really captured these moments perfectly, and you both look fantastic. I LOVE you dress!!

    Happy anniversary 🙂

    xoxo Jackie
    somethingaboutthatthing.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Robyn Stewart says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Beautiful photos lady!!

    Reply
  12. SnappyLemon says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Hi Elle!

    Thanks for swinging by my page! I absolutely adore the photos above. I think its cute that you have sunflowers – they instantly brought a huge simile to my face!

    Take Care!
    Jenn.
    SnappyLemon.com

    Reply
  13. Nicki says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Wow!!! Beautful!!! ♥

    Reply
  14. Haley Noel says

    June 12, 2013 at 5:03 am

    I really appreciate you becoming a member of my blog!:) Since I just started, i've been dying to get some followers! On another note, you look absolutely beautiful!! I'll definitely be following your blog as well 🙂
    – Haley
    http://pearlsandcurlsblog.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  15. Valerie Gallerani says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:13 am

    Your dress is my dream dress! It is so beautiful!

    Also thank you for the sweet comment on my blog!

    -Valerie
    valeriegallerani.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. andrea says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Beautiful photos…you two look like you're having so much fun in each one!

    xoxo,
    Andrea

    http://www.andreaeveryday.com

    Reply
  17. Kathleen Harper says

    June 12, 2013 at 6:33 am

    You were such a stunning bride! I adore your dress and you two are so cute together! Happy anniversary!
    <3
    katsfashionfix.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. In a trendy town says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:00 am

    What a beautiful bride! You are amazing with this dress! Thanks for your visit and congratulations for your wedding!!!
    inatrendytown.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. My Urban Market says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:31 am

    You look so beautiful! Congratulations for your wedding.

    Valeria.
    http://myurbanmarket.blogspot.it

    Reply
  20. Adela says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:21 am

    You looked so beautiful. And your photos are great. Happy anniversary!
    Adela x

    Misspinkstyle.net

    Reply
  21. Crazy Style Love says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:40 am

    Wow, you look absolutely gorgeous! Those photos are really beautiful and I'm so glad you decided to share them. I can't wait to see photos of the ceremony and color scheme. Stunning!

    xo Jenny

    Reply
  22. Adriana Contreras says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:00 am

    You look so stunning!! I absolutely love these photos!! Happy Anniversary girl!!

    http://www.leopardmartini.com/

    Reply
  23. Christina Storm says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Gorgeous photos!! Love your dress!!

    The Style Storm
    xo, Christina

    Reply
  24. Patricia loves fashion says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Lovely photos! Amazing dress! Love the photo of you and your husband at the beach, so full of love 😉

    Reply
  25. Annie says

    June 12, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Happy Anniversary! You looked absolutely gorgeous 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  26. Danai says

    June 12, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    beautiful photos!!

    xo Danai
    Life in My Fab Lane

    Reply
  27. Cole. says

    June 12, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    These are so beautiful!! And they also make me really excited 🙂
    23 days until I get married!

    Nicole
    settleinn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  28. Arin {Heart of Chic} says

    June 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    you look beyond gorgeous!!! xo (following you on BL now!) XO

    Reply
  29. Gemma Del Real says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Hola guapa!!
    Oooohhh impresionante post, me ha encantado…. yo me caso en Octubre!!!
    Besos.
    http://conperchasyaloloco.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  30. Lyndsay says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    You look absolutely gorgeous! Happy Anniversary!

    Reply
  31. Alyssa says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    You look gorgeous–I love the big bow on your dress!

    Reply
  32. Rachel Lynne says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    These photos are GORGEOUS Elle! You are the prettiest bride! Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!

    Reply
  33. Amy Shaughnessy says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    You look so gorgeous! I love your dress. Happy anniversary!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

    Reply
  34. Nikki says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Gorgeous! Your pictures are fabulous and I adore your dress. We celebrated our anniversary this past weekend too- we've been married three years! Happy anniversary!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Reply
  35. Dolce Virginia says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    expectacular tu look estas bellisima yo te veo todos tus post me gustan muchisimo me gustaria tu tambien vieras los mios aber si te gustan guapa besitos http://dolcevirginia.blogspot.com.es

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  36. Coco says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    You look spectacular, I am at a loss for words! Of course I'll follow you back dear! Let's stay in touch!
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
    Coco et La vie en rose on Bloglovin
    Coco et La vie en rose on Facebook

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  37. Neshel G says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful photos! Happy Anniversary! I'm in love with the style of your dress…that's exactly what I dream of wearing for my wedding. You two look so in love and you're photographer did a really good job capturing natural moments. I wish you and your hubby a lifetime of happiness!

    Wardrobe on Wheels

    Reply
  38. Leeann @ Join the Gossip says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    SO gorgeous! Your dress is stunning and these pics are beautiful. I love Laguna. I've been in a wedding there (Surf & Sand Hotel) and it was a great backdrop.

    Stopping by via Random Wednesday 🙂

    Reply
  39. Lauren says

    June 13, 2013 at 2:06 am

    First off, these are amazing photos!!! Secondly, I want your dress when I can married. That bow at the back is stunning. You look absolutely stunning!!!! xo

    Reply
  40. Elizabeth Exposito says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and following me! I'm following you now on various social media and to perfectly honest; I simply LOVE your blog and you look like a princess!! So beautiful! Congrats!!

    XOXO

    EK

    Reply
  41. Nathyness says

    June 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    A sunflower bouquet! There's something you don't see everyday. I love it!!
    I also love how everyone was just staring at you. Lol. So funny.

    Happy anniversary to you both!!

    -Nathy @ Earnestyle

    Reply
  42. M.A.S. FASHION says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    SO pretty! I love the bow on the back of your dress! Very "Father of the Bride!" (one of my favorites)!!

    xx,
    Mary
    M.A.S. FASHION

    Reply
  43. Kate says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    wow such cute pictures, you two look adorable!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

    Reply
  44. Tori says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    STUNNING dress! I absolutely love the bow detail on the back, and what a beautiful bodice!

    Reply
  45. NiepokornaRealistka says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    Big wow! Beautifull photos and you 🙂 Amazing dress!!

    Reply
  46. KElizabeth says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Simply amazing photos! So gorgeous and you just look SO HAPPY. This dress is also too stinkin cute

    New Follower 🙂

    Kallie, But First Coffee Blog OR But First Coffee on Bloglovin

    Reply
  47. dani says

    June 14, 2013 at 4:28 am

    Oh gosh you are too gorgeous for words! Happy anniversary! Can't wait to see you again! <3

    Reply
  48. Kelly McLuckie says

    June 18, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    A relaxed bride definitely = a great day. The pictures are stunning! Thanks for sharing with Wardrobe Wednesday and best of luck with your new marriage journey xo

    Reply
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    August 8, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    GORGEOUS gorgeous gorgeous bride!!!

    Reply
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    October 31, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Your wedding portrait looks amazing!! I also want to make this type of portrait on my wedding!! Actually my wedding is coming and I have booked DC wedding venues.

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I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I post I have hundreds of DM’s in my inbox after I posted about a controversial topic on my stories this morning. In true social media fashion, the response is overwhelming. Meanwhile, I posted some lovely garden photos yesterday and get all of 5 comments on them. 😑

This is why social media is so successful, am I right? It’s nice to see you all in my DM’s but please make your way over here from time to time. 😉 I honestly stay away from IG because of the addictive nature, but at the same time I’ve made so many friendships here that I truly value. There’s been times where I walk away from it altogether for weeks at a time. But every time I come back I’m reminded of how many kindred spirits that are out there, fighting the good fight. Doing the kingdom work we are called to do in a world where our culture doesn’t want there to be “right” or “wrong”. 

I can’t tell you how many “I feel so alone in this” messages I receive. It is so difficult going against the grain. Against all cultural norms. You feel like an alien… but I want you to know that you aren’t alone! Keep faithfully plodding and discipling to your children, my friends!
The sweetest little helpers in the garden. 🥕🍅🥒🫑🧺 

These garden photos are from last month! With this heat wave we are having we just harvested a TON of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers!

Do you have a garden this year? What are you growing? Also, if anyone has advice for how to get the tree swallows to stop attacking us when we go near their nest that’s be fabulous 😅😆 I don’t want to move it but we have stay on guard when we water in the mornings or they fly around trying to get us away! Those innate parental instincts are remarkable. ☺️
This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark This week I’m writing + filming about a hallmark of the Charlotte Mason method: narration. Have you ever heard of it? What would you like to know? 

I’m focusing heavily on how we use narration in our homeschool, but if you have specific questions about it, I would love for you to 1. Take the poll in my stories, and 2. Ask any questions you may have about narration in the comments so that I can answer them in my video! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encoura Happy Mother’s Day! I especially want to encourage those who are intentionally making a better life for their children than what they may have experienced as kids. It is not easy to change the cycle, but it’s well worth the effort. 

In the words of Louisa May Alcott, “A woman's happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor is the art of ruling it not as a queen, but a wise wife and mother."
📚 We are moving right along with term three of 📚 We are moving right along with term three of our school year. Slow but steady, we will finish up mid June and I’ll begin prepping for next school year in July and August! 📚

Here’s some of my random old and new tips + what I’ve been doing to help keep organized with the CMEC. 

01. Keep a regular day for nature outings or field trips. We have two days a week where I intentionally plan a hike or museum visit, etc. One is usually at the middle of the week and the other is at the end. It offers great variety to our weeks.

02. Notebook! I have had the girls consistently notebook this year, and it’s been such a delight to go back and see my form 1b student’s progress! I have a video coming out about how we notebook and why you should try it very soon! 

03. To stay on track with our morning timetable I’ve been writing the time we end each lesson in my logbook. It’s really changed how productive I am in making sure we get everything on our timetable done for the day. (I have a video on my logbook if you’re interested in learning more about that!)

04. And 05. Popsicle sticks! Friends, if you’re already a CMEC family, use these to help you choose which activities you review! I have on these for old singing games, French songs, folk dances or Swedish drill routines. I’ll share more on what I have on ours, specifically, but it’s fun because the girls and I get to be surprised rather than me choosing what we review!

06. Art instruction. Originally I had us doing three art lessons per week in the afternoon, but it didn’t allow for enough free choice, so we’ve reduced it down to one formal lesson a week for six weeks, then we change the method. So right now we are in week two of our chalkdrawing lessons. After six weeks we will switch to brush drawing instruction for the remainder of the term! As Charlotte Mason recommends, we draw from memory, model, and from imagination. 🌞

I hope this was helpful to you! So many of you guys are using @the.cmec next year! I am SO excited to see all of you at the online form meetings this coming year! 👏🏻 #thecmec #thecmecform1 #charlottemason
Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf o Do you keep your spices in a cabinet, on a shelf or in a drawer? This drawer is right next to my stove and it’s my favorite way to store my spices! I reuse these little jars and fill them every couple of weeks with my bulk @azurestandard spices. 🧂
Are you planting a garden this year? What are you Are you planting a garden this year? What are you growing? Containers and raised beds? Or in ground? What do you plan to grow? Veggies? Flowers? We are doing a little bit of everything. 😍

It’s my third year growing food. (And ironically, our third house 😅) We just got our @greenstalkgarden planter, several @smartpots, and six raised beds that are ready to be filled next weekend. Really looking forward to this gardening season! 🥕🥬🥦🌽🌶🫑🫐🍓🥔
“Let them once get in touch with nature and a ha “Let them once get in touch with nature and a habit is formed which will be a source of delight through life.” -Charlotte Mason 

My kiddo had a birthday this past weekend. We do one main gift and a couple of small gifts; typically they’re  things they can use outdoors. Bikes have been a popular birthday item around here! My eldest wanted an apple tree last year. ☺️ But this year we got N a mud kitchen! Some friends of ours had one they built, and it inspired us. My kiddos have been playing on the forest floor in the mud for years now, but it’s exciting for them to have a little space in our garden for mud play. 🌳 What are some fun outdoorsy gifts you’ve purchased for your kids?
📚 When should I teach my child to read? How sho 📚 When should I teach my child to read? How should I teach my child to read? What does Charlotte Mason say about reading lessons? How did she teach children how to read? What curriculum do you use to teach your child how to read? 📚
These are all questions I answered in my blog post and video, “teaching reading the Charlotte Mason way” 📚 you can also swipe over to see some of my favorite CM quotes on teaching reading! 📚

I also shared what I do with my 3-year-old (which is very minimal) if you have younger children. You can view the post at the link in my profile! Are you up children school-aged? What do you use to teach reading?
I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more I needed to accomplish a lot today. There was more unpacking and organizing to be done, pictures to be framed, meal planning to do, laundry that needed folding, bike rides to be had, meals to be prepared, sourdough to be prepped and lesson planning + pre-reading to do. Oh and dishes. So many dishes. 😅

I do essentially all of the inside housework aside from taking out the trash + recycle, but for a season my husband helped out while N was small by doing dinner dishes and sometimes even preparing dinner so I could nurse her after we ate. But as of late, I’m trying something new where I don’t ask my husband to clean up after dinner and instead I do it myself. I don’t mind it, and since my girls are old enough to get their own pj’s on now, I’ve been doing dinner clean-up (as well as lunch and breakfast clean-up and prep!) before I head upstairs to tuck them in, read them a story and sit with them while they fall asleep. Call me old fashioned, but I’m happy to do it, and I delight in my husband being able to enjoy some time with the girls after dinner instead of clean up a mess after a long day of working.

I’m not really sure where I’m going with this post - I’ve felt pulled in so many directions today and it’s something I feel often, (and I’m sure so many of you can relate) but after five months without a home to care for and nurture I simply can’t feel frustrated or annoyed at my list of 10,000 things I need to do. Instead I pray my way through each task. I sip tea in between. I light a candle and wear my great-grandmother’s apron as I work. I read notes like the one my six-year-old left for me this morning and I weep tears of gratitude and joy. Happy Sunday, my friends. ❤️ 
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(swipe to read her note 🥰 + a transcription in the comments!)

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