Why, hello there.

Why, hello there friends.

Its been awhile since I’ve shown my face around here. I’ve enjoyed a little summer hiatus from my blog and social media over the last month in favor of spending time with my kids. With fewer activities and a looser schedule due to Covid and so much still being closed around here, I have had what feels like a million demands on my time. I know so many of you who are home with little ones can relate.

I even took the month of July off of work.

For the first several months of lockdown/quarantine/social distancing I kept our family running on a schedule. We are detail oriented, Type A people over here who don’t do well just flying by the seat of our pants and seeing where the day takes us. Or, at least not long term.

But by the time the Fourth of July rolled around I was OVER it. All of it. Over not being able to go out to dinner. Over not being able to go to the pool when I felt like it. Over fighting for a reservation at the splash pad. Over not being able to see my friends for a wine night. Over not being able to go out for a weekly date. Over limited play dates. Over not being able to go inside Target. Just over everything.

The problem was, though, that this time in history is not over and we can’t just flip the switch and go back to life as normal. But, that left me feeling exhausted and run down.

When things in your life stop adding up, its time to start subtracting.

So I adjusted my mindset a bit and tried to focus on just enjoying having everyone home. Like I mentioned in my anniversary post, its been so many years since Corey wasn’t traveling during the week. Its been quite nice having him home to delegate bath time to while I clean the kitchen and share a bottle of wine with. Or to tag team bedtime. To feed the kids breakfast so I can get in a quick solo workout. I mean, what is this life?

As much as Madeline has really needed socialization and time back with her friends, I also have tried to relish this time of her being little and at home with us. Because, I know Kindergarten will be right around the corner before I know it. Now, that is not to say she doesn’t completely wear me out on a daily basis, but I know I won’t have this time with her forever.

While I know it is a gift, all this family time has also been a bit exhausting. Like, when am I supposed to fold all of the laundry if everyone is here all of the time? Or, we are all overdue for our dental cleanings but with only one patient allowed and no family members, I can’t take anyone. The day to day logistics of this time are so draining.

It made the most sense to take a little summer vacay from work and from blogging and social media and just live in the moment so that’s just what I have been doing. Now, as we prepare to head back to preschool soon (more on that to come), I am ready to get back into my regular routine and have already returned to work with Beautycounter.

I hope the summer has treated you well, friends.