Week 25 | 2019

Some of these photos cover the time I spent in Guatemala last week, but I intentionally chose photos that didn’t really reflect the work we did with the kids at Project Somos. I plan to do another blog post about that at some point soon. I can say that it was a positive experience, and that I think Project Somos is amazing. I am also recovering from a little traveler’s sickness that hit me the night before my flight home, which has meant that I couldn’t charge back into my life and resume all of my things and add more things like I might be inclined to do at this point. I am instead slowly catching up on editing some photos, and cuddling my dogs, and doing things with my kids. Mostly driving them places, but also some extra hugs and all of that.

Week 24 | 2019

I am behind on posting photos. Since the last time I posted, I went to Guatemala- but that is not included in this week of photos, so I will talk about that later. :) During this week, I prepared for my trip, we celebrated Milena’s birthday and father’s day, and… hard to say now. I have forgotten. I am sure it was pretty good. We spent a lot of time at the kitchen table, and in the backyard. And the little tree- my mother-in-law ordered it for me, a mulberry tree! I am hopeful that it works out, and grateful for such a considerate gift. I love mulberries.

Week 23 | 2019

Recovered from camping, and now focused on getting ready to go to Guatemala. Feeling very challenged as far as managing things with three kids at home, my house, yard work, taking a few photos here and there, running kids around, and whatever else is happening. It is all good, and very happy, but it is a lot. I am trying to slow down a little and relax, but the end of the day comes and I find that I don’t usually get there. I am squeezing in some dog walks, podcasts, puzzles, and hot tea. I wish I could be one of those moms that kind of lets the housework go, but unfortunately I am not. I am reminding myself that until all three of these kids are back in school, I need to lower my expectations for achievement and making big progress. What I am doing is good enough- and honestly, it IS pretty good.