Getting Through This Crazy Time

We have certainly been going through ALL the emotions around our house. Everything from enjoying the time to sleep in, take more breaks, be outside more, to crying the BIG cries. Missing our friends and teachers, me missing my friends, my alone time, and the extra pressure I feel to make sure my kids are feeling successful at this new “homeschool”. I feel like my emotions are back to my teenager years where one day I am super happy to the next sad and unmotivated. Anyone else?

As I am currently writing this, I am watching both of my girls from the window playing outside with their friends. They have a blanket spread out, playing dolls, soaking in the sun. Something that would not happen during a typical week for us. Using their imagination and free play time has been something I have craved for them for a long time. Their friendship towards each other has grown more in the past couple of months than I thought was possible for them at this age. These are just a few things that I soak in as I still try and figure out what day it is.

As we come closer to the end of school I am starting to rethink what summer is going to look for us. We are having deeper conversations about what education may look for us in the future. Weighing out our pros and cons for what is best for our kids. We are looking at more activities as they begin to reopen. If this crazy time has done anything for me, it has forced me to stop and listen to my kids and husband more. I have always loved a good schedule and routine. Maybe a little too much. We have been forced into this state of being more present with each other. As hard as the adjustment was at the beginning, I would not take some of these moments back and have found myself more grateful than upset.

The future is filled with unknowns, even more so right now, and as this time has opened up even more questions for our family, it has given us even more unanswered questions. So I go back to what I know. I rely on the things that bring me happiness, the simple things. Meditating each morning, moving my body, getting sunshine, drinking my water, eating healthy foods that nourish my body, essential oils, and more playing in the dirt. For me, it has been the outdoor projects, being in the dirt, and getting lots of sun that has brought the most clarity of what I want our future to have. I hope you all are finding some clarity during all this. We may never experience another reset button such as this in our lifetime.

This time has brought physical and mental health to the frontline. We have also discovered that we can no longer wait for someone to bring us the solution and solve the problem for us. Instead, we must go and do our own research. If you are looking for a natural way to support your mental and physical health, check out the oils tab above. I have recorded a short video on the top 10 oils. If this something you would like to learn more about, contact me and we can start that journey together.

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Getting out of the house during this spring weather we are having was much needed. #homeschoollife #zoowasemptyandwonderful #babyanimals

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She doesn’t stop until she nails it! #taekwondo #deputyblackbelt #ninjaintraining #soproud

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She did it! Sweet Rose is moving up to her high yellow!!

Found this surprise waiting for me when I got out of the shower. 💞 #farmgirlflowers #hesthebest #iloveflowers #theybringmejoy

Morning writing time with my sweet girl. Coffee + cocoa nib bites for me. #homeschoollife #dailyharvest #healthyeating

I LOVE soup I love how how it warms me up...I feel the warmth go down into my stomach. I love how cozy it makes me feel. But most of all I LOVE how it makes me slow down. You just can’t eat soup fast. You have to dip your spoon, blow, and take small bites. It forces me to be present. I find myself closing my eyes and taking longer breathes. I try and plan a soup dinner once a week during this time of year. Do you have a favorite soup? I would love to gather some more recipes. #soup #soupseason #slowdown #sip #deepbreaths #beinthemoment

They found a recipe for avocado face masks. This is what I love about having them home. They discover something and we have time to try it. Recipe: 1/2 avocado smashed 1 TBLSP of honey (local/raw if you have it) 1 tsp of fresh lemon #rainymorning #homeschoollife #avocadofacemask #itwasmessybutfun #cleanskin

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2021 is going to have its own challenges. We needed 2020 to help give us the strength we need for 2021. There will be a lot of important decisions we will need to make. There will be new challenges that we will face. But because of what we went through in 2020, we now know we will get through 2021. It won’t all fall in place at once, but it will become more and more clear of what is right for you and how you will handle the new challenges. If you are thinking 2021 is going to be the year of “back to normal” then you missed the point of 2020. Instead look at the strength that you gained, look at how you slowed down and focused on family, look at how we simplified our lives, and the love that grew. Keep these things in mind and we will continue to grow stronger no matter what is thrown to us. #newyear #newstrength #challnegesmakeyoustronger #wearestrongertogether

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This is my child who does not like to write. Any assignment I try with her usually ends up with frustration and sometimes even tears. However when she plays, needs to say her sorry, or is excited that Santa is coming, she is writing. It is these moments that I know I can stop pushing “school assignments” as she will learn and develop her skills like writing when she is ready. #morningwriting #homeschooling #unschooling #learningthroughplay

Tonight was Meredith’s night! 100 shoulder touches, 39 squats, 90 seconds of holding the boat form, memorized the hardest form, and breaking the board with tornado kick, this deputy belt was well deserved. But one of her favorite parts is that she gets to do this with her best friend! Proud of these girls!! 💗💗

Tonight was all about Rose! She passed her first testing. She was nervous about breaking the bored, but she did it! Then we zipped over to watch her winter Disney performance. The girls were awesome! This girl has been fun to watch as she is venturing and trying new things.