Simple Things #11

Here are five magically mundane things I've noticed this week...

(took a quick snap of the beach from the rooftop of an event I photographed last week)

Holy June! Wasn’t March like, yesterday? I find as I get older, the months just pass more quickly. It makes me appreciate every single day a little bit more than before. I am currently writing this surrounded by clothes + snacks + diapers as we pack for our trip to Europe. We head to New York City tomorrow for a few days, then onward for two weeks abroad! I am so excited to write and share here throughout our trip, but if you want daily updates, you can follow me on Instagram where I will be doing my best to share there.

One more thing! I’m working on two slow living-themed posts currently, and I’m wondering, which one would you rather see first?

Onto this week’s simple things…

1. Okay, this first thing is so random, but it’s been a lifesaver this week. Maverick has re-discovered her love for these cassava puffs by Serenity Kids. I love this brand because it’s a clean snack option for her, especially when we’re out running errands. I didn’t give them to her for a while and then found a pack in the back of our cupboard, so I whipped them out and she has been obsessed.

2. I just want to shout out my Kindle because it’s about to get some serious mileage on it. I always read more when traveling since we’re turning off lights early and taking dark midday naps (or stroller naps) with a toddler, so I try to use my time to read more than anything else. My sister is also a Kindle lover, and her boyfriend bought her this new one after she dropped her old one in the bath. I’m feeling like I might need to upgrade soon too! Are you a digital or physical copy reader? I used to swear I’d never go digital, but once I did I can’t imagine going back. It’s so much easier to use and travel with, especially.

3. I’ve been really intentional about breakfast lately, especially since learning about my hormone and cycle health more. I’ve made an effort to start most mornings with sourdough toast, 2-3 eggs scrambled with onions and spinach, and a cup of orange juice. It fuels me for the day and is a great way to regulate my blood sugar first thing. What’s your go-to breakfast?

4. Maverick, Matt, and I have gotten into this routine where about an hour before her nap, we’ll stop what we’re doing and go out for a little walk. We venture up into town, sometimes grab a coffee, and then visit our local post office to pick up any packages and say hi to the postmaster, Joni. Every day it’s a nice little break in work or play (whichever one of us is working and whichever one is playing with Mav) and makes me so grateful to live in a small town where everyone knows everyone.

5. I have been absolutely loving Lauren’s posts from her Substack,

   The Mother Well
   lately. This post on micro moments was so impactful for me, and I loved the poem she wrote here. It’s amazing how she always writes exactly what I need to hear, or relates to exactly how I’m feeling in that day. She’s a must-follow if you’re navigating the world of motherhood and womanhood.

And there you have it! I’d love to know what magically mundane thing you’ve experienced this week that has brought you joy.