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Things I'm ready for...

Does anybody feel like the month of January is 19458 days long? I saw this the other day and it made me cackle:


So true, right?

I love January, but I am looking forward to lots in the months ahead. In no particular order, here's what I'm excited for: 

1. Fresh Foods 


I am SO looking forward to the ease of cooking in the spring and summer months. I feel like dinner prep is so much easier when it's warmer AND requires less ingredients. Many nights dinner is as simple as grilling up a protein with a salad or vegetable on the side. I love the cozy meals during Fall and Winter, but I do look forward to the fresh and lighter meals that Spring and Summer bring. 

2. More sunshine

June, 2022
I am READY for there to be sunshine after the hour of 5PM and in the mornings. This photo was taken at 7AM in June 0f 2022. Ugh. Pajamas and donuts on our patio in the morning?! I'm ready for that again! 

3. Being outside

July, 2022

July, 2023

I didn't realize until it got chilly how often we took walks outside in the afternoons or mornings. It is going to be so nice to get back in the routine of regular walks, and just spending more time outside. I'm tired of being cooped up! 

4. Cold and Flu season to be over


It seems like I have been wiping SOMEBODY's nose since October. Our family vitamin lineup is intense. 😅 I think between the four of us, there are 8 bottles of vitamins and supplements that we take daily. I'm ready for cold and flu season to be over, and health to follow. 

5. My garden 

August, 2022

I didn't have much of a garden last year since Jack was born on June 1st. We only planted sugar snap peas (Sammy's favorite!) and cucumbers. I'm so excited to have a bigger garden and to plant tomatoes this year. Tomatoes fresh from the garden are one of the best treats of summer. 

Spring will be here soon enough...right?! 😉




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