Week 7 | This Week's Love Notes
Week 7 | This Week’s Love Notes
This was a week that things felt a little harder, my energy was a little less, there were a few more tears than normal and I felt the challenges of motherhood and, well, life. The amazing part of it is that I am becoming so aware of the woman’s cycle and all that comes with the different phases that instead of falling victim to this week, I was able to truly ride it out. With awareness and knowledge, there is an ability to surrender, and so I did just that and it brought me into a weekend that felt a bit lighter and a bit easier.
PS To learn more about the woman’s cycles, head over to a this podcast episode to hear more. And yes, you’ll want to take notes!
41/366. Mondays. We come home from school, she gets ready for gymnastics and does her homework. I’m always intrigued by a child’s need to move as they sit and do brain work. Instinctively I’ve always wanted to tell them to sit still, but instead, I think we need to be the ones moving. Kids are incredibly intuitive in all ways. I love tapping into their curiosity, creativity and movement. It can teach us so much as adults who have lost touch with these parts of ourselves.
42/366. Walking out of school, I see the light at the wall and tell him to quickly stand there for a picture. He never needs more than that and will give me a solid 90 seconds to get a shot I want. And this is it. This fleeting moment and I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve sat and stared at this picture this week. My beautiful 5 year old boy is growing before my eyes. This mama heart is so head over heels in love with this child.
43/366. We cried today. I know I cried more than he’ll ever realize. This morning he got caught in his emotions. It happens sometimes and as hard as it is to watch, it’s beautiful to witness a human fully feel their emotions and quite literally move through them. Watching him implement the things I’ve been teaching him over the past few years, it’s proving to me that there’s something to it. Asking to meditate, taking deep breaths and stealing my crystal from my purse, he bravely went into school before his tears were dried. Me? I went back to my car and sobbed my heart out. It was a release. A release from holding such big space for him. And a display of love, for this child who’s figuring life out at such a young age.
44/366. The evening routine. Books, sequence pillow drawings, stories on the echo dot and lullabies. Sometimes it’s not fast enough and I begin to lose my patience, but even in these moments, I’m soaking it in. I’ll beg to have one of these nights with them when they are long gone.
45/366. My silly little Valentine. While these winter months are beginning to drag out, I’m looking for all of the things I love so that I can take them in before their gone. One thing is the afternoon sunlight. There’s nothing more beautiful than that late afternoon sunlight in the winter. (And some beef stew on Sundays. That’s also a favorite.)
46/366. Today she came with me to my photo shoots as an assistant. I’ve been dreaming of this day for a while and I’m shocked it’s here. She did her hair and make up and put on one of the most beautiful, eclectic outfits I’ve ever seen. She was my go-fer and my baby entertainment to get some smiles. It was a great day with my girl. A day to continue to foster our bond and connection with one another. Gosh, I love being a mom.
47/366. My guy. I just love him. I love his heart. I love his tenderness. I love his caring. I love his silliness. I love his support. I love his effort. I love his drive. I love his love. I just love him.