If you’re not living with having the Live Photo setting on at all times then what are you even doing? It captures so much of a simple moment.

My favorite season is Spring. The time for new beginnings. I tend to go into full hibernation mode during the winter; as I’m sure we all do. Spring brings out the happiness in me. Bonus that this year is a leap year [Happy birthday to all the leaplings out there. Today is your day]. The happiest moments of my life have been during the spring. Our anniversary, our birthdays, our son’s birthday. Then theres Easter, St Patrick’s day. Can’t forget about March Madness; and Cinco de Mayo. I can’t wait for the garden center to open up for the season. Haven’t decided what I’m going to attempt to plant this year; so far, everything I’ve planted outdoors has died. At least my house plants are thriving.

But seriously. What’s not to love about this time of year?

My son is turning 2 next Thursday and I can’t believe how quick this year went by. His personality is just the best. I love him so much.

I was working through so many things in my life over the last year; he remained my reason to heal. To be his safe place, I need to be my best self. I prioritized my mental health so that I could be that for him. I’m taking another shot at this writing thing because it’s therapeutic for me. I just want him to know that I’ll always be his safe place no matter what.

It’s truly amazing how much your child grows from 1 year to 2 years old. From walking to running in for hugs. Having the desire to climb on literally anything and everything that they can. Learning their favorite word “no” and that turning into “I do it.” Being a picky eater at home but eating and trying anything that’s put in front of them at daycare. You truly have to pick your “battles” wisely with toddlers. I’ll admit it, my son has had a popsicle before breakfast in the morning. Toddlers.

What I’m looking forward to most about Beau turning two is moving into this stage of the terrific twos. Sure there’s tantrums but they’re for a reason; I don’t think it’s going to be terrible, far from it. It’s tough though. Our son has been wanting to do everything himself; even if it takes twice as long, I let him do it. So many big emotions and learning how to communicate. He’s my little bestie. He’s a wild boy with lots of energy and I love it so much. He has such a kind soul; it crushes me when people don’t say hi back to him when we’re out [please say hi back to toddlers, they’re learning how to communicate]. We love talking to each other; I’ve been learning his language. 😂

We’re homebodies. We usually plan outings for the weekends because we cherish those few hours we have after work all together before night night time. Our weeknight after dinner bedtime routine consists of bath, brushing teeth, his book of the week, hide & seek and counting to ten; or as Beau calls it “hide seek mama.” Bedtime is a crazy time for us. Our boys energy is at an all time high before bed. He loves his stuffy, George the giraffe (thank you friends who sent it to me, it made me smile but it’s his now 😅). The snuggles before bed makes any hard moment of the day just disappear.

Every other Monday has been designated Mama Monday, aka therapy. Date nights during the weekday for mom & dad; we’ve made Tuesdays our night out – hello cheap movie night. We plan other dates too, like concerts or dinner. For Christmas, my husband surprised me with tickets to Bryce Vine. So much fun. We send our son to daycare but keep him home one day a week to spend more time with him; being a working parent is hard, plus daycare is freaking expensive. We’ve grown into planning our days around nap time. We’re in our family era.

There’s so much to look forward to. Birthdays, all the holidays, a family wedding, and using pto on random weekdays throughout the end of the year. Our life is simple now, we’ve slowed down. I truly find beauty in the simple things of life. Having gratitude for what you have right in front of you in this moment. Life will always challenge you in one way or another. Learn from it, grow from it, and live; life moves too quickly. Celebrate all the moments, big and small.

Today, I celebrated my son not crying at daycare drop off this morning. What did you celebrate today?

Cheers.