Happy Friday! People, this has been a quite a week. A week that I’ve had to hold onto my faith to push through. And guess what? I made it! Why was it hard you ask? For no other reason than being hot, 35 weeks pregnant, and extremely hormonal…oh, and swollen. In exactly four weeks on a Friday, FOUR WEEKS, I will be delivering a baby boy. I can’t even. But in all my fear and hot mess of a self, I found a silver lining. I found that I am stronger than I think and have the best support system in the world. You’re one of those people in my support system, and I need to tell you: THANK YOU. Thank you for listening to me complain, for listening to me come to epiphanies, and for listening to me share my faith and struggles. You’re the best. And that’s that.
There are a few things that have made me smile really big this week, too. Once I chose to focus on the happy things, I became happy. Imagine that? It’s something I know to be true all of the time, but every now and then, I have to recalibrate my thinking. I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Here are five things that have made me smile this week.
ONE.
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I shared this on Instagram and Facebook the other day, and it was a nice release. I felt like I was whining, but I needed to get all the yuck out, and one way I do that is by writing it out. I’ve always been the type of person to share my feelings through my words, so share I did. The amount of love and understanding that came pouring back was incredible. Again, thank you. And a big thank you to my little love muffin for giving me her Blabla doll the next day because I needed him more according to her. And to my hubs for pushing through with me. And to my family for knowing the right things to say. And to my friends for always being there.
TWO.
The next day, as I was still struggling my way through, I read this by Jess Connolly. She is amazing with words, and it was the perfect scripture to remind me that I share BECAUSE I’m not perfect. We’re all supposed to be imperfect together. Take a look at what she shared.
I’m not naturally wise, influential, or strong. I boast in my weakness because of Him and Him alone, because I NEED Jesus. I share my stories, my faith, and my favorite things because I’m just a regular girl trying to love this life He’s given me the best I can. Sharing that with the world is part of my calling, and I’m forever grateful.
THREE.
More things that have made me happy? The Olympics. I’ve been watching them throughout the day with Charlotte and then at night with M. We have been cheering on all of the amazing athletes, but especially the US favorites. They have been amazing!
But y’all. Jen Hatmaker’s commentary on Facebook has been the highlight of my nights. She is hysterical.
I just love her. She cracks me up all the time, and if you’re not already a fan, you should be.
FOUR.
Even though my patience has been short with her lately (darn you, hormones!), this little girl makes me happy when skies are gray. I’ve been trying to have a weekly lunch date with her while we can, and they are just my favorite. She’s my heart.
FIVE.
I am so happy that I finally have my first recap of New York completed. You can read my 10 Kid-Friendly Activities in New York City now, and I’m so excited it’s finally done. It took me forever just because I had so many pictures to share, which meant lots of editing. I’m hoping to share our favorite kid-friendly restaurants that we went to as well. Our trip to see my sister was definitely the highlight of my summer.
And y’all, you should see her office. It’s a Kendra Scott dream. ;) I want to be just like my little sister when I grow up.
That’s a wrap! I am so extremely excited about this weekend because we’ll be celebrating my little boy. Eek! My family is hosting what I know will be a beautiful shower/sprinkle for me, and I’m completely humbled and honored to be celebrating with friends and family. I’m hoping I can recap that next week on the blog, because I know it’s going to be beautiful.
Also coming up is a fun school clothes post with Mini-Boden and a HUGE giveaway. Come back on Monday to enter. ;)
Be blessed, friend! Go and be the sunshine wherever you are!
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I had the exact same thought about the Olympics! “Can we get some gymnastics up in here? Why all the swimming at once?” But I think the swimming is happening live, grrr. (Not that I don’t like swimming, but I don’t want to be up til 12:30 watching gymnastics, which is totally what happened last night, haha!) And I love your IG post. I’m not a mom, but I am someone who really benefits from writing about my emotions, so I could definitely relate. Hope you have a good weekend!
Her Olympic commentary is SO GOOD! Hilarious.