Simply Abbie

I feel like I’ve been in hibernation. The last few months I quietly halted most things creative. No big announcement, no dramatic exit, just a gentle act of stepping back. I focused on family time and being present at home.

A month going back to basics, cutting back on social media, digital media and having a good old fashioned hibernation. The weather changed so dramatically and I was holding out hope that the summer would stay for a little longer. But here we are, autumn is here and with it comes lots of rain, too much tea and of course, consumption of lots of cake!

A jam packed month with anniversaries, festivals, meals, birthdays and more. I have loved doing so many activities this summer, especially outdoors. Having Evan has made me realise how many fun days out are right on our door step that I never went to before. I’m so glad we have really made the most of the summer with happy memories. I’ll be sad to say goodbye to this fun filled month but can’t wait to do the same next month.

A month filled with socialising and enjoying the amazing weather. Summer is my favourite season and I am so glad we have had a decent few weeks of nice weather to make the most of.

A positive and productive month, with days out, weekends away and lots of chit chat. I really felt like I was Abbie again.

A relaxing month filled with little ‘pick me up’ moments. Ending the month celebrating Evan’s birthday.

A rollercoaster of a month, highs and lows, life turning one way and another. Most days I didn’t know whether I was coming or going, and at the end of the day I lay in bed and didn’t know how I had made it through. A great month to reflect and learn from, promoting me to focus on the present moment and not past bad experiences.

A positive month filled with family time, easter activities and fresh starts. I can feel myself breaking myself away from hermit season and ready to embrace spring and summer.

A month that seemed to fly by, but on reflection consisted of some great family memories, some self care and moving forward into new routines. I have learnt so much this month and hope to carry this on into the coming month.