Slice Of My Life - May 24
A relaxing month filled with little ‘pick me up’ moments. Ending the month celebrating Evan’s birthday.
Saying thanks
I took my mum out for afternoon tea as a thank you for all she has done for me and Evan over the last year. It was only a small gesture but it was a perfect way to say thanks. Sometimes it’s so hard to be thankful to those who help out, mainly because life is 1million miles an hour and before you know it, it’s months later and you would feel a bit odd saying ‘oh thanks for doing those dishes for me a week ago!’ but i’m trying to be really mindful to say thank you when people help out or are there for me.
Keeping up with routines
I’ve started to implement some better routines in my weeks, making activities and jobs more manageable. I have started alternating activities each week in an attempt to minimise burnout. Things like going Trentham gardens every other week instead of every week. Could that cleaning job be pushed back to every other week instead of every week?
Little moments of joy
I have really appreciated the small family moments this month and making the most of when we have a day off together as a family. Just heading to the park or having a McDonalds breakfast instead of sitting at home on the sofa.
Evan’s birthday
For Evan’s first birthday we decided to head to Chester zoo. He loved looking at all the animals and I was really impressed with how the Zoo had changed over the last 10 years since I had last been. Evan loved the snow leopards (I think because they looked like Maisie). I was really impressed with the food to with lots of vegetarian options.
Taking time to breathe
The days really do run away with me sometimes, so now the weather is nice it’s been lovely to sit outside and wind down a bit before tea time. Just taking a moment to enjoy the fresh air and let Evan play outside whilst I enjoy playing animal crossing and having a cup of tea. It’s nice now he is old enough to entertain himself a bit and I can start to have pockets of time to breathe again.
Garden overhaul!
Our garden was in much need of an overhaul. The decking was grotty and green, weeds everywhere and let’s not even start on the state of the grass! But after two weeks it was all done up and looked fresh once again. I have loved having the time outdoors and forgot how much I love gardening and potting plants.
Mums night out
I was so excited when Heidi booked tickets to go and see Girls Aloud. We loved them as kids and used to make our barbie dolls do concerts on the dining table. It was lovely to get dressed up and go out for the evening.
Birthday BBQ
After cleaning and painting the garden, it was BBQ ready just in time for Evan’s birthday celebrations. We went for a Bluey theme, complete with duck cake! Evan loved having all his family around in the sunshine and eating way too much cake.