Jenn Doing My Best

The day started out kind of rough. I slept in because I wasn’t feeling well and ended up running late for my hair appointment.

The interstate is a mess right now with all the construction, and the drive to the salon felt confusing with so many exits closed.

Thankfully, my hairstylist was kind enough to squeeze me in, and I was still able to get my hair cut.

Afterward, I thought about taking a walk at the zoo—we have an annual membership—but it was just too cold.

At the time I’m writing this, it’s 10° outside, and the weather app says it feels like -4°!!! 😱🥶

Zaya (5) said to me, “I hope the birds will be okay when they sleep tonight.” I have a little group of birds I’ve been feeding this winter—juncos, mourning doves, and sparrows. Sometimes three blue jays show up for some peanuts.

And when the temperature drops to the single digits, I’m just like Zaya. I can’t help but think about how the birds survive this harsh winter.

So instead of the zoo, I stopped by our local market to pick up some weekly groceries.

I ended the day in my warm, cozy bed with more binge-watching of my favorite show, Heartland.

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Feature image: Travis and three (of the six kids and before Zaya was born) on a winter day in the city (2020).

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