Jenn Doing My Best

Before church this morning, Zaya (5) and Zephaniah (8) helped me make homemade buttermilk pancakes.

Thanksgiving week I had bought the kids their own aprons and iron-on patches to customize their new aprons.

So now every time I’m in the kitchen cooking, they get excited to grab their aprons and help me cook. 🥹👩🏽‍🍳🧑🏽‍🍳

Joy—Third Sunday of Advent

We went to church this morning to celebrate the third Sunday of Advent —Joy.

I really enjoyed today’s homily. One part that resonated with me was the priest’s reflections on life’s unexpected changes and circumstances.

We may want our lives to follow a certain plan, but it doesn’t always work out that way.

It reminded me of motherhood and homemaking. Being a homemaker and mother of six children, my days are always shaped by change and unexpected moments.

A Visit to the Bakery

After church, we stopped by a local bakery for donuts— another little family tradition.

We got a ½ dozen of donuts. The kids chose chocolate donuts with custard filling, and Travis and I got apple fritters. 😋🍩

Lunch and a Game of Uno

It was tempting to buy more delicious treats at the bakery, but I reminded myself we’re going to be making homemade chocolate chip cookies this week. 🍪

So, we headed home for lunch (homemade deli sandwiches!) and a family game of Uno.

Zaya won. 😄

Busy Week Ahead— Countdown to Christmas!

As joyful as the day felt, I’m also feeling a bit anxious and overwhelmed thinking about the week ahead.

There’s still so much Christmas shopping to do, along with routine dentist and doctor appointments for the kids.

It’s going to be a busy last week before Christmas.

For now, I’m holding onto the small joys and taking it one day at a time.

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