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Notes from January

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January always feels like the longest month of the year, especially when you’re stuck in the house because of super cold weather and snowstorms!

In January, we had snowstorm after snowstorm, a week and a half of being sick, extra cozy reading days, and — just to keep things interesting — a squirrel somehow got into our basement. 🐿😂 (It took four days to get the squirrel out!)

January was a long winter month filled with quiet days, warm drinks, and small moments worth remembering. (Photo from one of the snowstorms we had in January.)

Here are a few blog highlights from the month of January.

How was your January?

💜 XO

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.”— T. S. Eliot

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Arctic blast is on the way!

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This arctic cold blast is on the way! The temps will drop late tonight to 16°F, and then by 8 a.m. tomorrow it will be ZERO DEGREES outside! 🥶

I’m proud of myself because I got all the grocery shopping done today so I don’t have to go out in the arctic weather this weekend (Oh, and I also made sure to get a full tank of gas!).

I usually do the weekly grocery shopping on Saturday mornings, so it feels great to not have to worry about it. 🙌🏾

Zaya (5) went with me to pick up the grocery order today, and she said she was proud of me for remembering to get chocolate pop tarts. 😂

Grocery shopping done before the arctic blast hits us tomorrow!

January — The Month to Go Slow and Rest

Next year, I am making sure I get all annual and biannual health/dental appointments completed BEFORE January. I’ve had to cancel a few appointments this month because of the weather.

A lot of activities and events also get canceled or postponed because it always snows in January and gets super cold.

Oh yeah—and then there’s the flu and other viral bugs. The kids and I were sick just two weeks ago.

I just need to make sure we focus on slowing down and resting in January.

Okay, maybe I should say I need to make sure I slow down and focus on rest since I’m the one who who struggles with it the most. 😏😆

Here are a few moments from today. 💜

Math lesson with Zephaniah (8).
Some of the kids’ bikes covered in snow. No worries—these bikes are older and we’ll probably get rid of them (donate or recycle) in the spring. Their newer bikes and scooters are stored in our basement.
Theo the squirrel eating a peanut on the patio. I named this squirrel Theo from Alvin and the Chipmunks because I originally thought she was a boy. 🐿😂 But I later found out Theo is a girl. We decided to just keep calling her Theo. Haha! 😆🤣
Bathroom art from the local market. I was looking at this wall art, and I thought to myself, “Does this art piece make me want to buy vegetables?” 🤔🥦🥕
Valentine’s Day treats at the market bakery. ❤️🧁
I ended up treating myself to a chocolate lava cake slice. 😍😋

“Plans fail when there is no counsel, but they succeed when advisers are many.” Proverbs 15:22

The 35-day streak

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I’ve been posting a new blog post every day for the last thirty-five days.

I started daily blogging because I wanted to challenge myself creatively and I thought it would be a fun hobby.

I am amazed that I actually did it this time! Last year, I tried daily blogging, and I didn’t last very long. Lol! 😂 It was just too much for me.

But I think I got the hang of it now.

I admire people who can daily blog consistently. It’s not as easy as I thought it would be.

Some days the words flow, and other days it takes real effort just to hit publish. But it’s teaching me discipline—and helping me appreciate ordinary life.

Five things I’ve learned about daily blogging so far:

  1. It pushes me to find something worth writing about in the moment.
  2. It keeps me on my toes — in a good way.
  3. Not every post has to be long. Short posts still count.
  4. Since I thrive on routines, I actually love the consistency of showing up daily.
  5. It makes me more present… because I’m paying closer attention to my day.

BONUS: It also gives me space to test out creative ideas. For example, I thought it would be fun to use a title theme like “The Day…”

It was fun for about a month 😆… but it’s not working for me anymore, so I’m letting it go.

After 35 days of consistently daily blogging, I decided to keep going! It’s become a small daily ritual I genuinely look forward to.

Even on the ordinary days, it helps me slow down, reflect, and appreciate the little moments that would’ve otherwise passed by.

“Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.” Romams 12:12