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Dead of Winter

The weekend was a busy one and flew by to quickly. It's always nice having dad home to have family time. Saturday afternoon into most the evening we went to a much anticipated Ikea trip! I've been working on the play room since Sunday- it's turning out really nice and I can't wait for the finished look! Next is the living room! After two years of living here I'm finally getting around to start styling our home the way I want.


Every morning I wake up and hear the birds chirping and I wish it was closer to spring instead of the dead of winter. We’ve been having a pretty mild winter so far though, which is so nice!! We’ve been able to get outside with family and friends. Being cooped up inside can really dull your motivation in the middle of those dark winter days, especially now with COVID. We have to watch out for each other and keep our mental health in check and make sure we have someone to pick us up, lean on and make sure we are alright in those hard times, even if it’s just a walk in the woods and a good conversation and loving their kids like your own. 
Monday we spent 2 1/2 hours at the skate park with my sister and her kids and my mom among all the other kids that come to the park. I was so glad they were outside all that time and never complained once- we had to tell them that it was time to go. 


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