Where does childhood end & adulthood begins? Where does our wonder for the world go? When do we forget how much it means to be held by the arms of our mother? How do we become these human beings that we are when we’re older?
Holding Finn, Jessica‘s precious baby boy, I am overwhelmed by his excitement, his light, his beauty. Let us always seek that excitement, let us never numb to the wear & tear of life. Let’s keep that child-like spirit.
love,
Natalie
This morning, Luke & I woke up early & road our bikes on the MKT Trail. It was a beautiful ride. We road twelve miles by tan fields & blue skies, grazing cows, grey waters, & trees ready to bloom. After our ride, I walked to Broadway Diner on fourth street & spent an hour or so, slowly eating biscuits and gravy, fruit, & delicious egg-sausage casserole. It was so nice to spend that time by myself & clear my mind.
I was so inspired, last night, after reading {this}. The small delights truly are the most important. After three incredibly hectic days, I’m ready for spring break. I’m looking forward to a camping trip with Luke & his family, cleaning out my closet, getting ready for the Art in the Yard Sale, & porch sits with tea.
Today, I plan on cleaning up the house & planting some seeds.
Have a very happy Wednesday!
love,
Natalie
I would like to share with you my favorite time of day- the early hours of morning. Sometimes it is very difficult for me to wake up. My alarm starts to beep, and I wish I could just fall back asleep for a few more hours. I most often get up, though sometimes the weight of tired eyes & a tired mind is heavy, because I look forward to my morning routine. I open the blinds & feel the warmth of the sun shining through the window panes. I put on my slippers & hurry to the kitchen. It is always exciting to plan breakfast, my favorite meal. If I’m in a hurry, I always choose homemade granola, plain yogurt, & fruit. If it is a relaxing morning, I love to hard boil an egg & compliment it with some bread, made by Luke, and a banana.
One thing that I look forward to the most about marrying Luke is creating a morning routine together. He’s an early morning riser like me. On Saturdays during the summer, you will find us, during the early morning hours, at the Farmer’s Market- purchasing fresh vegetables & fruit, honey, & free-range eggs. During the winter months, he comes over & we eat, talk, & meditate with yoga. Whatever the time of year, we celebrate in the few hours before most are awake- sharing our dreams, our goals for the day, our love.