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Today | Aujourd'hui

Good Morning❤️I’m hoping that you had an incredible weekend❤️Although Joe and I TALKED about getting to the measuring, mixing and bottling and labelling of batch of Pure Relaxation this weekend, we did not in fact do so. Perhaps next weekend. I will be sure to update once those little brown bottles are finished and at Sacred Arts. After managing to barrel towards the very edge of what felt like complete burnout, my ”work” on the weekends has turned towards replenishing and restoring activities and his in nurturing and caring for me while I do so. This weekend was spent enjoying and connecting with family instead. And napping. Exactly the experiences that needed to be harvested so that those wonderful brown bottles of ”ahhhhhhhh….” can come about. Soon. Ish. I promise❤️

Wishing you a wonderful day today❤️
photo - Katelyn Nash who has a true eye for beauty

Good Morning❤️Differences between Joe’s and my current approach to life V3. Picture it. Fredericton. 2022. Me cuddled into bed inside, Gardenscaping it upppppppp (Level 10723 thank you very much), him wrapped in 3 different blankets, watching the birds and reading the morning news on the back deck:
Joe: There’s a bee out here!
Me: Wow! They must be cold!
Joe: Noooooo! It means that it’s still warm enough for bees.
Me: Or the hive doesn’t have enough honey yet to get through and they’re sacrificing them self for the greater good.
Joe: No. It’s because it’s still warm enough for bees.

I have to say, his POV certainly is lighter and I clearly have some things to unpack 🐝

Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing today, I hope it’s wonderful and that you’re taking time to smell the flowers❤️

Welllll hiiiiiiiiiii❤️It’s been a bit. I know it’s been a bit. More than a bit. BUT, this time of year with harvest and apples and cooler evenings is very restorative for me and my energy levels so I thought I’d swing by to say hello. Believe it or not, Buddha has a little more pep in his step too although he’s currently enjoying snuggles and (loud, gun filled) movies on the deck with Joe whilst I’ve settled into my duvet with Lola, (many, many) candles to binge a New Girl session.

Whatever you’re doing on this beautiful rainy day, I hope it’s wonderful ❤️

Good Morning❤️Woke up rested and headache free this morning❤️I think I’ve found my cure all - fresh bedding mid-week. I was sound asleep by 8❤️

I hope that you have a wonderful day and wish you a great weekend❤️

Good Morning❤️Feeling a teeny bit under the weather the past few days and so I’ve been taking things easy. For me, that often means deferring things that don’t get done before the point that I begin to feel my energy significantly drop. It means warm, carb-y meals and big mugs of tea. It also means that my eyes popped open in the VERY wee hours this morning because one of the things that I put off until today that I probably should have done yesterday was making Lola and Buddha’s kibby cookies. Sometimes, when I’m feeling under the weather, my prioritization skills (clearly) suffer. Fear not, the pups shall not go hungry and they’ll never know.

I hope that you have a wonderful day today❤️

Good Morning❤️The early morning rain woke me and the hope that between the rain and today’s incredibly warm forecasted temperatures, walking will be easier was with me as I drifted back to sleep.

I hope that you have a wonderful day today❤️

Good Morning❤️I’d say there’s about a 0% chance that the dogs are going to go outside without me showing them the warm towel that will be waiting for them when they are finished and then escorting them outside and then standing with them. They 100% do not enjoy suffering the rain alone. I’m on holiday for an extra long weekend and intend to make some wax melts, eat lots of soup and nap❤️

I hope that you have a wonderful day today❤️

Good Morning❤️I hope that you had a lovely weekend. I stayed nested up from after work on Friday until now. Although Buddha began weight bearing again on his front paw yesterday, I was worried about icy, uneven footing on the trails. This week I’ll have to figure out how to slip out with Lola while he finishes healing up. Typically I’m the furthest thing from stealthy but I’m going to have to give it a try as she and I are both missing our walks by the river. Good thing that I will only have to be mostly stealthy since Buddha can be very easily distracted by snacks.

I hope that you have a wonderful day filled with ❤️

Good Morning❤️Up early this morning. I was incredibly over the day that was yesterday a little earlier even than usual and so went to bed a little earlier even than usual. Although I seem to have a smaller bandwidth for resiliency now, I still love quiet mornings as a way to calm my mind and the extra time is especially welcome this morning. Yesterday’s snowfall is sooooo pretty and Buddha’s (not so soft) snoring a comforting soundtrack. Years and years and years ago, Ladybug tore a nail. Last night, Buddha did the same. Both times, I needed help to help get things back on track. I am so grateful to Dr Erica who, along with Madison, was able to get Buddha what he needed after hours to literally get him back on his feet. I’m also grateful that no one in the room mocked me when I needed to take a seat, arm stretched out to hold his back legs like a trussed chicken, my head down because the sight of blood makes me hear whooshing in my ears. And? Early morning quiet also has me thankful that a) this doesn’t happen way more frequently than it has and b) there’s such a thing as wonderful after hours vets and c) pet insurance. Oh yes….and also that Buddha is ok. Always good to start a day with a grateful heart I say. Last evening though…after he was settled and we’d changed out one ruggable for another, I needed to rest. Happily, Joe had everything put to rights by the time we got back. Lola settled as soon as she knew B was happy and safe and all was right again❤️

I hope that you have a wonderful day today❤️

Good Morning❤️I hope that your weekend was everything that you needed to restore your reserves❤️Over the past couple of years, the ”chore” of walking with the dogs has shifted back to me and has turned into one of my favourite parts of the day. In fact, if I’m feeling “off”, it’s a sure sign to me that it’s time to pile Lo and Buddha into the car and head out to our special spot. Friday had us storm stayed and Saturday was a miss too. By yesterday, it had been far too long and so we walked the already-groomed trail while we wait for someone(s) who are considerably fitter and longer-legged than me to perhaps cut a trail by the river. The snow shoes stayed in the trunk and will be rehomed. Guess what?! I know someone who LOVES to snowshoe!!!!! Turns out the ratio of people I know who love to snowshoe to those who own snow shoes and don’t ever use them is 1:Close to Everyone Else❤️

I hope that you have a wonderful day❤️Below…the ultimate expressions of impatience (pre-walk)❤️