🌸 Spring came in hot this year!
One day we were bundled up in coats, and the next, the trees are in bloom. The tulips and daffodils made their grand appearance and vanished just as quickly. The bees are out and buzzing again, and that familiar spring energy is back in full force.

⚾ Sports Season: Full Swing
With spring comes chaos…in the best way. Right now, we’ve got something happening nearly every night of the week. Track, baseball, and flag footballl… practices and games!

There are nights when baseball games and track practices overlap, and we have to divide and conquer. Still, watching my kids throw themselves into the sports they love is more than enough for me. Those moments in the bleachers remind me how full my heart is and that two kids is the perfect number for us, even though I sometimes wish we could have had more.

🌿 A Breath of Fresh Air: Spring Break at Deep Creek
We just returned from an incredible spring break getaway to Deep Creek, Maryland.

We’ve been in the general area before when we went skiing at Wisp Resort, but experiencing it in warmer weather was an entirely different vibe. Honestly, it reminded me so much of up north Michigan, peaceful, woodsy, and charming!

Don’t get me wrong…I love that we’re only a couple hours from the ocean, but Deep Creek filled a space in my heart that only Michigan usually reaches. I always get homesick for Michigan in the summer. Visiting Deep Creek brought that familiar peace back, and now it’s officially my favorite spot in Maryland.

💛 Choose Your Circle Wisely
If spring has reminded me of anything, it’s the importance of protecting your peace. Life moves fast, especially with kids in sports, school, and activities. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with people who actually care about you…people who understand the value of your time, your family, and your boundaries.

I’ve gotten really good at simply blowing off or ignoring anyone who doesn’t treat me with respect. Life’s too short to keep explaining yourself to people who don’t get it, and even shorter when your kids are little and growing right in front of your eyes. I’m choosing to pour my time and energy into the people and moments that matter most.

☀️️ Summer Dreaming
Spring break has me dreaming about summer…my absolute favorite season. Almost three whole months of having my boys home with me.

We’ll fill our days with:

• Morning swim practice
• Afternoons in the woods
• Spontaneous day trips
• Camping
• And good old-fashioned time at home

We’re planning to return to Michigan for a fishing weekend in September, but if I can find a way to sneak in another visit earlier in the summer, I absolutely will. There’s only so much time… but I’m going to make the most of every bit of it.

💙 Keep What Matters Close
At the end of the day, it all comes down to this: time with my kids is the most important thing. The noise can wait. The drama can be ignored. The opinions of people who don’t walk alongside us… Irrelevant.

I’m choosing joy, presence, and the people who make this beautiful life feel like home.

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