I am feeling so deeply grateful this morning.
It’s Saturday, and I’ve been able to relax and enjoy two cups of coffee and breakfast in a calm, peaceful environment. The kids are playing with friends—some here, some at others’ houses. The house is relatively clean, the laundry is put away, and soccer is on in the background. It’s overcast and damp from an early morning shower, and everything just feels… slow.
So, I’m slowing down with it. Letting myself savor this sweet, ordinary moment.
Later today, my son has a baseball tournament. Tomorrow, I’ll be up super early to take my daughter to an out-of-town dance competition. But you know what? I’m actually looking forward to it. I grew up dancing and traveling to competitions—especially in high school—and those memories are so precious to me. What a gift it is to see those same kinds of experiences unfolding for her now. I feel lucky to be a part of it.
I invited my parents over for dinner tomorrow night, which may get a little chaotic between the dance competition and my son’s baseball practice… but I’m choosing to focus on the togetherness, not the stress. Who cares if we’re a bit tight on time? Or if my husband or I have to duck out to do a pickup? Honestly, maybe we’ll skip practice altogether.
I have a hunch my in-laws will end up coming over, too. And while I’m all for the more the merrier vibe, I can already feel that familiar pit in my stomach forming. My mom gets weird when my in-laws are around. I don’t know why—it’s not like there’s tension or conflicting values. If anything, it seems like insecurity. Like she’s worried the kids love them more.
It’s stressful. And I need to remind myself—it’s not mine to carry. Her feelings are hers. I don’t have to absorb them. I get to choose how I show up, and I choose to show up with love. Why shouldn’t we all just feel happy and blessed to be together?
Back to the good vibes…
This morning, while watching soccer with my family, I got totally swept up in the energy of the game. Both teams were fighting to avoid relegation, and the energy of the crowd was palpable—even through the television screen. I want to be there. I want to experience that kind of European soccer match, in real time, with my husband and my boys.
I visualized it so clearly:
The crowd roaring. The chill in the air. The smell of beer and food. Belting out “Hey Jude” with thousands of fans. The smiles on my boys’ faces. The sound of my own laughter bubbling up as I soak in the moment.
And I know—it’s coming.
Thank you, Universe, for the blessings in my life today. I’m joyful and happy right where I am… and I’m thrilled and excited for all that’s on its way.
🙏 I am grateful for my car now.
💫 I am thrilled to receive my white Escalade.
🙏 I am grateful for our beautiful, cozy home now.
💫 I am thrilled to move into our dream house on the lake.
🙏 I am grateful for family trips to the lake and the beach.
💫 I am thrilled to travel to St. John, the BVI, and all over the world.
🙏 I am grateful for my teaching career now.
💫 I am thrilled to become a full-time writer working from home.
Writing these words and feeling these blessings is powerful. I feel aligned with the Creator. I feel connected to Source. I feel deeply joyful now… and so ready for what’s coming.
Enjoy your Saturday.
Cheers to Day 14. 🌙💫
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