Currently

Hello friends!

Has anyone else out there felt like they've been in a whirlwind the last two months, or was it just me?

Between several out-of-state trips, camping, canning, a family wedding and harvest,

I feel like my projects have all been buried under a pile of chaos and memories.

But it's time to resurrect them! (the projects, I mean)

I find that my soul needs space to create and just be.

Can I get an amen?

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to post about some of my current favorite things.

Current reads:

This book by Ruth Chou Simons is beautiful, both visually and spiritually. Her paintings

are lovely, and her testimony of how to choose grace in the everyday

is so encouraging to me.

You can order the book here. 

Current Project:

After purchasing a dresser on Facebook Marketplace (who else is addicted to shopping on here?!)

I decided it's time for me to learn the art of chalk paint.

I'm just a little nervous about this, but it's supposed to be fool-proof. Ahem.

All I can say is, I'll be calling all of you who persuaded me to try this if it's not! 😉

I'm just hoping that I can make it look better in real life

 than it does in my head right now!

Current cravings:

Velvety Chai Tea

I crave this tea, and I love that it has so many health benefits as well!

I make mine with some variations, using MCT oil instead of coconut oil and I skip the butter.

This is also good when you add a bag of oolong tea along with the vanilla chai!

Current Struggle:

Can someone tell me how many tubs of children's clothing I should have in my attic?

Because I'm fairly certain I've exceeded the limit!

Also, how did I end up with 8 pairs of winter pajamas for Nicholas?!

The struggle is real, you guys.

Currently noticing:

The big and small ways that God has been answering my specific prayer to see His heart of love for me. I long to be rooted in His love, because everything else flows from this foundation.

So I simply asked Him to open my eyes so I could truly experience

this love in a deeper way.

It's been incredible to see that prayer being answered!

Currently listening to:

This podcast by Risen Motherhood is so relevant, inspiring and challenging to me.

I only recently jumped on the bandwagon, and found out how much I love a good podcast!

I would love to hear what your favorites are!

Currently loving:

The watercolor markers I bought on Jane.com for myself as a birthday present!

(Please tell me you do this, too!)

I have more control with this marker style than I do with a paintbrush,

but it functions just like a watercolor should.

I kind of feel like a kid with a new coloring book!



Current Dreams

Travel.
A day or two away with my husband, since I've only seen him
for short periods of time the last few weeks.
Maybe I'll get lucky and he'll read this and plan something! ha
A day away with girlfriends, with no responsibilities, uninterrupted time to talk,
and lots of good food. (A good time always involves good food. Am I right?)
A girl can dream!

Current Inspiration:

Seeing the light in my child's eyes when they discover something new,

or master a difficult concept.

Homeschooling was never in my plans,

but one thing I have learned is that God often changes our plans!

I find it fulfilling to teach my children, 

but it also makes me so much more aware of my inadequacies.

I'm glad we just get one day at a time!

And that's my list, for the moment!

Goodness knows it will probably change in a week 😊

What is inspiring you today?