October Weekend

My Mister has a rotating schedule at work, which more often than not, is a real pain in the a**, however, every so often, he winds up with a much needed 3 day weekend. We had the best of intentions for our mini stay-cation this weekend + while some plans fell through {like a get together for drinks with a pal}, others went off without a hitch {like a great potluck with friends that we hosted...and the pics below}. And that's kind of how life has been this last month; lots happening...most of which some people might liken to a roller coaster ride. For me though, it has felt more like swimming in the ocean, being hit repeatedly with waves each time I pop of for air. Most of the time, I congratulate myself on my ability to "stay afloat", but lately I've been sensing a bit of that cr*ppy, defeatest attitude creeping in...the kind that makes you want to scream "F You" at the wave + just let it hit you and slam you onto the shore. It's the part of myself that gets anxious from doing so much all at once, the part that gets tired and would rather withdraw herself than to keep pushing through the waves.
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But that is why it is so important for me to have this Monked & Fifed space. Other bloggers have said that for them, "blogging is cheaper than therapy"...and I get that. Having a space where you can be honest, creative...and in this post, I am inspired + motivated {by these beautiful pictures + my wonderful family}, well, it is a pretty powerful thing. I'm reminded that the reason I keep treading water; juggling a family, a job, friendships, financial + social stressors is for all of the good moments like these. Because we all can feel overwhelmed sometimes + it is during those times it is important to rock out to some good tunes and think about all of the things in your life you are so grateful for that it hurts.

Like Saturday moring soccer games in autumn...

it is cool and crisp...

there are smiles all around...

and lots of snuggles...and CHEERS when the Monks scores a goal!

And there are moments, like a little girls first movie in the theatre... The Legend of the Guardians was just amazing...and I was so proud of my baby girl for sitting so well...

And pumpkin picking...that is pretty darn wonderful; something I look foward to almost as much as Christmas...

A little man's first pumpkin picking trip...and the first year my "bigger" little man has grown enough to lift his own pumpkin...

Smiles...

smiles...

and more smiles.

It only takes a glance to realize what keeps us mamas + papas truckin'. Suddenly even the roughest of waves seem so unbelievably worth it. Thanks for sharing my weekend...I hope yours was a wonderful one too!

xo.