Life at a "Swell's" pace: September 2024

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This egg.

Mallie has been upset that she hasn't had any eggs to lay on, so I decided to get her some ceramic eggs to help her through her slump. She loved that she had something to sit on and it made me happy to see her happier.

2. This heart.

I have been seeing heart shapes in random places each day and I have decided to start capturing these moments to remember when my mental health dips and I need a pick me up. This one was found on a concrete step.

3. This canoe.

Skylar bought a canoe from one of our neighbors this week, and of course, we had to do a dry land practice.

4. This quiet.

I just found out this week that stores, like Walmart, have sensory hours for people with noise sensitivity. I've had noise sensitivity since I was a child, and any loud bangs, or background music or noise always sets off some amount of anxiety. I love that I can plan my day around going shopping during the sensory shopping hours at certain places. I hope more businesses implement these sensory experiences, too.

5. This lightning.

There was a storm that passed through the Willamette Valley this week and the show was a good one. We sat in an area just outside of the city as not to get the city lights in our shots. We weren't the only ones enjoying the lightning show, there were several others out taking a look at the sky. We've always loved weather, but getting a lightning show without rain or wind is one of our top favorite things to watch.

One last thing:

These wooden bowls are now for sale in the shop. They are solid wood and can be used for displays, a catch-all at your door for keys, or even used to make candles. Bowl measures approximately 9x6x2 and can hold 14 to 16 ounces.

Positive affirmations this week:

A sample of how you can start to plan your day and keep track of your mental health as you navigate through your daily schedule. This one is from Habio, but you can create anything that helps you get through your day and know when your mental health issues peek, and to help you build a solid routine to keep you going.

You can do this!🌈