Back in January, I chose “today” as my word of the year. This particular word was selected because I knew that this year was bringing many changes in our family and I wanted to focus on each new day instead of the upcoming events and activities that were on the way. These family events were all good, 2 weddings and a child moving to be with her spouse as he began law school – but even good things can be stressful. The wedding planning is a lot of decision making and that, in itself, can be exhausting. I know myself, and with these kinds of changes looming, I knew I needed to be intentional about living in the present.

As one prepares for a big event like a wedding – even if it’s your daughter’s and not your own – it can be all consuming. Thoughts of time lines and food options, dress fabrics and napkin colors can sneak in and make daily living a bit more “hectic”. Planning is fun, but would be so much more fun if the rest of your life would be more accommodating – do I still need to work, exercise, grocery shop, do laundry, prepare for holidays and on and on and on – while SIMULTANEOUSLY planning the wedding?! Yep, you sure do. And that’s where it becomes draining. It’s essential to let yourself take a day “off” every now and then and think nothing about the upcoming event. Do something for yourself. Go out to eat, take a nap, read, visit a friend. Don’t let the fun of every day slip away.

I am in my last few weeks of school and currently 18 days away from my first daughter’s wedding – so I will be keeping this post short and sweet. I have found several quotes this year that have inspired me to be more mindful of living in the present and I thought I’d share them with you!

Enjoy the remaining days of the month of May!

• Know your worth – then add tax
• Give yourself grace
• Don’t spend your year doing the same shit
• Focus on what you can control
• Good things are coming