Yesterday was the kind of rainy day that makes you want to curl up with something warm—and thankfully, there was plenty of that to go around. I eased into the day with my usual morning routine, cozy and slow, and noticed something that made me smile: a few of my sprouts had pushed up their first leaves.

I had a therapy session in the morning, though I’ll admit it was a bit disrupted by baking—my timing could definitely use some work! Still, it was grounding to talk things through and check in with myself. The loaf itself turned out beautifully (with a lot of help from my new bread sling!), though my scoring could use some work.

After knocking out a few chores, I headed to a friend’s house for a lovely little visit. We enjoyed homemade baked goods, shared some tea, and even worked on our crochet projects together.

Once I got back home, it was back to the rhythm of the house. Someone stopped by to pick up the grill we’d offered on our local Buy Nothing page, and then another neighbor came by to pick up the loaf of sourdough I’d baked—part of a little exchange for an honest critique. I’m excited (and nervous) to hear what they think!

Before dinner, I caught a peaceful moment in the backyard: a bunny nibbling clover just beyond the window. It was such a quiet, tender pause in the day.

Dinner came and went, and I finally tackled the mountain of dishes that had been looming. It wasn’t glamorous, but it felt good to clear that space. Just as I was finishing up, my sister-in-law arrived to drop off my oldest, who had been visiting her. It was sweet to see them both.

Now I’m looking ahead—my in-laws are coming tomorrow to spend the weekend with us before my husband leaves for the summer. It’s going to be bittersweet, but I’m glad we’ll all get time together before the next chapter begins.