Month: Oct 2019

24 Hours in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Oct 7, 2019

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Vanessa Falsetti

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We did a few things this weekend that brought us some joy ... . . Guys we honestly have no idea how to cope with what’s happening right now, please tell me we aren’t alone in this, but what we have started to do is focus on the good when we can. . . We found our old spring decorations in the basement and put them up, we went on a few drives playing some games with the kids (see my stories for this), and baked some homemade bread... yup, we’ve been eating a lot lol. . . Yes, we’ve had tough days and tough moments on good days, but we are trying to be grateful that we do have the comforts of home right now even as we wake up everyday and realize that this craziness is still happening... even as we worry about the future ... even in the midst of all this we are trying to see the good. . . Our kids are a bit confused right now about why we can’t go places, about why we can’t see people and why they aren’t going to school and preschool, but we are doing our best to make things feel as normal and safe as possible for them ... we are doing our best and that’s all any of us can do right now 💗 . . Sending you all lots of 💗

We can only hope for brighter days ahead ... . . For me ...what I’m dreaming about in those brighter days is being at the beach surrounded by family and friends, our children laughing and playing ... the fears that are holding us back today are finally gone and replaced by joy, pure joy💗 . . We’ve had some tough days, some days where things felt heavy or scary and we’ve also had our share of happy days through this too where we felt safe that we were together ... but the truth is that the future is a bit scary and unpredictable right now. There’s not a whole lot that we can control right now except for how we respond and likewise how we make each other feel. Our kids don’t really understand all of the details about what’s happening in our world today but they do respond to how we are feeling ... so we are doing our best to stay hopeful, and to stay positive when we can, dreaming of brighter days ahead. . . What are you looking forward to when this is over ? . . . Ps these adorable summer rompers are from an amazing and ethically aware Canadian company called @littleyogicompany and I secretly wish they came in mommy sizes too 💗 . . . #stayhome #staystrong #brighterdaysahead #littleyogicompany

Today was a tough day ... . . There were a lot of questions and worries running around in my head about everything that’s been going on. I caught myself thinking way too far ahead into the future and worrying about what could be. . . It took me a while to get out of this mindset and focus on the positive again. It took a walk by the water to feel calm again and focus on the present. It’s amazing what a few minutes in nature can do or What few encouraging words can do to help turn your day around. . . We’ve started to put up more art work in our house lately and I’m really starting to realize what a Positive impact something like a peaceful picture or calming words can have on us. Loving these prints from @oppositewall and the calmness they are bringing into our home during such a tough time. . . What’s bringing you peace and calmness right now? . . . . Ps I’m sending lots of love to our favourite small local shops during this tough time. We are loving these pics from @oppositewall and this amazing duvet cover from @whiteterryhome 🙌🏻💕 . . #spreadpositivity #oppositewall #homedecor #homesweethome

I went back to work for a total of nine days before the schools closed down for COVID-19 and now I am home again with our children and we are doing our best to be positive and grateful for this time together. . . It’s taken me a few days to process what’s happening right now and find the words to share how I’m feeling. So naturally I’ve been writing this for a few days now (writing is honestly so therapeutic for me) and here it is ... Embracing Slow: Canada and Social Isolation During COVID-19 Is live on the blog ... I’m sharing what we’ve been doing at home and how we are trying to stay positive during this difficult time. . . Psst I also shared what our days are like at home ... they are messy and far from perfect but I think we all need to hear more about this right now. I’m embracing slow, not perfect. . . . My hope is to bring a positive perspective on the difficult situation that we find ourselves in right now by sharing some ways that we are embracing slow living though this health crisis.💗 . . Would love to hear more ideas here as well. Please share anything you’ve been doing to stay positive during this time in the comments below. Let’s help each other out 💗 . . Read the full post on the blog ... (link in bio) . . . #covid_19 #weareallinthistogether

Working mamas what do you miss the most about being home? . . Things aren’t necessarily easier now but I’ve learned to take time to enjoy more moments when I can. I miss the snuggles and slow days the most. . . So now when I get home I try to squeeze them I’m whenever I can. . . . #workingmomlife

When I got home from work today I laughed with my husband about the possibility that there are people/parents who actually have it together ... ...that some people might not have huge laundry piles in their living room, that some people made a gourmet meal for dinner and we ate “cheesy pasta” with our kids tonight, that some people might not be a mess. Then we laughed and thought, ya probably not ...but who knows 😂 . . . Heading back to work hasn’t been an easy transition, and I think tonight really helped me realize that this is ok. That taking a break from @instagram last week was just what I needed and that most days will be messy when you have three little kids and are working full time. It’s ok that things don’t always run smoothly or go the way we envisioned them to. It’s ok to let go 🙌🏻 . . Last week was tough, heading back to work doesn’t feel real yet, yes I’m there, yes I’m working, but let’s just say that life gets messy sometimes and it’s ok to take little breaks when and where we need them. . . For me taking a break from this space was what I needed last week for lots of reasons ...and while at times I felt guilty for not sharing here, or like I was dropping the ball, it truly was what I needed and I’m so happy I did. . . So to all the mamas who feel like things are a bit messy or like you don’t “have it together” I’m right here with you 💗 .

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