There is no doubt that some days and weeks are harder than others. I really love the saying, “Count it all joy.” It reminds me to put everything I have in perspective. The good days, the bad days, the days in-between. Even when I’m distracted and can’t think of much to write––remembering why I find joy in it, is so important. And oftentimes, it means writing it all down. Here are 13 things that brought me joy this week:

1. Watching the protests in Puerto Rico, and being inspired by how so many stood up and fought for better together.
2. Dancing with River to our new favorite album.
3. Seeing how others rallied for a dear friend.
4. My new necklace that benefits Planned Parenthood
5. A mason jar full of iced coffee. And myself, for remembering to bring it.
6. My morning meditation 4 days in a row
7. Wednesday morning core pilates with K
8. “Kale Rice” that one night, and the kids who happily ate it.
9. My kid’s lopsided scootersauras helmet this morning as he rode his bike on the sidewalk. Curls poking through, eyes slightly covered, and chest out.
10. One night with 8 steady hours of sleep. Yay!
11. Purple sparkle nails since my birthday.
12. This night. And this photo.
13. 5 or more phone calls in the last two days “just because.”

And You?

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Photography by Nadine and Poupette for babaã.