Simple Joys of the Week, October 20th Edition

Well, it was another exhausting week around here as we continue to work through Charlie Mae's recent bedtime/sleep struggles {we've decided they're definitely related to the attachment issues she's going through right now}. But I'm hopeful that we've made some progress and our new routines are starting to pay off...fingers crossed that we're through the worst of it! 

And of course (as usual), despite the rough nights this week was still a lovely one full of moments of pure joy, gratitude, and sensory pleasure. Here are some of the things that brought me happiness over the past 7 days...

HEAR: "Fast Car Remix" by Jonas Blue (Feat. Dakota)
This song! I first heard it at Babywearing Hip Hop last winter, and for some reason remembered it this week and played it for Ben one night while we were doing dishes. Now we're both obsessed and it's been in my head all week. Don't get me wrong, the OG version by Tracy Chapman is still the best, but this is a fun updated cover + remix. I love a good remix. Listen here. 

SEE: Sleeping Baby
When you've had a bunch of really challenging sleep nights in a row, there's nothing like a night when everything goes off without a hitch and everyone finally gets sleep again. We've had a few really good nights + bedtimes sprinkled throughout the less enjoyable ones of the past week and those nights have felt like a gift compared to the tough ones. Perspective, it's a magical thing!  

TASTE: Breyer's Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Another dessert...I know...but I just can't help it, Ben *keeps* buying ice cream and it tastes SO good! He's got some weird idea that ice cream is good for you compared to other sweets (???) so he just keeps at it. But I'll stop pointing the finger and just say that I had a bowl of this ice cream last weekend and it was so smooth and refreshing. I would never pick Mint Chocolate Chip if I were to choose a flavor on my own but wowee, was it tasty. 

SMELL: Coonamessett Farm
As I mentioned on Instagram this week, we finally made it to a local "pick your own veggies + eggs" farm that we've been dying to visit and sure enough, it was the best. We went for their fall activities--hayride, pumpkin patch, seasonal squashes, etc.--but thoroughly enjoyed everything they had to offer. We especially enjoyed all of the animals (Charlie Mae loved the alpacas). We can't wait to go back!

TOUCH: Home practice outside in a sweatshirt + thick socks {followed by the hot tea pictured above}
I did a back deck home practice on a chilly (but sunny) fall morning on Tuesday and it was divine. I kept my socks and thick sweatshirt on to stay warm, and was able to build up some nice heat and do some much-needed deep breathing/stress-release from the rough night before. Thank you, yoga! 

...And that's it from me this week. I hope you can find some time to reflect on your favorite simple, sensory joys of the week today, too. 

And two housekeeping notes/reminders:
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• Don't forget to vote on your favorite pullover design for my Holiday 2017 shirts! Voting is open through the end of the day Sunday. Thanks to everyone who has already shared their thoughts! The race is super tight so it's going to be hard for me to make a decision unless some of you tip the scales...VOTE HERE. 
  
  
• If you're a local yoga teacher, it's not too late to sign up for my Teaching Tune-Up Teacher's Weekend training at Centerville Yoga this weekend! The training is Saturday + Sunday from 1-5pm each day. I'm so excited to teach it! You can learn more + sign up here. 
  
  

Have a great weekend, everyone. Enjoy this *gorgeous* fall weather.