Hi Reader,

Happy Friday. 😊

This week had me thinking about something I didn’t expect.

I noticed a small nest tucked into my front door wreath. At first there was one egg… then two… and now there are five.😍

It really hit me in the best way, especially because I’ve been thinking a lot about my boys coming home from college soon. Actually, I cried a little. Hormones? Maybe. Emotional? Yes.

It made me realize something I hadn’t really put into words before.

The empty nest feels exactly how you think it will at first. Quiet, different, a little unsettling. You notice everything that’s missing.

But over time, it becomes part of the norm.

You start to find your rhythm again. Your days look different, but they begin to feel like yours. And then, just when you get used to that, things change again. A visit gets planned. A weekend home. A date on the calendar.

It’s not the same as it was, but it’s not empty either.

Thinking about it that way helped me a bit this week.

On The Blog

Rethinking The Empty Nest A different way to look at this phase and what it actually feels like over time. Read here

Somewhere in the middle of all of this, I’ve also realized how important it is to have something that keeps you moving forward.

I'm not talking about big goals or life-changing routines, just something small that gives your day a little structure and a sense of progress.

That’s what I’ve been focusing on lately, and it’s been making a bigger difference than I expected.

I shared a simple version of that in my Daily Reset Guide if you want something easy to start with.

I’ll be sharing more about this soon, especially if you’ve ever felt stuck in that start-stop cycle. (A little hint toward something coming soon...)

What I'm Loving This Week

I'm going to mention the really cute, super comfy white sneakers that I talked about last week again because I wore them all week to work and they felt like slippers. I highly recommend!

Other than those, I am absolutely loving the bird's nest in my front door wreath. While watching the comings and goings of mama bird taking the utmost care of her fragile eggs, it's made me stop and take a look at what is around me and also realize that I too am awaiting anxiously for the ones who fill my nest. 🪺

Have a great weekend,
Lynn

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