I love this gift to myself

I finally finished a roll of film on Mother’s Day by holding onto my camera so that I would not be the default parent for the day. It had been a hot mess of a week for us. I was going through many health issues and had a mental breakdown. I cried and then decided, as a pick-me-up, to pause my never-ending to-do list and run a fun errand. I got prints and scans back from my first roll of film in decades. It was a reminder to keep reaching for the little moments while weathering the storm.

As a new mom, I find holidays to be so chaotic and overwhelming. It’s always a good idea to check in with myself and be intentional about simplifying and to be present.

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