Unwine'd - January '24

Every night before I go to bed, after putting the little one down, I always take a minute (or an hour or two) to myself to reflect upon the day and maybe have a glass of wine. I used to drink prior to becoming pregnant but since then my tolerance for alcohol has been reduced to nothing. I guess that is what happens when you stop drinking for years due to pregnancy and breastfeeding (2.5 years). Recently I've been indulging a bit more in wines because, you know, life as a solo parent is hard. I bought a box of reds and whites and I have been having a sip before bed and reflecting or watching mindless television or just browsing the internet (youtube, instagram, whatever suits at the moment). The reflections hit differently when you put that glass to your head. 

January 1 2024

Tonight as I reflect on the day that was I had one of those moments where I actually felt proud and I didn't feel like a complete failure as a parent. Today I took my son on a little adventure, he has been watching a documentary on some of the world's most dangerous trees and there were a couple trees in the list that were native to Australia...one specific one the Bunya Pine I recall that there was one specific tree close by so we decided on an adventure to go see it. He was so excited. We quickly got ready and he grabbed his cat boy toy and off we went. Unfortunately when we got there that specific location was closed, quickly did some additional research and found that there should be some trees 20 minutes away so off we went again. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the trees on that day so our adventure continues but he was so happy in that moment. Later that night he would make a diary entry about his day highlighing the bunya tree hunt and my heart couln't have been more full. It didn't take hundreds of dollars or fancy toys to make him this happy, just a little bit of mommy's time and some petrol. Here's to many more adventures my son. 

Do you sometimes have some of those days where you feel like a failure? I surely do and that is why I want to celebrate the small wins. What was your small...or large...win today? What are you drinking to? Take a sip and "unwine'd" in the comments. 

January 2 2024

Today I am grateful for friends who are not just a part of our story but are also the reason some chapters are worth reading. Today was another successful day for us, it's summer holidays here in Australia and it is a struggle keeping a 5 y.o engaged and away from the screen for 8 weeks but I was able to take the little one and his best friend (who is the daughter of my best friend) for some much needed fun time. I can't help but appreciate the simple yet exhilarating moments that make life so beautiful. Sometimes, all you need is a trampoline and a great friend to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. Fly high my son.

Who are you grateful for today? What was your small...or large...win today? What are you drinking to? Take a sip and "unwine'd" in the comments. 

 January 3, 2024