things I'm making more time for

Happy Saturday, friends! I hope this finds you well...it seemed like another great day for a bonus blog post. Today's was inspired by Shay Shull; I'm talking about the things I'm making more time for in my life. I hope you enjoy!

Here are the things I'm making more time for:

breakfast dates with Chris

We love getting breakfast together on Saturdays! I remember when this first started; he came over super early one Saturday and while I would have preferred to have lingered over coffee instead of getting dressed for the day, it's become a tradition that I love. I'm sad when we miss it now! Sometimes if one of us are out of town, he'll send me a picture of his plate and the empty seat across from him; it always makes me sad that I'm not there with him. 

reading

I am trying to make more time for reading; this means that I am actively putting my phone down. I haven't done as good with this in the last few days as I had been, but I'm still trying.

phone conversations

Ideally, this would be more of an in-person thing, but with my out of town family, it's not possible. I'm trying to be better at calling people that I love.

in-person meet ups with friends

There's this whole time thing again; I don't have enough of it sometimes. The opportunities are endless, though! I have several friends that I need to make the time for to see them and catch up. I miss this particular porch! I need to get back there ASAP; maybe I'll make sure and do that this week on Wednesday after work. 

connecting with my sons

I would love for us to meet up on Saturday night at a place I've been wanting them to try. I'd love to treat them to this...but I might have to wait a bit before I can do that. In the meanwhile, I'd love for them all to come here, or maybe we could all meet up at Graham's house. 

journaling

I had that thought this week as I was trying to pass the time at work. I love to journal and I need to do it way more often. It's so therapeutic to me! I was cleaning out my work bag this week and came across all of these notebook pages full of things I was grateful or moments I wanted to remember that had happened at work. More of that, please! 

reading the Bible

I know this is going to sound strange, but I stopped my Bible reading plan. I caught myself not paying attention, so I decided to leave it and do something new. I wanted to write out Scripture this summer, but I'm already behind...even so, I can still keep going and just start with today. I love to write out Scripture! It helps me to remember it; I love it when it's themed for a certain month. I had started one in June based on friendship; I should start it up again today. 

keeping my house vacuumed and dusted

This one isn't that fun, but my house makes me crazy, y'all. Noah's dog sheds horribly, but he's not home that often to vacuum for me. He will, don't get me wrong, but when it's bothering me the most, I just want it done right then. I love a clean and orderly home! I enjoy it more when I don't see dog hair on the floor and dust on the furniture. Did I mention that it drives me bonkers? I need you to understand this about me. Ha! (This is an older picture.)

sitting and connecting with the people I'm with at any given moment-- without any device in my hand

I had this thought when Graham came to visit on Thursday night. I love that he randomly drop by at a moment's notice! 

What about you? What are a few things you'd like to make more time for? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. Love to all!

Jenn