The sun in shining through our large bay windows in our bedroom and I’m lazily lying in bed for just a few more moments. Even though there is plenty to keep me busy in this house, I am not ready to get out of bed just yet.
The past few days have been a blur. My parents, who chose to celebrate their 38th anniversary with a Brooklyn vacation, have been working non-stop helping us on projects around the house. We’ve changed light fixtures, hung shades, stained wood, pulled weeds, broken down cardboard boxes, explored Brooklyn and enjoyed some delicious food in between at both local Brooklyn favorites and at home.
Daily life here in Brooklyn is quite different than what they know in Savannah, Georgia but they love getting to know and understand the differences.
Other than a few Snapchat (Healthyhappier) and Instagram posts, I’ve really been investing time with them while they are in town. In my goal of being fully present, I have been off social media for three days. I had a blog post planned in my mind for both Friday and Saturday, but somewhere between the drilling and laughter, they remained in my mind versus on the screen.
So instead of making excuses for you guys, I’m checking in with pictures from our past few days and the promise that as Summer winds down and our new home gets under control, I’ll be back here for my four to five time a week update. I miss connecting with you all but at the same time, I know that my time has been spent in the right place these few days.
Have a great weekend guys and remember, invest your time and attention in the ones you’re with versus always being attached to your screen.
I love that your dad is supervising with a beer beside him! Definitely the best way to supervise any job around the house. Looks like you are making the right choices re: spending time with family v’s blogging. Have a wonderful sunday.
Thanks! My dad was actually teaching Bo electrical wiring and letting Bo do the action as he guided him. 🙂
Nice to have those skills. Anything electrical scares me. Painting, hammering, gardening etc i will do, but electrical, no way!!!
Trust me Orla, I’m so thankful for my dad’s skills and the number of things he’s taught Bo this weekend!
Ash, your place looks gorgeous! Enjoy the time with your parents- its so special they get to visit so soon after you moved!
Family time > blogging time
enjoy
Thanks Abby!
I thought you were renting not buying! That is so exciting! Congrats!
We are renting but since we’re in a brownstone versus a large apartment building, many of the things like paint didn’t come done before we moved in. In addition our landlord is open to us doing things like fixture upgrades.
Love this post and can’t wait to follow your Brooklyn adventures when you get back into blogging!! Have fun with your family!
Thanks Shannon! You won’t have to wait long! 🙂
Your new home looks lovely – those windows!
Real life enjoyment and living in the moment > documenting/posting it on social media constantly as it happens. Always.
Please, please do a photo tour of your new place on the blog once you guys are settled. I’m having serious envy with these little glimpses!! I wish I could do more with my apartment!
Aww Mindy I will definitely do a photo tour but for now it’s still only “half baked.”