Spring always brings the best weather of the year—clear skies, warm afternoons, and a soft breeze that makes you want to open every window. It’s the kind of weather that makes me want to pause and soak it in before the rush of summer or the gray days of winter creep back in.
But this year, spring hasn’t felt slow at all. My husband recently returned to the office after working from home for the past six years, and it’s been a big shift for our family. With him commuting again, all the pickups, drop-offs, and mid-day logistics have landed on me—and between running a business and being a mom, the days feel heavier than usual.
Still, in the middle of all that running around, I’ve been reminded that even when life doesn’t slow down, I still can. Sometimes, all it takes is one quiet moment to reset everything.
The Moment That Shifted My Week
It happened on a day I had barely carved out five minutes to step outside. My son had been playing in the yard and accidentally bumped his finger. A little dramatic, very tired, and definitely in need of a break, he asked me for an ice pack. I brought it out to him, and he climbed into my lap on the lounge chair while I tried to answer an email.
And then—he fell asleep. Just like that. Head tucked in, little body completely at peace in the sunshine.
He hasn’t wanted to snuggle much lately, and I knew better than to move. That five-minute break turned into an hour-long nap under the sky, with a warm little body curled up on mine and everything else on pause. My to-do list didn’t matter for that hour. That moment was the to-do list.
Learning to Carry a New Kind of Balance
With our routines changing and the daily mental load growing, I’ve been forced to think about balance in a new way. Not the perfect kind of balance—because that doesn’t exist—but the kind that asks me to be present when it matters.
I’m still figuring it out. I keep a lot of things running with the help of a good desktop calendar (seriously, visual reminders save me), and I’ve been trying to build more margin into our days—whether it’s time to plant seeds together in the garden, bake cookies in our aprons, or just say yes to sitting outside after school.
Those things don’t always fit neatly into the schedule, but they’ve become anchors in the chaos. And when I lean into them, even a little, I feel the shift—not just in my mood, but in my creativity too. Slowing down actually helps me do better work. It opens up space for ideas to grow instead of trying to force them through noise.
Small Moments Matter—Even When Life is Busy
I think a lot of us assume we need a whole day off or a weekend getaway to feel refreshed. But honestly, I’ve found that the little things do more for me right now than anything big. A quiet cup of coffee before school drop-off. Picking strawberries at the farm. My kiddo pulling me outside when the sun is just right. Those moments are always waiting—you just have to notice them.
This spring, I’m trying to be more intentional about capturing those memories before they slip away. That’s why I created a free printable called “Moments That Matter.” It’s a simple memory tracker you can keep on your tablet, or print and leave on your desk or fridge—just a place to jot down sweet things your kids say, quiet wins in your day, or small joys you don’t want to forget.
Want to try it?
[Click here to download the free “Little Moments That Matter” tracker.]
If you’re in a season that feels full—whether it’s work, motherhood, or just life in general—I hope this encourages you to look for the slow moments, even in the middle of it all. You don’t need to do less to feel more balanced. You just need to notice the good when it shows up.
And if you're trying to keep everything straight these days like I am, our desktop calendars have been a lifesaver for staying organized without feeling overwhelmed.
Here’s to more sunshine, more snuggles, and noticing the little things while they’re here.
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