When the Kids Are Wild and Your Dreams Are Big

Some days are messy. Some days are magical. Today was a little of both.

Some days are meant for big plans and busy schedules. Today was not one of those days.

School was out today, and the weather made it feel like the world was gently telling us to slow down. Cold air, gray skies, and that quiet that settles in when everyone decides to stay home. I went into the day with exactly one goal. Keep it easy.

Now let me tell you, the kids had other plans.

They woke up in rare form today. The kind of form that has you questioning if there was a full moon you somehow missed. Big feelings, nonstop energy, and arguments over things that made absolutely no sense by noon. You know the days. The ones where you love them endlessly but also have to take a deep breath before responding for the tenth time in five minutes.

So I pivoted.

Instead of pushing structure, I leaned into comfort. Pajamas stayed on longer than usual. Breakfast was simple and warm. The kind of food that feels like a hug. The house did not look perfect, but it felt lived in. Toys on the floor meant they were playing. Noise meant they were happy, even if it was loud.

I remind myself that not every day needs to be productive to be good.

And then came the quiet moments. The ones where I could breathe and think about the things that really matter to me right now. I pulled out my notebook and started planning my recipes, the posts I want to share, and the little art touches I've been dreaming about adding. I scribbled down ideas on my rebrand, thought through layouts, colors, and ways to make my content feel even more like me.

I imagined posts filled with cozy, easy recipes like creamy crawfish mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, and sweet tea variations that feel like a hug in a glass. I thought about new art pieces to sprinkle into my posts; fun, colorful touches that make someone pause and smile. 

Big dreams like this are exciting, but they are also slow work. Patience will be key. Time will be my partner. And a prayer tucked quietly in the corner of my heart will keep me grounded as I turn all of these ideas into something real. I know it will not happen overnight. I know some days will be messy, some will feel small, and others will feel like magic when it all comes together.

Being a Southern mom teaches you that sometimes love looks like homemade meals and clean houses. Other times it looks like letting the kids be wild for a day while you sip something warm, sketch new recipe ideas, and dream quietly about the future. Today was the second kind of day.

And that is okay.

If you had a day like this too, just know you are not alone. We are all out here doing our best, one easy day at a time, with big dreams tucked somewhere close to our hearts. Tomorrow can be busy. Today was for surviving, smiling, and starting to make those dreams a little more real.

I cannot wait to share all the recipes, the little art surprises, and the behind the scene moments with you as this dream grows. With time, patience, and a prayer, I know it will all become a beautiful reality.

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans" - Proverbs 16:3