Some months go by faster than others—not because of big events per se, but because small, steady moments just stack up. April was one of those months for me.
Here are four things I’ve been noticing, savoring, and making room for lately. Each month I share favorite somethings from Jenn’s four categories.
I also share my previous month’s One Second Everyday video.
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1. Something I Loved
Our little grandson continues to explore extracurricular activities, and this spring it’s tee-ball. It’s been an educational experience for this grandmother, who knows nothing about the game for this young age.
I’ve had such fun watching him and the other boys and girls figure it all out in real time—how to be part of a team while also navigating the very real distractions of childhood.
There’s dirt to play in, airplanes to watch overhead, and the occasional pull to just fall down on the ground or wrestle with a teammate . . . all the while also learning how to catch balls and run bases.
It’s equal parts chaos and charm, and I’m loving every minute I get to watch.
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2. Something Sustaining Me
I love strawberry season.
With the gallons I bought, I’ve been making all the things. Last weekend was strawberry shortcake. This week we made several batches of strawberry jam, followed by a strawberry pie. My favorite strawberry cake is still to come.
And in between all of that, I’ve been eating plenty of berries straight from the bowl.
It’s been a steady culinary delight (and might also explain my occasional tummy ache the past few days, lol).
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3. Something Carrying Me Forward
- SHOWING UP FOR EACH OTHER
Over the past two months, I’ve been spending more time with a dear friend. After having a serious skin cancer removed, she’s needed help getting to and from doctor’s appointments.
As I expected, what started as simply offering her a ride has turned into treasured time catching up. Our weekly visits have felt like old times.
My friend is one of those people who brightens a room the moment she walks in—friendly and full of compliments to friends and strangers alike.
Being around her again has been a gift I didn’t realize I was in need of.
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4. Something I’m Making Space For
Jigsaw puzzles have always been a stress-reliever for me—they’re my guilty pleasure. This latest puzzle though, loaned to me by a friend, has been a challenge.
It’s a Mystery Puzzle by Odd Pieces.
Odd Pieces Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle – Snack Attack
The trickiest part?
The image on the box doesn’t exactly match the finished puzzle. It’s close, but not the same. The box shows a “before” scene of a school day, while the completed puzzle reveals a mystery that happens 15 seconds later as the “after” scene.
I struggled with it, moving so slowly for a while that I was almost ready to give up. Then I decided I could break the rules and work from the “after” image.
It made all the difference!
Once I could see what it was supposed to look like, it moved along quickly—and the fun came back. Sometimes a shift in perspective is all it takes to move forward again.
What’s something you enjoyed in April?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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