Happy Wednesday! It’s the first Wednesday of the month and I am linking up with Jennifer to share five things I am currently doing. Each month we share five different things and I think it’s a fun way to think about the upcoming month.

I am loving…

Planning for my word of the year!! I picked EXPERIENCE.

Jeff and I had a calendar meeting last night to start planning the spring and summer. A few bands that I am looking forward to seeing released their concert dates for summer. I’m getting excited thinking of the warm weather and good music! We are also planning some fun experiences for the two of us and the whole family.

I am also loving watching my kids hard work pay off. They swim a lot and it’s hard work. Jack usually practice 5-6 days a week for 2-2.5 hours and Luke practices 4 days a week for at least an hour and a half. They both qualified for a championship meet next month in a few events and have the chance this weekend to qualify in a few more. It is so fun to watch them swim faster. I spend a lot of time at the pool for meets and I really love that, too. I just love watching kids swim fast and have fun!

I am looking forward to…

Running into the Gulf of Mexico! We are headed to a golf tournament for Jack later this month and I am getting in the Gulf! I am also looking forward to seeing the sun set over the water. We so often see beautiful sunrises over water, but I rarely see sunsets. We saw one in Florida in 2022 and a bunch in Aruba in 2020, but I am looking forward to seeing the sunsets.

Over the past few years, I have noticed that being around water makes me feel so good. After I hopped in the Maryland ocean a few times in November and floated for a bit, I noticed how calm and at peace I felt. That day I made a commitment to myself that anytime I am around open water (and it’s appropriate to get in) I am going to spend some time in the water, no matter how cold it is.

I am doing _______ to be romantic…

Little things to let Jeff know I am thinking about him. We aren’t big on the bold romantic acts over here, but the little things that show we’re thinking of each other or to make the other’s day easier make a big impact.

I am (officially) changing…

My meal planning and grocery pickup schedule. I tried to do my meal planning on Wednesdays and grocery pickup on Thursday in December and it didn’t quite work. I think I had too much on my mind to think about it during the week. However, I have been doing it in January and it is a game changer! I love that looking at the weekend and next week on Wednesdays so I can plan meals that make sense with our activities. I also love having a stocked pantry and refrigerator for the weekend. It makes the weekend feel even easier and more fun!

I am celebrating…

Valentine’s Day in little ways all month. We aren’t going to be home on actual Valentine’s Day, so I am sprinkling our usual celebrations throughout these two weeks. We started with heart pizza on Sunday night. I have a few more things planned in the next week.

I am also celebrating by wearing a bunch of pink, red, and hearts right now.

That was fun and it got me excited for February! I can’t wait to read what everyone else is currently doing. Have a great day full of sunshine and books!