Day 2,834

Growth:

I’m grateful for the residual backpacking mindset and chill from earlier this week. Today I had enough time to get some stuff done around the house before heading out to watch Gavin. After lunch and a hike Becky and I knocked out a bunch of housework. Rather than chill I took time to set up a “rucking pack” for me to use while hiking and then decided to hit the grocery store and check that one off the list before relaxing.

By the time I sat down to relax I was able to completely do so and it felt wonderful!!! Taking time to pick up a novel I’ve been reading for a while was a great way to enjoy the rewards of getting things done early. I’ll likely be wrapping up this blog a bit quickly so I can get back at it 😉

Funny how much I appreciate getting the work done first and then fully relaxing. It came through loud and clear while backpacking and continued to bring me joy today.

Appreciation:

While Gavin was volunteering at River Vault (more on that in the next section) Becky, Dominic, and I went hiking in Hixon. Dominic wanted to join us and we had a great time out in the woods talking while walking. Nothing crazy or earth shattering or anything, but some solid and fun conversation with him. As we see just how short this last summer with him is panning out to be I’m grateful for the time he wanted to spend with us doing something we all love. Next school year will be wild without him at home, I’m grateful for each moment we’re sharing before then.

Presence:

Gavin participated in a pretty unique event today, the 13th annual River Vault competition at Riverfest in La Crosse. There was a pole vaulting pit set up on the levee alongside the Black River. Talk about the most scenic vaulting I’ve ever seen!

It was a blast watching Gavin and the other competitors launch themselves up and over the bar.

Thanks!!!