A Dash of Delight | No. 09
What made me laugh so hard this week, plus a list of eight *really* good things!
Happy Thursday, friend!
I’m coming to you live from our neighborhood coffee shop, debating whether or not to order a second cup. We’re a little sleep deprived this week, and I think it’s finally catching up to me. I’ve been daydreaming about taking a nap in my car under the sunshine… honestly, sounds absolutely heavenly right now. Ha! Anyway, I hope your week has been a bit more restful than mine. ;)
Last night, I found myself reflecting on my mom friends and how endlessly grateful I am for them. Truly, how would I even survive without them?! A dear friend told me before I had Laurens that motherhood is, essentially, a whole lot of crowd-sourcing—and isn’t that the truth? I love that sentiment because we weren’t meant to do any of this—motherhood or life—alone.
… that one time I thought I ordered 8 *single* organic bananas… whoops!
One of my closest mom friends lives just a block away now. We used to be backyard neighbors, and now we’re still close—just a block away. Our little ones are only months apart and the best of friends. We do life together, and it is SUCH a gift. Yesterday, after our second walk of the day (where I dropped off 15 bananas to her… lol), I was reminded how grateful I am for her friendship. It really feels like we’re teammates in this season of life. And again—what a gift.
There’s this book by Justin Whitmel Earley on community that has shaped a lot of my thinking about friendships. I love his books and even read this one twice. In my current sleep-deprived haze, I just feel overwhelmed with thankfulness—for my girlfriends, for all of it.
Sending you love today.
xx,
Ashley Brooke
The Quick Eight
Cupig – The sweetest Valentine’s book! Perfect for your kids’ bookshelf. I also shared a few more favorite Valentine’s books for kids here!
Custom stuffed animals from Etsy – You can personalize them with names or words. Obsessed! Such a cute gift idea.
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Heart-print socks from Amazon – Love the colors. Great for gifting with a little note that says, “You knock my socks off!”
New AirPods – Had to order a new pair after losing one earbud during a stroller juggling moment yesterday. (Laurens tried to help find it but no luck. He kept saying “mommy this is so sad” ha!) Maybe I need a new phone case, too?
Juliet’s adorable shoes – I got so many questions about these after sharing a recent photo. She just now fits into them, and I’m loving it!
Hoop earrings – I can’t stop thinking about these! So chic and stunning.
Pajamas – Under $40 and feel like a dream! Heads-up… they run big, so size down if needed.
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Happy day, friends! Thanks for being here. xx Ashley
What a week! Hang in there, you got this!
I am so happy to be following along with you on Substack! That Etsy fox is adorable! Fantastic recommendation!