The 365 Project {2020}: August

What can I say about August 2020…

It was my hardest month thus far since starting my 365 Project.

I struggled BIG time.

Most days this month, I found myself almost forgetting to bring out my camera as the day drew to an end.

It was the first time since starting my business (almost 3 years ago) that I felt like I fell into a rut. I lacked the desire to be creative at home. I've always struggled with anxiety and the lack of focus when my world around me feels so unorganized-and this month it really showed. I struggled to find a balance between being a stay at home mom and running a business full time and boy was August the month that almost broke me.

But even with all the uncertainty surrounding me (and so many others) this month, I really tried to focus on the little things. The simple everyday things that sometimes we miss or forget to appreciate. The things that make a house a home or the moments that seem mundane, but we know we'll miss when they're gone. Maybe August was so hard because I know September will most likely be just as hard, if not harder.

So goodbye August 2020. You pushed me to my limit, but even though I lacked motivation to document you this month- I'm glad I pushed through because I'll forever cherish both the bad and good days of 2020!

Here’s my thirty-one days of August 2020…

The 365 Project {2020}: July

July began with the celebration of my son’s seventh birthday on the first of the month and it ended with our annual family beach week.

It was another month that felt like it just flew by in a flash…I mean how could it possibly be August already?

There were plenty of days this month that felt like they were going to last forever, but more days than not we had days and even weeks that went by far too fast. It was a month of adventuring out more, outside the comforts of our own yard and neighborhood.

This month I started to fill my calendar with more work, my oldest participated in summer camps, and we even took two trips traveling to Saluda, North Carolina and Litchfield Beach, South Carolina to spend some quality time visiting with grandparents and family.

Here’s my thirty-one days of July 2020…

More photos from this month…

The 365 Project {2020}: May

This May has brought us…

Classroom zoom.

Two pet turtles, Laser and Blazer {caught in our local pond}!

Our first beach day of the season {followed by several more beach days}. HOORAY!!

Mother’s Day spent with my mom.

Mediation and closure.

My first paid photography gig since COVID-19.

Pool time, both in our backyard and our neighborhood pool {not yet photographed}.

ENT check-up for my big guy- hence the mask. My only cellphone photo taken since I started this project.

Our annual Memorial Day friend’s weekend at the beach {one of the photos edited by my 6 year old}!

Less school work and more neighborhood skateboarding in the streets.

And lots of hope, many tears {shed by me} and important talks with my boys.

Here’s my thirty-one days of May 2020…