After having a particularly cold start to the new year, today, the high is 69 F. The sun is out, skies are blue, and it seems like a no-heavy-coat kind of day. Yesterday also marked the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, so we “sprung forward” an hour, which also resulted in my being super groggy when I woke up to my alarm at 6:35 this morning. I had to haul Kaia out of bed at 7:20 (when we normally wake her up at 7) because it was clear her body also wasn’t sure what time it was.

Most people look forward to spring. I look forward to the warmer weather, the cherry blossoms, the nearness of summer. I get excited about the spring and summer produce. I also look forward to shedding all the winter layers I hate so much and wearing lighter clothing. I am very much in my early 40s stage of life, embracing looser, more relaxed fit clothing, but am also staying hyper focused in keeping my exercise regimen pretty rigorous. This morning for the first time in my life, I tried on “loose relaxed fit” jeans in grey, and I was shocked how comfortable and flattering they were. I also got a package of loose summery clothing to keep me feeling airy but breathable this summer, while also having the added bonus of UV protection (yes to summer lightweight cotton and linen pants!). I did not always feel so great about wearing “loose fit” clothing, as I was never quite sure if it was flattering on me. But now, I fully embrace them all!