a day in the life of a latvian mom

Hello, July!

June passed quickly — full of rain, a few small wins, and some things that just didn’t go as planned. And that’s okay. That’s life.

We didn’t get to start on the bathroom like we had hoped. The worker who usually helps us had to take care of some personal issues, so that project is paused for now. But we did finish the raised beds — all the soil is in, and even though it’s midsummer, I’m still going to sow some lettuce, dill, and maybe even try cabbage. The tomatoes are tied up nicely, though they’re still not flowering. I also started an experiment with nettle tea fertilizer — I think it’s ready, so I’ll be using it this month and seeing how it goes.

Now, onto my goals for July:

🌿 Garden:
– Enjoy it!

🔨 House & Renovation:
– Enjoy it!

💻 Work & Personal Balance:
– Enjoy it!

💆‍♀️ Health & Self:
– Accept it! Before moving on!

📓 Creative & Quiet Time:
– Do it!

July is often one of the most beautiful months in Latvia — warm, green, and buzzing with life. I want to enjoy it, not just race through it. So here’s to slower mornings, barefoot evenings (still not that hot), and taking it all in.

Ilze