June 2026 End of Month Reflection

 

🌿 Simple Joys & Family Moments

Wonderful month

With no school schedule tugging at me, I leaned into rest and connection. I spent long stretches watching my aquarium—tiny worlds inside glass—and even convinced my mom to start one of her own. After a few days of sending ideas back and forth, she texted me, “I’m hooked.” That made my whole week.

I sewed with my friend Anette, laughed with my mom over schnitzel and potato salad (German comfort food is still undefeated), and celebrated my son passing his CNA written exam with breakfast at Black Bear Diner. Proud mom moment.

🎬 Cozy Watching

June was also a month of curling up with good stories. A few favorites:

• Raya and the Last Dragon — sweet, colorful, and full of heart.

• Undercover Miss Hong & My Royal Nemesis — two Korean shows that are absolutely worth the subtitles.

• The Wunderfools — quirky and fun.

• The Ultimate Gift — gentle and meaningful.

• Cinderella Man — an old favorite that still hits hard.

• Avatar: Fire and Ash — something new and visually stunning.

• House of the Dragon — continuing the saga.

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🧵 Creative Wins

June surprised me with some beautiful milestones:

• Teacher of the Year through Lemonade Day — a sweet recognition that made me feel seen.

• Shared meals and moments with my mom and Sebastian — breakfast, dinner, conversations.

• Lunch with my 1st grade team at Chuy’s — laughter, queso, and good company.

• A fresh haircut by Kaitlyn Browning at Mad About Hair — sometimes a trim feels like a reset.

• Completed a tote bag sewing class with my mom and Anette (the bag is still in progress, but that’s part of the charm).

• A road trip with Ed — new places, new memories.

• Delicious BBQ with my hubby — smoky, simple happiness.

• 🪡 Works in Progress

  Because real creativity is honest:

  • Did not work on any UFOs this month — and that’s okay.

  • T-shirt quilt for Mrs. Spencer — slow, steady progress.

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🗓️ Looking Ahead

July already feels exciting. I’ve found new joy in fishkeeping and can’t wait for Shark Week at the end of the month. Ed and I have been playing Mensch Ärgere Dich Nicht together—he’s getting really good at it, which makes the game even more fun. Finally saw my Art piece posted on the Forest Fauna Mural. 

✨ Closing Thought

June wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was gentle, colorful, and full of tiny joys. A month stitched together with family, creativity, rest, and new hobbies. A month that reminded me that happiness often shows up in small, everyday moments.