7 MOM-ents That Made Monday Better
Because Mondays are messy, but magic still sneaks in.
Mondays have a vibe. And it’s usually somewhere between mildly overwhelmed and full-blown mayhem. The to-do lists multiply. The emails won’t stop. And by 10am, the weekend feels like it never happened.
But in the middle of the madness, there were these tiny, beautiful moments today — the kind that made me pause, smile, and feel something softer underneath it all.
1. My new puppy finally has a name — Bandit.
He’s 4 lbs. of chaos and charm. Hearing the kids call him by name like he’s been ours forever and seeing the pure joy and belly laughs he’s brought into this house in just a few short days makes my heart feel a little lighter.
2. A “normal” crazy-busy day at work.
The usual flurry, an unexpected surprise or two (because, of course), but completely manageable. I stayed on track, and I even wrapped up before 7pm. Small miracle, huge win.
3. My girlfriend group chat that had me laughing so hard I’m still cracking up.
You know the kind — totally unhinged, a little saucy, one ridiculous note after another. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt and almost peed my pants. Honestly, still laughing.
4. Watching Bandit, who is all of 4 lbs., try to play tug-of-war with our 65 lb. Goldendoodle Oliver.
He’s tiny. He’s fearless. He latched on, got dragged across the floor like a dust mop, then looked at me absolutely victorious and genuinely proud of himself.
5. A hot cup of coffee waiting for me when I woke up.
No words, no fanfare. Just a mug of love brewed by my husband and sitting there like a quiet little vote of confidence.
6. One week closer to school starting.
Which sounds like a win… until I remembered my children currently go to bed at 2am (shoutout to Roblox) and roll into breakfast around 11am. So yes, technically we’re closer, but emotionally? Not even close.
7. Seeing a woman turning 109 on the news.
She had her full mental faculties, was sharp, smiling, and full of life. She said the secret to a long life was giving back 😊 But the best part? When her 102-year-old baby sister showed up to surprise her and she squealed like a schoolgirl. I smiled and cried at the same time. It reminded me of my own sisters - that soul-deep bond that shows up with laughter, loyalty, and the kind of joy that only family brings.
Today wasn’t perfect. It was loud, unpredictable, and a little lopsided — like most Mondays. But it had heart. And sometimes, that’s more than enough.
💛 What MOM-ents made you smile today?