That was planned differently.

After testing our new backpack yesterday, we headed inland today to climb a few (few) meters in altitude.

The day before, we had walked along the coast, starting from the apartment. Sven had picked up our rental car this morning, so we were mobile and wanted to move a few kilometers away from the city. While Sven was out, Michel and I took a long nap. I really enjoy being able to lie down with him during the day. I rarely get to sleep myself, so I can spend more time watching my son sleep. There is no more beautiful sight on earth.

For so many months I sprinted to the computer as soon as Michel closed his eyes.
And I know that the next few months will also be stressful, even though Sven is on parental leave and I can concentrate on university.

Michel's sleeping habits have been very good over the last few weeks. He has slept through the night with only one interruption, around 11 hours on average. Unfortunately, he has been much more restless for a few days and this morning at 5 a.m. Sven even had to rock him to sleep in his carrier, otherwise the night would have ended very early.

I think it's because of the enormous developmental steps and spurts he's currently making. Today he stood up several times again, sitting and crawling are no longer a challenge. Even though he still likes to crawl and can move forward much faster than on all fours.

Children process things in their sleep and I think that's exactly what he's doing at the moment.
I had declared myself responsible for today's hike and had to bitterly disappoint my men. The route I had chosen was not possible (the details are boring) and after a short discussion we decided to go back.
Anyone who knows me can imagine how frustrated I was and of course my husband had to deal with my disappointment again.
In the end we just went shopping and took a walk on the beach with Michel and I was allowed to go for a run before dinner.
I don't want to say that the day was wasted - it's a day that I get to spend with my family, no matter how, never!

But then I get so angry with myself that it takes me a long time to pull myself together again. And every time I resolve to react differently next time, to pull myself together and think positively. Why is this so difficult for me?

But tomorrow is a new day and as the saying goes, new day - new luck 😊