The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025

Today has been such a bittersweet day. It was my very last day of summer vacation before back-to-school meetings begin tomorrow. My heart has been extra emotional all day. As much as I look forward to seeing my coworkers—and soon, the kiddos filling the building again—I can’t help but feel sad about leaving Bella and returning to work.

I’ll miss our daily routines: our neighborhood adventures, those little drives “just because we can,” and our time spent together in our happy place. Now, our days will revolve around my work schedule instead of our own rhythm. And Bella knows something is changing—she’s been glued to my side all day. This momma’s heart feels so heavy tonight, knowing she misses me just as much as I’ll miss her.

On a brighter note, I tried a new recipe today: 🌮 Crunchy Ground Turkey and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Sauce 🥑. I did tweak it a little (this girl doesn’t do spicy! 🌶️❌), but even without the heat, they turned out delicious. The best part? I have leftovers for lunches or quick dinners 🍴 over the next couple of days—future me is thankful for that!

For now, Bella and I are going to soak up every last minute of this evening together. Wish us luck as we head into this new school year—one day at a time. 💕🐾