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Jessica Mattison's avatar

It is so easy to forget what we have now in persuit of having more. I am guilty of this as well! Your writing encouraged me to pause, look around, and remember that this, too, was once all a dream. A dream that I still can’t believe actually happened.

Thank you for your inspiration!

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

I’m so happy to hear that, thank you for leaving a comment! It made my day ❤️

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Andjelka Jankovic's avatar

"I’m already here, and that is enough." Love this line and snippets of your life calming my soul! What are those knotted buns called?

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you for letting me know! I am actually not sure what the English name is, other than cinnamon rolls, but in Danish they are called kardemommesnurrer eller kanelsnurrer ❤️

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Andjelka Jankovic's avatar

Oh wow, Danish name for the win!

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Rachel Kendall's avatar

I love the concept of dreaming of what you already have ❤️

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

I do too, it is actually a saying I have from my own mother ❤️ I have to continously remind myself to do that, otherwise my creative brain will go off into endless possibilities!

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Parts I Haven't Read's avatar

So lovely! Thank you for inviting this into your life, which does sound enchanting, and which you recognize to be so, even with all that at times doesn't feel quite right about it. I was sitting in an Italian restaurant at the start of San Gennaro one hot September day, sun pouring in, with my kids. I took out my journal as they stepped outside into the carnival atmosphere and thought - isn't this right now what I dream of? Music, the sound of church bells, happy passers-by, a cold peroni beer, a pen in my hand, children done with school for the week, free?

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much for your comment! It sounds like an enchanting day in that restaurant, and I do feel like it is moments like that, where we actually stop for just a second to admire, that are truly the best. For me it is kind of a muscle i have to train, but in some periods in my life I feel really good at it, and almost everything can be turned into an enchanting moment, if only I remember to recognize it as such ❤️

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Parts I Haven't Read's avatar

Stop for a second to admire - exactly! It's true. Sometimes you get into the right frequency and can turn almost anything into a moment like that. I find that is more likely to happen with a lot of sleep, a lot of walks outside, time for journaling, not TOO many plans.

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Cara Amy Goldthorpe's avatar

Beautifully and honestly said. I feel you! Keep focusing on the beauty and may the beauty keep unfurling for you and your family…

although I hear you too that sometimes the reality is not always easy, through navigating the challenges there are more nuggets of magic to be found ✨

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much, Cara ❤️

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letters of tea & milk's avatar

I couldn’t agree more! Sometimes, the mundane nature of life can really get to me and hold me down. But then I remember that there’s so much magic to be found in the simplest of moments, if I only take the time to stop for just a moment and soak it all in ❤️‍🩹 because romanticizing is believing that there is a pure and simple magic in the littlest of moments x

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

I wholeheartedly agree ❤️ Magic is everywhere, especially in the tiny and homey moments.

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From a Heart that Feels's avatar

I've read this early in the morning and I realized how important it is to be grateful and contented in life. Appreciate the things I have right now.

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Kiya Taylor's avatar

This is a beautiful post Anne. Thanks so much for writing and sharing it. I can very much relate to this season of mothering, and of having it as “your role” while your partner does the paid work. Even more so the idea of being a daydreamer. Your post reminded me that it’s a gift to dream, and an even greater gift to pause and appreciate how much of your reality exists from a dream. Looking forward to following along for more!

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much, Kiya, I’m so glad to hear that I am not alone in this feeling and state of life ❤️ It truly is a gift to be a dreamer, but sometimes it does get the best of me and I have to pause, just like you. Thank you for your comment, and thank you for following along!

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Angela's avatar

Anne, I love this little window into Danish homesteading life you've created. (I live in the U.S., but I have Danish ancestry and am always looking for ways to connect to my roots.) Your thoughts and dreams and disappointments and meaning-making are all so relatable and helpful to read. Thank you for sharing so honestly. 💕

I loved this paragraph: “When I go to bed tonight I will try my best to dream of days with murky rain and the brisky winds finding its way through leaky windows. I will dream of the pancakes, I will be making with my child in the morning from our simple, but functioning kitchen. I will dream of Herluf coming home from work late in the afternoon, making us a warm supper and collecting firewood for a fire in our masonry oven. I will dream of winter, fast approaching, where the dark days will set a tone of passivity. This is how I will practice my gratitude: By romanticizing our everyday life as it is right now.”

How different the world would be if we could all practice this.

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Jane Bloy's avatar

I love your honesty and it was refreshing and reassuring to read about someone else who has a slow life. There often seems to be an assumption that everyone is busy!

I’m glad you made time to see how you now have what you once wished for too. Enjoy your slow days with your child.

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much, Jane ❤️

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Olive Wiess's avatar

I enjoyed reading this. I also live for the small moments and find nostalgia is such a strange but wonderful gift 💫

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you for lertting me know ❤️ There really is so much to gather from the little moments through-out the day, if only one takes the time to appreciate them.

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happy little lists's avatar

deliciousness. as an american moving back to denmark in december, your posts have reminded me of the cozy simplicity of life in dk. i’ve been feeling trepidatious to return bc it’s a hard place as a foreigner and the winter is so…long. but thank you for romanticising this sweet little country + all the opportunities for joy in all your writing! 🥀☕️

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Aw, thank you so much, I am so very happy to hear that ❤️ The Danish Winters can be quite brutal, so can the Danish people, especially to some that have not been brought up in this climate. But there is also, as you say, simplicity and warmth here, if only one is patient enough. I am so happy my writing has brought you a bit of peace for your move. May everything turn out well for you in this transitional period.

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happy little lists's avatar

thank you so much anne xx

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Karen Geiger's avatar

Loving this. It’s calm and kind and I am grateful to have found your Substack. My gratitude for November lies in teaching others the profound gift of affirmations.

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words, Karen ❤️ I really appreciate it

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Will Draugelis's avatar

I appreciate how vulnerable and real you wrote this! Great article! :)

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you, the reception makes it feels like a soft landing even though it is a bit of a personal piece ❤️

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Will Draugelis's avatar

Definitely! I say keep writing from the heart tho, it is really cool! And helps me and I’m sure a lot of others also try and do the same

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Alix Calfa's avatar

Beautifully written

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️

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Florence's avatar

Love this ❤️

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Anne of Baggebo's avatar

Thank you for letting me know ❤️

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