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 Reading: 

I'm just going to say nothing. I can't seem to stick with a book these days. And when I try to read I fall asleep. :( I'm hoping this weekend up at the cabin to find a book to enjoy.

Thinking: about color schemes for the next house. It is very modern with white cabinets and gray vinyl flooring. I am deciding between grays/whites or Navy/white with gold accents. I feel like everyone decorates in gray/white these days (including me) - so it would be a neat little accent!

Feeling: Excited! As the last post revealed - we have a lot of exciting things going on with the move.

Anticipating: Completion of the inspection of our current home so we can start packing. Of course, Ryan is out of town all week next week so it will be tough as I have to do a lot of the packing solo. I sure am glad I don't work full time. I'd lose my mind!

Working:  Still about 10-12 hours/week. However with the move coming up, I'll probably back down. We also have a home with our business that just hit market again - so I will be busy screening tenants and showing it.

Grateful: For Ryan. When I step back life looks a little crazy right now - but it doesn't feel like it because he helps keep me grounded. We are trying hard to have fun with all the little challenges going on - and it doesn't seem as overwhelming with a partner at your side.

Watching:  Squid Game! Oh my goodness - what a series.

Wishing: Still wishing for that dream of night-weaning Maddy. I know you shouldn't wish these days away - but there are moments where I dream of the older days where she can sleep through the night.

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Lisa from Lisa's Yarns said…
Squid Games was wild! We finished it last week. Now we are watching Dope Sick on Hulu about the opioid epidemic. So sad.

I can understand why you are too tired to read! The real estate business + full time mom + working 10-12 hours/week + night wake ups + getting up early to run is A LOT! I'd be really tired, too! I mean I am really tired as is and I go to bed at 9:30 and get up around 6! (with some wake ups from one or both kids - I don't go into Will's room when he wakes up but do go into Paul's when he has bad dreams).
October 29, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Elisabeth said…
Don't feel bad about wishing for your nights back! It's sad and nostalgic to look back (and I do occasionally get pangs about those middle-of-the-night feed/cuddles sessions), but there are great things about older kids, too...!
October 29, 2021 at 9:40 AM
Marlys said…
I so remember yearning for a full night’s sleep, and it does come and you almost forget that over-tired feeling! I hope it happens soon!
You have a busy few weeks ahead and I’m so glad you have Ryan as a stabilizer! What a blessing!
I like the idea of an accent color to put some pop in the color design of your new home! I look forward to what you do, so keep us posted.
We so appreciate our FaceTime visits with you and Mandy! This is so fortunate for our long distance grand parenting, as we love to see Maddy in motion.
November 13, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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