The last few weeks I've felt like I'm finally somewhat back into my jam around here. For various reasons, this has been a long time coming (maybe a year?), and I'm grateful to feel a little more stability and/or sanity. At long last I finally have the time and energy to devote to not only the basics of life but also all the fun things that I've always enjoyed doing as well. What brought me to this point, you may ask? Well I have many theories as to why my life has been significantly awesomer lately:
- I'm not moving or considering moving, and I only own one house.
- I'm re-watching Downton Abbey during my workouts (let's not even try to downplay this one, it's a major life-booster).
- I have several saintly babysitters.
- Scott and I went on a real date, which allowed me to sit in the front seat of his car.
- I have a full box of protein bars in my pantry.
- I have enough time, motivation, and appetite to make new things for dinner.
- I'm reading books again.
- I've planned a few gatherings at my house and we've been able to see tons of friends that we haven't seen in years.
- I bought new pillows.
- We started a tradition of getting donuts for breakfast on Pioneer Day (This was maybe the first time we've ever purchased donuts so this was a big deal.)
- We're making plans for our backyard and basement.
- I don't have any newborns living under my roof.
- I finally jumped on the Dear Evan Hansen bandwagon and it will sustain me "for forever".
