After sleeping in to the glorious hour of 8:00, Josh and I declared ourselves geniuses for having planned a sleepover for the girls on Daylight Saving Time. We had a relaxing morning before picking them up, and they had also had a wonderful time, so it worked out well for everyone. In the afternoon I ventured out to take some pictures of our trees, which have finally decided to cooperate and change colors like they're supposed to. The lighting wasn't great, nor was the leaf output from my birch tree (cursed japanese beetles!), but still pretty and autumnal all the same.
Monday, November 6
Today was a long day--while I had the privilege to be at home with the girls this morning, I had a late meeting that didn't get out until nearly 5:00. Thankfully it was a meeting close to home, and not downtown, and even more thankfully, I am blessed by a husband who takes good care of me. When I got home, he had dinner bubbling away on the stove, the girls had their homework done and put up, and he'd come back from the store with a couple of Thanksgiving decorations, including my beloved owl. After dinner, he called Elaina up on his lap and cuddled her like a baby. (She is getting soooo big....sigh.) Yuna decided to get in on the action, too.
Tuesday, November 7
Timehop reminded me today that the girls' bus accident happened one year ago. I think of it often, consciously as I drive through the intersection every day, and unconsciously when my chest tightens if the bus is running late. Thankfully, the bus showed up right on time and I got to experience one of my favorite every day moments.
Wednesday, November 8
Another trip to the library, another moment in fine foam architecture. All of us came home with books, too, which I enjoyed briefly before falling asleep early (thanks, tonsillitis!)
Thursday, November 9
Although my alarm went off at the normal time, I was apparently moving at a slower speed from feeling unwell, and got to work about 10 minutes later than usual. It turned out to be a great thing, because I got to enjoy a beautiful sunrise. Rushing to make my coffee before my two hour 7AM meeting was somewhat less enjoyable, haha.
Friday, November 10
Josh and I had today off, which meant not hearing an alarm until 6AM--amazing. We got the girls off to school and set out to do a whole lotta relaxing--coffee, reading, video game playing--before heading to Peoria for lunch and a couple of errands. We stopped at Menards to get outdoor lights and came away with a Christmas hat for Yuna. Totally worth the $3 investment.
Saturday, November 11
Today was a home day--after heading to the gym, we came home and didn't leave. We had plenty to do, including working on Elaina's family school project (whilst jamming to the Frozen soundtrack) and catching up on yard work that has waited due to the cold. It wasn't exactly warm today, but once the blood got pumping, it was pleasant enough to tear out the garden and rake up a big pile of leaves for the girls, which they enjoyed just as fully as children their age should. (Josh and I were tempted to take a shot as well, but decided better of it.) When the yard work was mostly wrapped up, they headed indoors and were treated to warm chocolate by the fire. Such a life they lead!
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