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Friday Favorites

It's FRIDAY! Sten comes home today! YAYAYAY! Now THAT's a reason to celebrate! 

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a sweet little moment yesterday while I was working on some Midcurrent stuff during naptime, and Lucy was "working on some stuff" too. It was just the best thing to have her working next to me, my fingers on the keyboard, and her quiet little chatter and sniffly nose, the only other noise. It was a moment of joy in my day, a day that started out not so joyful as we spent our 3rd morning at the dr. office trying to figure out whats going on with our little Lucy Bear.

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I'm on day 26 of WHOLE30! Although I am wishing I could bite into a piece of bread, or pour a glass of wine, I have been SO proud of myself for staying completely compliant. I feel so good, and although I was really only doing whole30 bc our holiday eating kind of got out of hand, I hope that I can continue with some of the habits I've formed. I made one of the breakfasts this week from the whole30 cookbook, and it was just too pretty/delicious not to share. Sweet potatoes, sauteed spinach with onion and garlic, bacon, and then a poached egg on top. If you have a few extra minutes some morning I'd totally recommend this breakfast.

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Last one! With kids under the weather, the house is suuuuuper quiet. I've had some nap times where both kids are snoozing and I'm cozied in my bed with a book and a cup of tea... GLORIOUS!

Happy Friday! May your weekend be warm and happy!

xo. edc.

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