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My thoughts today in this slice of the world (my blog).

This month has felt a bit out of control, starting the last weekend in September when I was gone for the women's retreat, followed by either Sten or me being gone or having guests in town every weekend since, AND the weekdays didn't slow down either. I have been subbing at Olle's school and took a job as the Lunch Bunch coordinator on Wednesdays.... I have said "yes" to too many things this month and I have vowed that November will be a month of "no's". I love a catchy theme, so NOvember it is.... What does this mean?

- No to playdates except the ones I have already committed to
- No to evenings out except the ones already on my calendar
- No to doing anything during Sigge's afternoon nap
- No to me and Sten being apart on the weekends

- Yes to lots of dinners around our table followed by playing with the kids before bed
- Yes to reading on the couch after kids go to bed with Sten
- Yes to getting REALLY good sleep
- Yes to eating nourishing food and having my sister keep me accountable on My Fitness Pal.
- Yes to visits with Great Grandma
- Yes to slow mornings at Panera on Saturdays
- Yes to yoga class
- Yes to sub 20 min 5k training work
- Yes to Saturday night church and dinner at mom and dads.

Hoping this list will keep me in check.
xo. edc.
scrolled wayyyyyyy back in the archives to find this picture of me and Sten on a day off when we worked at camp together... probably in 2007????? I look so relaxed-- that's what I am going for in the month of November :)


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