On Not Renovating The House

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My priorities have changed. I no longer have to spin my wheels, trying to decide mowing or laundry. Gutters or dishes. Reflooring or toilet scrubbing. How do I afford the desperately-needed kitchen makeover, do I powerwash the outside or replace the siding,

We have to move in the next year: There [...]

Emily 4.0

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I’m 40 today.

It’s weird.

Foooooorty.

I don’t feel “old” y’all.

Really.

I’ve spent the day doing the usual stuff: listening to the boys try to beat the snot out of each other, laundry, eating, and running my mouth. And chasing the dog.

Initial plans for a good old-fashioned Birthday [...]

Another Friday

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I’m at home with my SPD kid today. He’s getting big-kid molars and that has wreaked havoc on his digestive system. Which of course, means that he’s completely forsaken pants and needs a shower every 20-30 minutes or so.

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My Notes From The Universe for today says:

Emily… you’re not using [...]

The Abundance Concept, personalized

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When I first read MMND’s post about abundance I felt a ring of WOOHOO! through my soul. The original post had her spending a dollar amount (that multiplies exponentially until by day 30 we’re spending 50 *billion*) and combining her spree with gratitude for three things.

And then she kicked it up [...]

And by exploding? I mean

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We need to move I can’t find a house I can afford we need a new sitter if the boys are in school I’ll never see them unless I change jobs but I can’t change jobs without affecting my school schedule and I CAN’T do that because I’ll be a junior and so.close. [...]

Lessons learned this week:

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I have some truly generous people in my life. Thank you so much. You know who you are.

Closing your eyes for a 15 minute powernap is preferable to sitting in an overly warm classroom, letting sleepy stupidity fall from your lips. (Yes, I really did read the same thing you did. Hush.)

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