the break

1. 20 minutes
I just set my timer for 20 minutes at work.  No distractions.  Just work.  Now I am taking a break for 10 minutes before the next 30 minutes of work.  I know that this seems insane to a lot of people but throughout my work day I have become EXTREMELY distracted.  I know that if I can get back into a zone of efficiency I can have all of my work completed by noon.  I will be getting back to that place.


2. Mike made lunches
Pretty much everyday Mike will make the boys' lunches.  It's pretty fabulous and I am grateful for the extra minutes I have to get ready in the morning. 


3. Chili and beer
Yesterday I made a huge pot of chili and it was PERFECT on a cold afternoon.  We are still recovering from our trip so lounging with chili hit the spot.


4. "hey hoe"
Jack marches around saying "hey hoe, hey hoe, it's off to work we go."  It's so freaking hard to not laugh.  And no-- we don't correct him because we think it is hilarious.


5. the ability to start again
Wowzers.  I have been bad with giving up on my goals.  Or should I say that I have done a GREAT job at failing.  I am grateful that I have a new day and a new moment to start again.  It's not over.