The Sweet Life of M&M: Making a List...

1. Time has been flying, and my week off of work (sorry, I am a teacher and have an exorbitant amount of time off) went by so quickly. I had a bunch of plans, things I was going to accomplish throughout the week. I was about 70% successful - at relaxing. And, about 30% successful in getting things checked off the to do list. If you know me, you know that ratio could have definitely been worse!

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2. I had carolers at my door Sunday. It was awkward, because they were just kids, and I felt like they wanted something for their efforts. I was all, "Y'all do know I'm out of Halloween candy, right??" I mean, I finished that off a week ago.

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3. We did put up the holiday decorations. Miles' outdoor lights are definitely the best part of our decor. My attempts to pull something sophisticated together inside - with my menorah and a hodge podge of Christmas stuff - leaves me feeling insufficient and weak.

Looking at Pinterest all day, does not help with that feeling. People are, apparently, really good at decorating.

4. I just realized during that last little nugget of truth, that I never mentioned Thanksgiving on my blog. Happy late Thanksgiving! We are super grateful for all of our blessings, family, and friends. We ate too much, of course.

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5. I'm doing a yoga class, when I can find pants that fit. Last week, we had a sub. She made me take naps in different positions for an hour. It was everything I could do not to burst out laughing during all of these moments of relaxation - being relaxed and reflective is just so not me.

My normal instructor was back this week. She makes me feel stretched and strengthened! I am the least flexible or strong person I know, so having this feeling once a week is important to me. I have bruises on my knees and can barely sit down on the toilet, but at least it feels effective instead of funny.

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6. Breakfast for dinner is good fun. I had fun the other night. Just thought I'd share this gem of a dinner idea.

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7. I'm in the process of looking for a new, used car. This is beyond exciting to me because I do not like my current car. It's tiny. Brett, Shannon, and I have had some major debates on the topic of a van over the past six years. Despite the fact that they've brainwashed their children into thinking the van is the "coolest car ever," I will not be getting a van just because I'm having a baby.