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intentional living, little by little

December 12, 2014

{around here} Week of 12.8.14

This week was rough.  One sick kid after another and I think I’m next.  Needless to say, the productivity in our family was pretty slim.  We spent a lot of time watching “educational” shows on Netflix and hanging out on the couch.  Every so often, they’d get a burst of energy and play something, only to come back to the couch and ask for a movie.  It breaks my heart when they don’t feel well.  I’m praying everyone starts feeling better this weekend.  


I did manage to finally put up Sophie’s curtains in her room…just in time to totally change her room around.  I’ve been coming up with plans to switch rooms around to make our home work better for us in the new year.  But more on that in January.

“Mamma, you are awesome.  Our whole family is awesome.  And..and…so is the whole universe!” -J, newly four

I’ve been thinking a lot about this post and have been inspired to put a few of Nell’s tips to action.  On Monday, I made a checklist (comment on 5 blogs, enter a giveaway, share a post on social media, etc.) and I’ve been working on it a bit everyday.  It actually brings focus to my blog reading.

One more thing to note: This week, I expanded my internet horizons a little and joined Twitter.  I have no idea what I’m doing!  I’ve also been on Google+ a bit, but I’m not sure what to do there either.  Are you on either?  Give me tips!


Have a wonderful (and healthy!) weekend, friends.

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Comments

  1. Francine says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Those might just be the cutest little reindeer I ever did see! Hope you're all feeling better soon!

  2. Nell @ Whole Parenting Family says

    December 13, 2014 at 2:01 am

    You are so kind to reference and link. It helps me focus my screen time too! So sorry for the malaise of illness. It's the pits.

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