Like a hamster wheel...

These winter days are becoming draining....though it's certainly not just the weather that's doing it. It seems like everything in my life is at warp speed all of a sudden. Everyday flies by, at the end of the day I feel like I didn't accomplish nearly what I needed to, I'm exhausted, it's COLD and then I wake up (after about 5 hours of sleep) and do it all again. It's incredibly frustrating but at the same time it really makes you think about what's important.

Okay, so I didnt finish everything on my to-do list, but I think it's a big check mark when I get to sit with my daughter and read her THREE books before bed. HUGE checkmark when I take 15 seconds out to give my husband a warm hug before he leaves for work. So, I still havent packed for my business trip, I still have major things on my to-do list for work, the clothes are not folded and the hardwood floors need a good cleaning...But what I did do today, I did with thought and focus. I made some soup that I can give to my lovely parents and that hopefully my daughter will love as well. I organized and made a plan and now am giving myself a little rest.

Don't be fooled - I will certainly be packing at 11pm tonight because I won't be able to sleep if I don't get it done. But I will take a breath and realize that everyday only has 24 hours. I only have 2 hands and 1 brain and I think that there is a reason for all of these things.

Here's a photo to show you how quickly time passes: Sarah 7 months ago vs. Sarah today...amazing.