A Laborless Day, 2011
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It's funny how silence can feel so loud sometimes. Tonight, as I pull back the covers of my makeshift bed—a blow-up mattress nestled between a smaller one where my little girl is sprawled out, barely awake, and a couch where my baby boy is humming softly in his sleep—I find myself at a loss for words.
Words often come easily to me, but tonight they seem to have slipped away like sand through my fingers. It’s not that I don’t have thoughts or feelings; it’s just that my body is craving rest more than anything else right now. The sheets are calling to me, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier about it.
This holiday has been exactly what I needed—light on work, heavy on relaxation. But even holidays have their moments of intensity. Over the past week, we’ve driven over 1,200 miles across the country, packing up every single thing we’ve called home for the past eight years. Boxes upon boxes later, our new garage looks like it’s been hit by a cardboard tsunami.
Exhaustion settled in last night—or should I say early this morning—as I carefully carried both of my sleepy children down to our temporary living space. There’s something oddly comforting about having them close, especially after such a long journey back to Michigan. We still have a few obligations left before the final unpacking begins, including celebrating Big Sister’s fifth birthday. But for now, it’s all about taking it one step at a time.
Today felt like a blur of nothingness—slow, unsteady movements punctuated by occasional bursts of energy. After a long walk this morning that left me feeling more disoriented than usual, I found myself mixing up a batch of sprinkle-covered mini chocolate cakes with my daughter after dinner. It wasn’t perfect, but it was fun, and it gave me a moment of peace before the chaos of tomorrow sets in. Birthdays, parties, and last-minute preparations loom ahead, and I know they’ll demand every ounce of focus I can muster.
As I sit here reflecting on the day, I catch a glimpse of the harbor view just minutes from our new home. The water glistens under the afternoon sun, reminding me that life isn’t just about the grind—it’s also about finding beauty in the quiet moments.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend too. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that bring the most joy.
The serene harbor view near our new home…
There’s still so much to do, but for now, I think I’ll let myself sink into this fleeting moment of calm. Tomorrow will bring its own challenges, but for today, I’m content to simply breathe.Powder For Injection,Benzylpenicillin Potassium For Injection,Ceftiofur Sodium For Injection,Poultry Medication
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