Anybody there?

Whew, I have been a terrible blogger lately. In all honesty, I have just either been busy or exhausted. You can probably just try to come to terms with fewer blogs between now and Christmas. Please take a tissue to wipe your tears. I'll try to do better than I have been lately though.

We have been busier at work lately and it wears me out! Working one on one with kids for the majority of work day hours is completely exhausting. There is no "Here kid, do this worksheet" in my job. I take my hat off for those of you with children. I feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to do all that I need to do already and I am only a mother of two needy cats.

 

I've also been trying to find my sanity by reading. Here's a couple of my favorites lately...

 Super short, super fast read but I really enjoyed it. I felt like I really related to the main character and that most girls would. Even though I couldn't relate to every experience discussed in the book, I found myself nodding along and giggling to her inner monologue.

 This is the second book in the Mara Dyer series...I think I read this one in about two days. There were definitely times in this book where you can tell it is a YA book..."Hello characters! You can't put 1+1 together yet?!?" But overall the series is really addicting. Super great for a quick, mindless, fun read. I hate when you finish a book and know you have another year to wait until the next one comes out.  I put book release dates on my iphone calendar. No joke.

Second tip in keeping your sanity:

 

 Exercise. For the most part it really helps me zone out and de-stress. Although there are some days when I wake up and mentally debate about which I need more..Sleep or exercise. Sleep won this morning. If I work until 5 or later, I know I have to do it first thing or there is no way it'll get done after work.

And lastly, but not least, while trying to maintain your sanity.. I recommend...

 Pie. The above is what my Thanksgiving pie should've looked like. It actually looked nothing like that but it tasted delicious! Turns out it's hard to make pie without a mixer. If you are looking for an amazing pecan crust though..let me know!