Light at the end of the tunnel

Today marks the two-week final stretch! We have 5 chapters left and 14 days in which to submit them! It's really crazy but I keep reminding myself that by the time I turn 32 (on the 22nd) I will be done with this craziness and life can return to normal (ha!). Oh, if you get a chance, pick up the Sept issue of Family Circle. We are cited in the "45 Ways to Save Money" feature! WooHoo...my name in print in a national publication. Pretty cool :)

I am going to take a break next weekend to catch a movie, Julie & Julia! I love to cook and I love inspirational stories about everyday life...and I need a little getaway. Hopefully my friend Sara will join me (I'm envious of her baking!).

Danny's been pulling double duty on the weekends being both Mom and Dad while I'm sequestered in the bedroom writing.

Actually today we've accomplished a lot and I've managed to nearly complete a chapter! We got coffee from Dunkin', picked up our produce from Bountiful Baskets (and had so much we're sharing some with Sara's family), did laundry (hung three loads out to dry), made laundry detergent (Danny did most of this), fed everyone rearranged and cleaned Evan's room and got Caitlin down for a nap. Later they'll head out for some errands and I'll start getting dinner on the table.

We have some pictures and updates to post from the past couple of weeks. Stay tuned!