Let's just call this the one where I laugh at myself, because seriously, did I really think that October was going to be slower?! Hahaha, oh, no. As you read this, Trav and I are on a much needed vacay from life celebrating our anniversary, so this week, I will finally get that slowing down that I had hoped for, and I am going to enjoy the heck out of it. The rest of the month, not so much.
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Woman for scale... she was a few inches taller then me!
These horses were HUGE! |
The very first weekend, we quickly went from not much happening, to Trav working one day, and me subbing two classes the following day. ::hello husband, goodbye husband (we blow kisses as we pass like ships in the night):: There were exhausting times: a week when Trav worked events 3 nights in a row; nights on call for me. Halfway through the month there was a stressful event that felt like a huge hump I was happy to get over. Still trying to find that balance between finding the help I need sometimes with not really wanting to have to ask for help, or overburden someone else by asking for help.
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Apple cider donuts!
We had to drive up past Boulder to get them, but totally worth it! |
Even with only one child and my relatively laid back schedule, there were definitely times this month that I wished there were two of me to get everything done (or maybe three of me, with one being a permanent fixture on the couch, alternating between all the books I wish I were reading and all the Netflix I want to watch!). I don't know how parents with multiple kids (and multiple after school activities) do it.
That's not to say it was bad, not at all! I've subbed a handful (and a half) of classes this month, found my new car, did CPR training, got family pictures done, went to yoga, talked with a doula training class, met with friends. We also hit up an Orchard for some Apple Cider Donuts (where all the pictures in this post are from). So much good stuff!
The subbing in particular... I called Babs after leaving a class one day when I had a "I can't believe this is really my life now!" moment. Its surreal to stand at the front of the class and lead a group through a flow together.
So, while the month might not have been as slow as I hoped, it was full and fun, and had all the other beautiful hallmarks of Autumn.
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| Hay ride! |
November is looking pretty low-key so far. Maybe I'll get that slower month I was looking for? Don't worry, I'm not holding my breath!
Today is Halloween, the first of my three favorite holidays! Its a chance to explore the scary or macabre, to enjoy our darker sides, and of course, eat candy. You get to dress up and be, just for a day (or weekend), anyone you want to be. Plus, with this day, I know that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. So much festiveness and celebration!
