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Routine is a Beautiful Thing

I could sense it coming yesterday, but it wasn't until today that routine returned to our lives!  Chelan went back to work, both kids are in school, Delaney and I ran errands in Newton, and I worked in the kitchen by myself this afternoon.  It was a "normal" day, and I am cherishing it!

They say we are creatures of habit, and it's amazing how true it is.  Nothing makes me appreciate my normal, mundane life more than a week (or two, or three) of upheaval.  While I do look forward to planning occasional breaks in our routine . . . the next trip, the next event, the next holiday . . .  I always welcome routine back with open arms!

Puppy Update -- I said good-bye to the last puppy this afternoon - another sign that things are returning to normal.  I'm so grateful they all found good homes!

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  1. GrammyJanuary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    You did a great job of marketing your puppies! I am so relieved they all have a home. And also that your home is back to routine. Love, mom

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  2. Me!January 15, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    If you ever need a puppy fix...you can come love on our crazy, spoiled Fillmore! He's no longer a lap dog, but after 9:00 all he does is sleep on the couch and you can get your cuddles in then! :)

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