Things I Learned While I Was Away...

I'm back! It was a rough week filled with lots of tears, but I have arrived back home to Leo and the girls. It was wonderful seeing everyone on my Dad's side as well as my family, although I truly wish it were for a different reason altogether.

When I arrived back home late Saturday afternoon I thought about all of the things that I learned while away and ultimately decided that I wanted to share them with you all {aren't you lucky, hehe!}...so here they are--what I learned while away:


~I realized that while away from my laptop that I wasn't stressed about anything. Amazingness! No reviews to get up, no giveaways to draw, no posting on my blog...it was unreal the clarity that I had in my head for these days.

~Listening to my Grandpa's eulogy I realized just how truly lucky I was to know someone as amazing as him. I already knew this, but there is one phrase that stuck out above the rest: "He never met a stranger". I always knew how kind, loving and funny he was--but I never thought about it in terms such as that. It was apparent to me just how truly amazing he was when I saw how many people showed up for his visitation and funeral. He truly made a difference in many, many lives.

~I finally saw that *gasp* Leo can survive a few days alone with the girls...although he did look exhausted when he picked me up from the airport--he claims it was from Netflix movies and XBox 360 games keeping him up late. Not quite sure about that....ha!

~I bought a CUTE pair of leggings from Kohl's while in Indiana--they are amazing. And I love them and cannot wait to buy more.

~I saw firsthand that I didn't need to snack 24/7--I managed to come back a couple of pounds lighter than when I left. Pretty sure that it will come back from eating all of this Easter candy that was waiting for me at home...

~I realized that I can do a lot of reading while I am away from home and my laptop. I finished one book and started another. Pretty sure I am going to be reading--or trying to make more time do so--a lot more now.

~I couldn't believe how rested I felt when waking up in the morning...pretty sure that was due to nobody crawling in my bed or crying for a bottle throughout the nite. I can't remember the last time I felt so amazing in the morning!

~I realized that there is nothing better than Square Donuts. If you've had them before you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. My favorite are the maple frosted with creme filling. Omg. Delish....


Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts during this hard and sad time in my life. I'm off to start through my massive amount of posts in my neglected Reader....wish me luck!