For some reason, when my husband’s out of town I get ultra productive late at night after I put the kids to bed. (Does anyone else do this!?) I go to bed way too late, and do the extra things I usually put off for the morning. I’m not sure if it’s avoidance, indulgence, or a mix of the two…but it takes me forever to get to sleep—mostly, I think, because the house feels quieter and emptier without him here.

Late last night, I:

✨ picked the articles I want to read for the week, including posts by Phylicia Masonheimer , Mandy Morris , Andrew Harker , Caitlin Bean and a few awesome other writers.

✨ cut up fruit and cheese for the kids

✨ prepped school work for the morning

✨ made muffins (ugly, but just two ingredients and taste good! A can of pumpkin puree and a box of spiced cake, mixed and put in the oven at 350 for 12-15 min.)

✨ completed my third day of journaling—something I never do. I’ve been trying to be more intentional about this, and honestly? I’m loving it! I printed out a note I made for Substack, and it occurred to me that writing on here is somewhat like sharing a diary. Kind of funny to realize that, but also really cool…I think it’s what is special about the writing community here. Reading your words and sharing my own requires vulnerability, but it’s worth it!

✨ finished day 54 of The Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Sometimes I physically read from my Bible, but on nights like last night—when I stay up way too late—I listen to him read the readings. It’s been such a blessing!

Husband comes home today so tonight, I can go back to putting off things until tomorrow! 😜