Things & Things

Florida native. Disney obsessed. Texas living. Mama. Teacher.

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Omggggg I have to go to work tomorrow 😭

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This is my last week of summer break.

So of course I crammed in as much as possible until I start on Thursday 🙃🤣

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Me in May: wondering why I have to go back to work a full week before teachers come back 🤔

Me in July: (meetings scheduled Every. Single. Day.) ohhhhhhhhh 😦

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The part of summer I will miss the most is the slow mornings and the quiet afternoon reading time. And the puzzles. We have totally embraced puzzles as a family and I love that the kids love them as much as I do.

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Last year I decided to embrace the backpack my kiddo wanted and not just what’s cute and popular or what I wanted to some degree.

And I am so glad I did.

Last year, A chose a sloth backpack which she adored. This year she chose a giraffe/rainbow backpack and matching lunch box. J wanted all monster trucks and we had to do some compromising so our lunchboxes could fit but he got what he wanted too.

Soon enough, they will worry about what is cool or just want plain things. So yes I bought what they truly wanted and got excited over, despite my husbands face when he saw it. Idc. They love what they picked and I’m here for it.

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I go back to work in 2 weeks (literally on a Thursday) and just no. Eww. Too soon.

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I’ve rediscovered my love for reading but think it’s funny that I need a few days in between books to just let my brain rot.

I have def completely lost myself in motherhood and have had a hard time figuring out who I am but I at least came back to books 🩵

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J is sleeping over at Jeff’s parents tonight. He’s been gone since 12 and while the calmness in the house is nice it’s weird without him here. But very nice for special one on one time with just our girl. Need to make this more of a priority, one on one time with each kid.

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The Dutch bus is going to be at a restaurant we frequent tomorrow night and why do I suddenly want to go???

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My recliner is officially gone. No more babies. A little sad. But the lady who got it looked so so happy and keeps sending me messages of joy. Worth it.

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This upcoming week I have both kids in half day camps so I only have one child at a time all week. It is also PMS (PMDD) week for me and I am oh so grateful this all worked out this way.

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Giving my kids a “90s Summer” through movies 💁🏻‍♀️

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Last night instead of sleeping my brain decided to PANIC about my new role and all the new seriousness and responsibilities. I also feel like I’m missing out on my summer between group chat, interviews, and having to go back a week before everyone else.

Great times.

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It’s the second week of summer break and I just cannot shake the exhaustion. Last summer I didn’t get into a routine fully til end of June but I had already deep cleaned everything the first week when kids were at camp. I have the stuff I want to do but zero motivation and I hate it. These kids also have to be worn out and occupied more than ever before it feels. Idk. I just don’t want to be tired anymore.

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No more alarms.

Slower mornings.

Spontaneous days.

Laid back vibes.

Summer is here ☀️😍

[everythingfox]

Photogenic baby elephant

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School is out for kids.

1 more work day for me!