It's In My Head...

...But not on paper. In the past days I've kept a continuous blog in my mind, intending to find that moment of the day when both boys are asleep and I still have enough energy and drive to take a moment for myself. And then I don't find it, that time. It's been a pretty tough week, I have to admit. All of us have been feeling ill with viruses for the boys and a migraine for me. When my husband returns on Sunday we may have quite a mellow reunion... tiredness with us and tiredness with him too after a hectic continent-crossing work trip. On the bright side, you never know - maybe we'll all be so happy about feeling well again and being together again that the reunion will be exceptionally energetic ;) After all, all is well. Little bugs, tired eyes, aching baby-carrying arms, slow brains, travel-worn clothes. But, moreover joy in being safe, generally healthy, and again together!

This week's Ins & Outs:


OUT


fever
migraines
work trips for husband
hot season - too hot
staying up too late - like now
mangos - going out of season, fridge is stocked (I'm a late starter)
spaghetti bolognaise - loved the stuff I made last weekend but eating it 4 days in a row (two batches)...
hearing about great catchings-up - not being present to share in it

IN

loving your neighbor - help with childcare, chocolate muffins, fried noodles, prayer over sick kids... 

Celebrity Apprentice, season 4 - entertaining, even educational, silly enough for these days this week

souvenirs from Africa - stories, tea, and children's books from a fascinating continent! 

surprise visits

lunch dates - even when I can't make them

sleep - going to sleep at 9:30 pm felt fantastic!! 

fresh lime juice - just gotta keep squeezing, worth the hand ache

K's blog - keeps getting better and better and there's new text every day!

Mt. Everest Indian home delivery - never fails... their curry's a mean one!

chatting with fun people - inspiring interaction from the comfort of your sickbed ;)