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    Fall! A List of Intentions

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    Believe it or not, I can tell that fall has descended upon Houston. Of course it still feels hot, but it’s not an oppressive, inferno kind of heat.

    The summer came and went, and I don’t really feel like I had a chance to “seize the season.” I was inspired by Amanda’s list, but I couldn’t seem to make time for own delicious list making.

    So now fall is here, and I want to set some intentions. How can I best take advantage of the fall for myself and for our little family?

    Let’s see:

    • Go to a pumpkin patch! Yes and yes! It would
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    Reducing Stress


    Gosh, even writing yesterday’s post about all my stress made me more stressed.

    The thing is, my life isn’t going to get any less stressful than it is now. Sure, some of my stresses are unique to my current situation. Balancing work and Henry is difficult and so is adjusting to my new identity and life post-baby.

    But starting a school from scratch is going to be even more difficult. In all honesty, it will be like giving birth to a second child. I’m choosing to bring that kind of stress into my life because I’m passionate about dedicating myself to a worthwhile endeavor. But if I don’t learn how

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    Home Organization

    So I’ve been wanting to clean and organize our house for a while. I’m the kind of person who feels happier and more comfortable in a clean and organized environment (I actually wish I weren’t so sensitive to my environment!). Lots of other things keep getting in the way (like my three-month-old, a lack of motivation, other more urgent deadlines, etc.).

    And then I got a request in the comments section of this post from WilderMiss to post a tour of my house. I’ve been wanting to do it for a while, so her request was a little kick in the pants.

    And then I got an e-mail from reader

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