We're still sleeping!

Holy moly, the kids slept through the night again. My two year old woke up just minutes before her alarm clock - and stayed in bed until it went off with only minimal moaning and groaning - and my three year old slept right through the alarm until about 5:35 or 5:40. I felt like a million bucks today. I was positively giddy!

(By the way, I'm watching American Idol... and there is the craziest wacko ever on there - some insane Star Wars girl... I always feel so horrible for these people, yet I can't stop watching the auditions, season after season. Yikes.)

The last couple of days have been a little insane. Hubby's applying for a big competition at work, so I've been lending my writing skills to his application. Tomorrow night will be another write off since we have a meeting with our financial planner... and then it's Thursday. I swear, weeks go by way too fast.

On the bright side, the house is still relatively clean, and we're getting oodles done. With the kids sleeping better, yelling has been down to a minimum. The commute is better these days - and knowing it's about done helps, too. The last couple of days, I haven't exactly been doing so well about not surfing the web at work, but I expect that will change when I start my new job next week.

I just finally feel like I'm able to handle my life again, like all the pieces are finally falling into place. The new job means more money and more time with the family. The Sunday baby sitting means the house gets organized, cleaned, and in a few more weeks, renovated. We're well into winter, and the kids have barely been sick - the first time they've been this healthy since they were born. And I'm finally finding the time and energy to spend time with friends, listen to - and play - music... I feel like a huge weight has lifted from my shoulders.

While things are good, I want to give some thought about what I can improve. I need to get back to "more outdoor time," but I'm taking other suggestions.