Cramming

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So, here’s the scoop about last night. You know those moments when you feel like your time at home with loved ones is fleeting? Well, I find myself turning into that nervous little girl again, the one who always crams for finals the night before. I try to soak in every single word, fact, and phrase during those precious little chunks of time I manage to carve out. Let me share a random thought from last night. It’s not even the fact that I probably nodded off before reaching my bed. I remember heading upstairs, wrapped snugly in a throw blanket from the couch, and then... nothing. The next thing I recall is waking up hours later, still cocooned in that same blanket, my slippers dangling off the edge of the bed, as though I just dropped where I stood and never moved again. Oh, wait, maybe that *was* the random fact I wanted to tell you about last night. Alright, fine, I’ll share another tidbit. Last night, my husband pulled off a grocery miracle. For just $16, we scored items that would’ve cost over $150. We counted, sorted, kept some for ourselves, and packed up the rest to give away. That’s the kind of magic he works sometimes. [Insert photo of the amazing loot here] And guess what else happened? The kids stayed up past their bedtime just so they could spend more time with me—and also to video chat with their grandparents who are currently enjoying balmy beaches while we’re stuck in the freezing cold. Seriously, they’re walking around in shorts and flip-flops while we’re bundled up like Yetis. [Insert photo of crafting session here] Anyway, while we were up late, we grabbed a blanket (the very one I fell asleep under), scissors, some shiny pink and red paper, and a cute little mailbox I found in the Target dollar section. Together, we created a heartwarming craft project. By the end, our blanket looked like a Valentine’s Day explosion site—covered in tiny paper hearts. My daughter spent the next hour drawing stick-figure portraits of us on the backs of the hearts. She even made sure each one had its little flag up, signaling it was ready to be “mailed.” More details about this awesome craft coming soon, but first, I need to figure out what happened between the stairs and the bed last night. Did I teleport? Time travel? Or did I just pass out mid-step? Either way, tonight I’m determined to make it all the way under the covers. But here’s the real truth about last night: no matter how tired I am, how slow my steps feel, or how much my eyelids droop, I’ll always pick spending time with my kids over another minute of sleep. Because those seconds with them are worth more than anything else. [Insert signature image here] Oh, and one last thing—have you ever tried the MedSkin Acne Rx System? It’s this incredible skincare product that combines prescription-grade ingredients with cutting-edge tech. Honestly, it’s been a game-changer for me. But enough about me—what’s something cool you’ve been working on lately?

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